I mentioned a while ago that I’ve started teaching quilting classes, and I had the fantastic experience of teaching one at my local quilt shop, Janie Lou, this last weekend. The class was on improvisational appliqué, and students worked on … Continue reading
I’ve been trying to stay active here on the blog this summer, but I have to admit that it’s been a drag not being able to show you what I’ve been working on. So imagine how excited I was to … Continue reading
Last fall I entered my first quilt in the Blogger’s Quilt Festival, hosted by Amy Ellis of Amy’s Creative Side, and the experience was wonderful. I love how the modern crafting movement has used the internet to create a warm … Continue reading
Many thanks to everyone who commented on my new Punctual quilt and pillow pattern! As I mentioned, my family has spent the last week on vacation in southern California. With our return to normal routines today comes the announcement of … Continue reading
Today, I’m pleased to announce the release of my third quilting pattern, Punctual. As you may have guessed from my last Moda Bake Shop tutorial, I am fascinated by type design. Punctual features a quilt with a giant patchwork ampersand–one … Continue reading
I started the bee quilt when my sons got twin-sized bunk-beds. (Obviously this new need for twin sized blankets had to be met in the most time-consuming-possible way!) So Julian’s quilt, Apiary, was always destined to be one of a … Continue reading
As I was working this post, it became clear that my usual format wouldn’t do justice to the amazing works that were exhibited at Quilt Con. Furthermore, as they say, you can take the girl out of the Academy, but … Continue reading
Well, I’ve missed the last two Weekend Inspiration posts. The first was because I was in Austin at the inaugural Quilt Con, which was an absolute blast. The second was because I brought home so many inspiring pictures, it was … Continue reading
I am so excited to announce the release of my first two quilting patterns! First, though, I want to express my deep thanks to everyone who helped with getting these published-to my pattern testers, proof readers, and everyone who shared … Continue reading
Today, I am thrilled to be sharing my first tutorial over at the Moda Bakeshop! Because of Moda’s generosity, I was lucky to be able to use some of Kate Spain‘s just-released line, Honey Honey, to make this charm-pack friendly … Continue reading
