Big stitch hand quilting is a technique used by many quilters. However, I recently used this technique in an embroidery project! A few weeks ago, I decided to make an embroidered panel for the 25 Million Stitches project and in this post, I’ve detailed the technique that I used. I decided to make my panel [ …Continue Reading ]
First, my MidCentury Modern Curves Black & White #1 was published in Curated Quilts! Here’s a photo of the quilt. Link to buy the current issue. This quilt is in my series–and it’s one of my most popular workshops. Here is an early version in ombre colors. I hope that you can join me [ …Continue Reading ]
One of my 2020 goals is to create more video tutorials showing my process for creating quilts. So, I created a video tutorial while I was making a new version of my Fractured Triangle pattern in a very different colorway from my original version. I had testers who made wonderful variations when I published the [ …Continue Reading ]
In 2019, I had a great team of testers work on my Fractured Triangles Pattern. I felt so honored that they chose to work with me. Their feedback helped me improve several parts of the pattern. Some (but not all) pattern designers offer the opportunity to test their upcoming patterns. We value the feedback [ …Continue Reading ]
I’m proud to announce that my Fractured Triangles Quilt Pattern is up for sale in my Etsy shop. I love this pattern because a complex result can be achieved with a planned improvisation technique. It’s all about the fabric choices–and there’s lots of guidance in the pattern. And be sure to scroll down to see [ …Continue Reading ]
I am thrilled to announce that I am an Aurifil Color Builder 2020 Designer ! The Colors of Italy will be the 2020 theme. We designers will be creating a series of blocks for a worldwide Sew A Long. The free (yes free) blocks and patterns will be available monthly on Pat Sloan’s’s blog. Pat [ …Continue Reading ]
Here’s a peek into my process for making this commission quilt. As many of you know, I spent many years as an artquilter before I moved into the world of modern quilt designing and teaching. I still make a few artquilts every year–usually as a commission like this one or in response to an invitation [ …Continue Reading ]
I have published Rail Fence Improv as a stand alone pattern available in my Etsy shop along with my other patterns. (If you own my book, Madly Modern Quilts, be sure to scroll down!) The pattern has four layouts for sizes ranging from small crib to king size. I also included additional colorways. This pattern [ …Continue Reading ]
I’m very happy to announce that I will be teaching modern quilt classes and giving an evening lecture/trunk show at the 2020 Mountain QuiltFest in Pigeon Forge TN from March 3-7, 2020. Registration is now OPEN! CLICK HERE TO REGISTER. Click Here for the complete Class Schedule. Click Here for general information on QuiltFest. [ …Continue Reading ]
I am thrilled to announce my first AfroModern Quilts Masterclass will be hosted by Cultured Expressions, a fabulous shop and studio run by Lisa Shepard Stewart. Here are the details: DATE: May 29, 30 and 31, 2020 MasterClass Location: Gateway Family YMCA in Rahway NJ Registration Fee: $495 per person includes personalized instruction by me; [ …Continue Reading ]
