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Making a Right Round Medallion: A Sort of Tutorial

29 Aug

I promised that I would share the measurements for making my Right Round Medallion, so here they are!  These are very basic instructions.  If you don't know how to make a particular block (HST, Economy Block and Drunkard's Path), you will need to look up a tutorial.  Let me know if something is ... View Post

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quilting, turtorials, Uncategorized

The Farmer’s Wife 1930’s Quilt-Along

28 Aug

Have you heard about the biggest quilt-along of the year?  Angie at Gnome Angel is hosting a year-long quilt-along (say that ten times fast!) to make the epic quilt in Laurie Aaron Hird's new book, The Farmer’s Wife 1930s Sampler Quilt: Inspiring Letters from Farm Women of the Great Depression and ... View Post

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Quilt-along, quilting

Diamond Superstar

18 Aug

Last week, I finished the 18" version of my newest paper-pieced block.  I also chose a name: Diamond Superstar! I've been busy perfecting the templates for both the 14" and 18" block and I'm hoping to release both in PDF pattern form very soon. My daughter immediately claimed the block as her ... View Post

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Patterns, quilting, Sewing

Spring Bouquet PDF Pattern

7 Aug

I am happy to announce that I FINALLY have finished the Spring Bouquet Sampler Quilt Pattern! This one was a doozy to write and I am really excited to share it.  The pattern gives step-by step instructions and templates for making ten different blocks of increasing difficulty.  I have broken the ... View Post

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Patterns, quilting

Starry Night Quilt

28 Apr

I was recently asked to design a quilt for Jennifer Sampou's upcoming Shimmer II fabric line.  I loved her original Shimmer fabrics, and the new colors are even more beautiful. The metallic print fabrics have a wonderful balance between traditional and modern tastes, so I wanted to design a more ... View Post

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Finished Quilts, Patterns, quilting

The Modern Medallion Workbook

15 Apr

Finally, after a year and a half of planning and waiting, I am pleased to announce that I have a book coming out! The book is called The Modern Medallion Workbook and my co-author is the lovely and talented Beth from Plum and June.  We are joined by nine talented contributors whose quilts are ... View Post

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Patterns, products, quilting, The Modern Medallion Workbook

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