My sister Miriam is visiting me from Brazil! We are enjoying this precious (and short) time together so I have been working (and blogging) part-time only. She was last in the US 6 years ago - crazy, huh? All of you who live close to your siblings are so lucky! We spent a few days in Las Vegas, Nevada, and went to see Cher. What a fantastic show! Back in Utah, we have settled into a routine - working in the morning, going out in the afternoon. It is wonderful having her company and … [Read more...] about Cotton, Wool, and Giving Thanks
The Splendid Sampler 2
Oooh! I am so excited about the release of the book The Splendid Sampler 2 by Pat Sloan and Jane Davidson, published by Martingale! The first book had such terrific blocks and inspired many quilters to join in and sew along (view their beautiful quilts here). Wait until you see book 2! All photographs by Brent Kane for Martingale. Used with permission. For The Splendid Sampler 2, Pat and Jane asked 80 designers to contribute blocks which answered the question: "I'm living … [Read more...] about The Splendid Sampler 2
Victorian Fans quilt pattern
Hi, everyone! 'Victorian Fans' is my newest pattern. The quilt measures 54-1/4" x 65-1/2" and the blocks finish at 8". The fans are paper pieced and the pattern includes the step-by-step tutorial I published here. I had had the idea for the 'Victorian Fans' pattern for quite a while but had not designed it as I was waiting for the right fabric collection for it. Ta-Da! In this sample, I used the newest fabric collection by Maywood Studio called Burgundy Blush. I am a romantic at heart and these … [Read more...] about Victorian Fans quilt pattern
Born To Be Free
Free pattern alert! I designed Born to be Free for Hoffman Fabrics beautiful Wide Open Spaces panel. The quilt design brings to mind everything related to horses: leather saddles, checkered shirts, riding on grassy fields... a perfect quilt for horse lovers or for anyone who wants to bring a bit of the 'wild' to their home decor. Here is a different version of Born to be Free, this time featuring the Imagine This panel. I love the purples on the artwork! Hoffman Fabrics digital prints … [Read more...] about Born To Be Free
Curved Paper Piecing Tutorial with step-by-step photos
[Updated on February 3, 2020.] Many of you loved my quilt pattern "Victorian Fans". I made this curved paper piecing tutorial with step-by-step photos to show you how to put together those beautiful blocks. You can feature your favorite prints on the bottom of the fans, then use a contrasting, darker fabric for the tips. I love paper piecing or, how it is also know, foundation paper piecing. The repetition of the same steps is soothing instead of boring. The results are precise, … [Read more...] about Curved Paper Piecing Tutorial with step-by-step photos
Songbird – Free quilt pattern
Free pattern alert! This is Songbird, the quilt I designed for the Daybreak fabric collection by Dear Stella Fabrics. It measures 67-1/2" x 79-1/2" and the blocks finish at 12". Songbird celebrates spring and, of course, would be a fantastic quilt for the sunroom, a girl's room, or your own! This one-block quilt has a vintage look because of the gorgeous fabrics I chose. Check them out: The block shows off the prints very well and the border birdie fabric ties it all … [Read more...] about Songbird – Free quilt pattern