Photograph by Charley Lynch for American Quilter Magazine. Used with permission. This morning I have my office window open as the temperature is a cool 59F, a hint of what it will be like come Autumn (never mind that later today the temperature will climb to the 90sF!). The cool air inspired me to share with you my quilt, Autumn Leaves, which has been published in the September 2018 issue of the American Quilter magazine. Autumn Leaves measures 79.5" x 97" and the blocks finish at … [Read more...] about Autumn Leaves Quilt
Quilt with Geraniums
Free pattern alert! I call it Sweethearts, the quilt pattern I designed for the beautiful Maywood Studio's Chloe fabric collection. This pattern is being offered as a free download from Maywood Studio's site. I grew up surrounded by Geraniums as my mom loved them, and was so happy with the opportunity to design a quilt featuring fabrics that show them in all their glory. The quilt measures 70" x 80" and the blocks finish at 12". At this size, the blocks provide … [Read more...] about Quilt with Geraniums
Fall Beauty Quilt
Today I am celebrating Fall and the fact that my quilt, Fall Beauty, made it to the cover of the October 2018 American Patchwork & Quilting magazine! What an honor! Photographs by Adam Albright for American Patchwork & Quilting. Used with permission. Fall Beauty is colorful, whimsical, full of texture and... it is big! It measures 87-3/4" x 104" and the blocks finish at 16-1/4". Melissa Kelly from Sew Shabby Quilting added the crop circles quilting motif which went so well with … [Read more...] about Fall Beauty Quilt
Christmas Treetop quilt
Photograph by Shane Pequignot for Quilter's World. Used with permission. I am back from Brazil and slowly getting into the swing of my work. It was wonderful being with my family for two weeks: there were a lot of get-togethers, I ate amazing food, laughed, and relaxed. A few of my quilts were published while I was away and here is the first one I would like to share with you: Treetop. It measures 61" x 73" and the blocks finished at 12". This easy pattern showcases festive fabrics from the … [Read more...] about Christmas Treetop quilt
Floral Tiles quilt
Photographs by Rebekah Moloy. Used with permission from Quilts and More™ magazine. ©2018 Meredith Corporation. All rights reserved. This is my quilt, Floral Tiles, which was just published in Quilts and More magazine. At 47-1/4" square, it is perfect as a baby quilt or a table topper. The 9" blocks can also be used in pillows as in the project option shown below: I worked with the beautiful fabrics from the Roses & Arrows collection by Hope Yoder for Blank Quilting. Check … [Read more...] about Floral Tiles quilt
Pure and Simple Things
Photograph by Brent Kane and Adam Albright for Martingale. Used with permission. I woke up and immediately found myself in a contemplative state, pondering my numerous blessings, sending prayers to friends who are going through an arduous journey of sickness, and getting energized for my day. In the end, I realized as the beautiful artwork above depicts, that life is really good. And so, I give thanks for the many freedoms I enjoy, to the opportunity to learn new things (I am a learning … [Read more...] about Pure and Simple Things