With 6 weeks to go until the next election here in the US, I thought I'd put together something fun for you. Here's VOTE, a free mini quilt pattern that I made using a few blocks from my larger ...
Tips + Techniques
My Alphabet Pattern
My Alphabet Pattern is here! It's been a long time in the works, so I'm really glad to have it available for you now.The Alphabet PatternThis pattern is an original, foundation paper-pieced alphabet ...
2024 Printable Calendar
It's here--my 2024 Printable Calendar! I love using a calendar like this to track projects, see a month at a glance and to celebrate good stuff each month.The idea is pretty simple. Download the file ...
Split Pouch Sew Along: Week 4
Split Pouch Sew Along: Week 4We are moving right along in the Split Pouch Sew Along. It's week 4, and I made two more pouches. I also thought it'd be fun to share a patchwork project that I pulled out ...
Pine + Bow Quilt Along Post #4: Bow Tips + Tricks
Pine + Bow Quilt Along Post #4: Bow Tips + TricksIt's Post #4 and let's talk about Bow! This week I'm sharing my progress as well as tips and tricks for Bow. Plus, I'm answering 3 more questions from ...
Pine + Bow Quilt Along Post #3: Pine Tips + Tricks
It's Post #3 in the Pine + Bow Quilt Along, and I'm excited to share more about my Pine project, give you some tips and tricks and show you my sewing space! Here's a look.Making your sewing space ...
Pine + Bow Quilt Along Post #2: Meet Bow + Fabric Pull
Pine + Bow Quilt Along Post #2: Meet Bow + Fabric PullWe're in week #2 of the Quilt Along! This week, let's take a look at Bow.The Bow quiltBow is my homage to a rainbow, and it's such a fun project ...
Pine + Bow Quilt Along Post #1: Meet Pine + Fabric Pull
Pine + Bow Quilt Along Post #1: Meet Pine + Fabric PullLet's look at Pine!I'm thrilled to kick off this Quilt Along with this first post about Pine. Since we're featuring two patterns (Pine and Bow), ...
2023 Printable Calendar
It's here--my 2023 Printable Calendar. I like using this calendar throughout the year, and so I'm delighted to share a copy of it with you too.Prepping the CalendarPrint on colorful paper, heavy card ...
New Thread Set With Aurifil!
I have a new thread set with Aurifil! This one is made up of my appliqué favorites.It's a 10-spool set (300 yards each) of my favorite and most essential colors that comes in a sturdy cardboard box ...
Slow Stitching retreat in Maine
Last month I taught at the A Gathering of Stitches Slow Stitching retreat in Maine. In my workshops we explored machine piecing techniques with my Long Leaf, Frond and Slash patterns. It's always such ...
Mini Eads Quilt in Languid
Making a Mini Eads Quilt in Languid was a no brainer, because sometimes you just need a fun, colorful palette cleanser to get your creative juices flowing.Mini EadsMini Eads is the smaller version of ...
Basting my Blue Slash Quilt
Before leaving to teach in Maine recently, I basted my Blue Slash quilt. I finished the top much earlier this year, and so the basting was overdue! A Gathering of Stitches hosts these beautiful ...
Olive Quilt Pattern Update
My Olive pattern was one of my very first patterns launched back in 2011. I've loved it so much and have been wanting to give it an update. Here's a look at my Olive Quilt Pattern Update.Olive ...
Frond Quilt Pattern
My Frond Quilt Pattern is here!When developing my Long Leaf acrylic templates, I knew I wanted more patterns to use along with them. The shapes have been so enticing to me, and it's been fun to ...
Bow Acrylic Template Set
New to the shop! I've put together a special Bow Acrylic Template Set.Acrylic template sets can be useful.Acrylic templates are not necessary for my patterns (they all include a printed version in the ...
2022 Printable Calendar
Hi! It's that time of year when I'm looking ahead to the next and have a new, free download for you. Here's my 2022 Printable Calendar.I like keeping this calendar kind of simple, and I've added a few ...
Long Leaf Technique Tips
I had my first in-person event last week since the start of COVID. While it presented new considerations (like teaching masked), it was really fun sewing with folks again, and I was eager to see one ...
Long Leaf Quilt in Kept
My Long Leaf Quilt in Kept is another version of the project, but this time made using templates.The PlanMy first Long Leaf was pieced using foundation paper piecing (FPP), and with this one I knew I ...
Long Leaf Quilt in Kona Cotton (FPP)
Here's a closer look at my Long Leaf Quilt in Kona Cotton.There shouldn't be any question that I love a good tree quilt. Whether it's the literal idea of a tree like Grove, Olive and Pine or a more ...