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
Clementine Quilt Along – Month 6
Photograph by Fat Quarter Shop. Used with permission. Welcome to month 6 - and the last month - of the Clementine Quilt Along hosted by Fat Quarter Shop. This quilt along has gone by so fast! "Strawberry Star" is the name of this month's block. This is the 20" block and I also made the 12" block (with a tiny mistake: the red blocks are turned so the block does not look the same as the larger one. Oh, well - no one will notice). The blocks were easy to assemble, but you can also check … [Read more...] about Clementine Quilt Along – Month 6
Christmas in June
Free patterns alert! It is never too early to start preparing for Christmas, right? So, here are two Christmas quilt patterns for you, courtesy of Hoffman Fabrics and featuring their gorgeous fabric collection Poinsettia Song. Above is Bows and Bells, a fun pattern featuring wreaths adorned with bells and bows for a whimsical design. The quilt Bows and Bells measures 70" x 82" and the blocks finish at 12" x 15". Look at some of the fabrics I used: I love this collection … [Read more...] about Christmas in June
Black and White quilt
Happy Wednesday! A perfect day for you to receive a free pattern, wouldn't you say so? "Shades in Between" is the quilt I designed for Michael Miller Fabrics beautiful Black & White fabric collection, with fantastic prints and textures. The PDF instructions are easy to follow, so download the pattern and go get the fabrics which are already in stores. The line's array of shades was just begging to be used in a simple but dramatic design. Check out some (there are over 30!) of … [Read more...] about Black and White quilt