[Edited to include more information on Marci's book.] I just realized I finished this quilt in the beginning of January but never shared it with you. So I give you First Steps. I based this wall hanging on Marci Baker’s Hollow Cube, Too design (more information here). The design was suggested to me by someone else after I worked on many variations using the hollow cubes. It was not easy to make, to be sure, yet the resulting quilt looks great. The cubes are much larger than in her pattern, so I … [Read more...] about Cubes and Lines
modern quilts
It Takes a Village Quilt
{Update: PDF downloadable Pattern now available from Etsy on Quilterly, my store!] Happy New Year! This is my first finish of 2017: "It Takes a Village" (gave up telling my son how to hold the quilt!). It measures 40" x 52" and the blocks finished at 6". I used leftovers from my Box Garden quilt (red and white strips), Moda Bella Solids in light gray and white, and scraps in yellow. The name for this (UFO) quilt came to me once I assembled the top, as the Mother's Dream block reminded me of … [Read more...] about It Takes a Village Quilt
Neutral quilt
This is Headed North, my new pattern available at Quilterly on Etsy. I love the fabrics featured on this photo: the collection is Dear Stella Adventure Awaits by Timeless Treasures. However, look at this color variation: These four blocks were so easy to make! Each block took me under 10 minutes to complete! I think a colorful version of this pattern looks just as cool, and I am thinking scrappy, too. Just make sure that you have good contrast between those two fabrics - on the photo above: … [Read more...] about Neutral quilt
Foundation Pieced Quilt
This Foundation Pieced Quilt called Flower Market includes a video tutorial showing you how to paper piece the flowers on the border! [Edited on July 2025] This is my quilt, Flower Market. The flowers around the outer border were paper-pieced, and those in the center were created using a circular ruler I had purchased. This is actually how this quilt started, as I wanted to try out the ruler. The design evolved from there. There is something about this design that … [Read more...] about Foundation Pieced Quilt
Sew a Modern Home
You must have noticed that I like to review quilting books. To be featured on my blog a book must generally contain projects that are intriguing due to their design (interesting play between block and color, intricate [or very simple!] composition, etc), which might present a different take on a traditional block or quilt design, or which demonstrate new techniques or trends. I've just found a great quilt book with amazing contemporary quilt designs for every room of your home. True to the … [Read more...] about Sew a Modern Home