There are a lot of quilt options when considering your next pattern to make! I know making a decision can be a challenge and wanted to share a few favorites from my pattern collection, and why. #1 Dayhike Dayhike is a Layer Cake quilt that sews up quickly. Some simple cuts that add interest [...]
I love designing quilts in EQ8! My very first book, in 2011 was designed on graph paper. I learned a lot about quilt math and puzzled together those patterns. I have loved quilt math ever since but was so thankful to learn EQ7 at the time. And now design in EQ8. Having the opportunity to [...]
Making the most of the fabric already on hand is the quilters' way! Scrap quilts are a great way to use what you have. It seems like many of you have pledged to use more fabric and shop less for fabric. With this in mind, I want to encourage you with patterns that are especially [...]
Being creative is a skill that we cultivate as we use our creativity on a daily basis, the ebb and flow of the creative muse will always be a factor as we create. Some days are harder than others, and I have listed six different ways to reignite my creativity and find inspiration when I need [...]
There's a few new products in my shop, that I want to be sure you know about! I recently received my advance copy of Modern Heritage Quilts, and it's so beautiful! I'm excited to share this new labor of love with all of you and will have more information about it as the release date [...]
It's my stop on the festival tour! If you haven't stopped by Megan's yet, be sure to get all the details, including prizes, here. There's a line up of great bloggers sharing loads of inspiration over the next two weeks, follow along to jump start your next project! I shared my new pillow, a little [...]
I was pleasantly surprised to receive an email from Kimberly at the Fat Quarter Shop over the summer, asking me to participate in their Blogger's Choice Bundle program. Thanks Kimberly! In August, January felt so far away, I thought I would have plenty of time to develop a pattern for my bundle...nope! Never happened, but it will, [...]
If - 1 - You tend to stalk your favorite stores for new fabric groups. 2 - You always have fabric sitting in a shopping cart, (or two!). 3 - You purchase fabric, before making plans to use it. 4 - You squeal with delight over a stuffed mailer in your mailbox. Sound familiar? My stash is [...]
I've had this little collection of Wonderland for a couple of years now. I've had an idea for a while now, but yesterday in the shower it all clicked, and now I KNOW exactly what I want to do. Be on the lookout for progress here in the next few weeks - I'm excited to [...]
As I was working on a project last week, I forced my self to stop and take a picture. I love the lines and the movement in these pieces. Amy
Piles of them! And I have no definite plans yet, just the simple love of hand sewing. Originally I purchased 1 1/4" templates, based on my quick twitter research, but as I started cutting scraps, I cut 2" instead of 3" squares...so! I decided to buy the 3/4" templates as well. I had cut a [...]
A few things have come through my email, and I wanted to share! Last winter a group of quilters raised and donated over $5000 to World Vision. We are gathering once again to raise funds for Japan via Mercy Corps - check out Modern Relief for details and grab a button for your blog! Accuquilt [...]
