January 12, 2017
How To: Calculating and Sewing on Quilt Binding
Quilt binding is like putting your beautiful quilt in a frame. Sometimes it matches, sometimes it contrasts, but it should always be done well. Its what the user will often handle and see, the edges.
I have a video up on my YouTube channel showing my favorite method for creating and sewing on quilt binding. If you struggle with this step, don’t worry, so did I.READ MORE
October 29, 2016
The Outback Value -A Free Quilt Pattern For You
Some of you may be looking at the Outback Value Quilt at Quilt Market in Houston right now. If you are, will you hug it for me? I love this quilt so much, due in no small part to the amazing fabrics that it is made with. It is made with Outback Wife, a beautiful new line of fabrics created by Cathi of Gertrude Made for Ella Blue Fabrics.
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October 5, 2016
Day of The Dead Quilt #myquiltcouldlivehere
I’ve never been much into Halloween. But a few years ago, I found this skeleton toile by Alexander Henry, I immediately wanted to make a Halloween/Day of The Dead-themed quilt.READ MORE
August 29, 2016
The Complete Quilt Design Planner is here!
I have been hinting at this new pattern on Instagram and Facebook for several weeks, and am so happy to announce its official release today. The Complete Quilt Design Planner booklet is something I’ve been working on for a long time, and thinking about for longer. You want an to design a quilt the easy way, this is it!READ MORE
May 16, 2016
Pink Log Cabin Pillow #myquiltcouldlivehere
A new pink log cabin pillow is also newly added to the shop! All of these log cabin pillow covers are pieced completely randomly, using scraps of all of my favorite fabrics. I store my fabric scraps in my studio, by color, in plastic bins. When I am playing around with new ideas, these scrap bins are the usually where I start, pulling, cutting, and piecing improvisationally. Its my favorite way to play around with color and shape in quilting.
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