It is time to meet my Dote Quilt Pattern! I'd describe Dote and colorful and cheerful. Dote is a simple idea that you can do so much with. It's a project where your fabrics can shine in this ...
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Bartow Quilt in Memento
I can't believe that Memento--my newest fabric collection--is almost here! It was fun putting together a new Bartow Quilt in Memento. Bartow Quilt in Memento Bartow is a free pattern that ...
New Pattern Elate!
It's time to meet my new pattern Elate! Elate is the type of project where your fabric can shine. It makes simple squares exciting (and efficient!) by way of strip piecing. There's ...
Me Made May 2025
It's May 1, which means it's Me Made May 2025. I love Me Made May. It's always the perfect time to reflect on my handmade wardrobe. I love wearing things that I've made--nothing makes me feel more ...
VOTE – a free mini quilt pattern
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 ...
Alphabet and Shirts Week 6
It's week 6 and the last week of the Alphabet and Shirts Quilt Along. Can you believe it? Alphabet Update I made and attached the label to my niece's quilt! Labels don't have to take too ...
Alphabet and Shirts Quilt Along Week 5
We've made it to Week 5 in the Alphabet and Shirts Quilt along. This week we're talking about quilting and finishing our projects. Week 5 Video Twin Alphabet Quilt is Quilted! I ...
Alphabet and Shirts Week 4
It's Alphabet and Shirts Week 4! Can you believe it? Week 4 Video In this week's video, I share some of my general thoughts on the Quilt Along experience so far, my finished Alphabet quilt top, ...
Alphabet Split Pouch
How about an Alphabet Split Pouch mix? Yes! I had this leftover "N" block from filming in the Alphabet Workshop, and I decided to add it to a Split Pouch. To add in the letter, I sewed fabrics ...
Alphabet Quilt Along Progress
Alphabet progress Here's a look at my progress for the week. I got my Sunshine letters sewn together. I added extra fabric for spaces and decided not to add any fabric between the ...
Fabric Choices and Gaining Focus
It's week 2 in the Alphabet and Shirts Quilt Along. This week, let's settle into our fabric choices and really get going on our projects. Here's a look at some of what I've pulled over the last ...
Goal Setting and Getting Started
Week 1 Goal Setting and Getting Started It's Week 1 for the Alphabet and Shirts Quilt Along, and this week I am goal setting and getting started. Watch the Week 1 video In this ...
Alphabet and Shirts Quilt Along Schedule
Are you ready for a Quilt Along? I am, and this time I thought it'd be fun to focus on two of my patterns. Here's a look at what I'm thinking and the Alphabet and Shirts Quilt Along ...
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 Pattern This pattern is an original, foundation paper-pieced ...
My Scrappy Blue Slash Quilt is Finished!
This has been a WIP for longer than I'd like to admit, but my scrappy blue Slash quilt (using my Slash pattern) is finally finished! Over the last couple of months I made an effort to finish up ...
Split Pouch Sew Along: Week 5
Split Pouch Sew Along Week 5 It's week 5, and I can't believe we are already to the end of the Split Pouch Sew Along. I'm glad that I now have a big batch of pouches to hand out to some of the ...
Split Pouch Sew Along: Week 3
Split Pouch Sew Along: Week 3 It's week 3, and I'm all about embracing some new materials. I made three Split Pouches this week in vinyl and waxed canvas. Let's take a look. Spirited group of ...
Split Pouch Sew Along: Week 2
Split Pouch Sew Along: Week 2 We're in week 2 of the Split Pouch Sew Along. I'm excited to share with you what I've made this week. Week 2 Video Here's a look at what I thought about and ...
Split Pouch Sew Along
Are you ready for a Sew Along? I am. The Split Pouch Sew Along is here, and I'm hoping you'll join me. With the holidays quickly approaching, I thought this could be *perfect* timing to get a ...
Stripey Split Pouches
I made some stripey Split Pouches, and I thought I'd share them with you. These pouches are kind of addictive. They come together fairly quickly and don't use heaps and heaps of fabric, so when I ...