I've partnered with Electric Quilt to share about how I use EQ8 in my quilt design, and since designing with negative space is sort of my thing, I thought I'd share a tutorial on a few different ways to get your designs with negative space into EQ8. … [Read more...] about EQ8 Tutorial: Three Ways To Negative Space
Circular Reasoning quilt
I realized I hadn't posted about Circular Reasoning, one of the three quilts I'll have hanging at QuiltCon this year. I actually started this quilt several years ago, but only finally finished it this summer. This is the first time I have a quilt in … [Read more...] about Circular Reasoning quilt
EQ Block Spotlight
I'm delighted to have partnered with Electric Quilt to share a little more about how I use EQ8 software to design my quilts! EQ has a monthly block spotlight in which users are challenged to design a quilt using that block. This month's block is … [Read more...] about EQ Block Spotlight
Ocean Ponies mini quilt pattern
I'm excited to release a new paper pieced mini quilt pattern, Ocean Ponies! This time, I'm drawing on my roots as a marine scientist and featuring seahorses. I used mine and my husband's favorite colors for the two seahorses—I think a mini like this … [Read more...] about Ocean Ponies mini quilt pattern
Canoe Sparkler Quilt Pattern
I have a new pattern out in this month's issue of American Quilter, and this one is another design that you might have seen in my book, although it was a little bigger and the design was shown in a different color scheme. AQS thought it might make a … [Read more...] about Canoe Sparkler Quilt Pattern
Meeting of the Geese new colorways
These kits are no longer available through Craftsy, but you can find the pattern in the FPQ pattern shop! One of the quilts featured on my segment in Patchwork Nation is Meeting of the Geese. My original design for this quilt was grays with a pop … [Read more...] about Meeting of the Geese new colorways
Fiery Sunset Pattern in 2020 Quilter’s Planner
I had a pattern in last year's Quilter's Planner, and I'm delighted to have another one in this year's. Meet Fiery Sunset! This quilt is based on a traditional block called "King's Chain," which is of course related to the beloved Irish Chain … [Read more...] about Fiery Sunset Pattern in 2020 Quilter’s Planner
Facing technique for quilts
Just popping in to share a video of how I add a facing to my quilts. If you're not familiar with this method of finishing your quilts, it's a fabulous way to get a borderless finish on quilts. It's particularly good for quilts that have design … [Read more...] about Facing technique for quilts
Dinosaurs Are For Girls
I've been holding off for the right moment to share this quilt, and since it's featured in this month's issue of Curated Quilts (which has a theme of "Well Said", featuring quilts that include words or have a message), now seems like a good … [Read more...] about Dinosaurs Are For Girls
QuiltCon 2020 Lectures & Workshops
Registration for QuiltCon 2020 in Austin, Texas, starts next week, and if you're planning to attend, I hope you'll think about signing up for one of the lectures or workshops I'll be teaching there! I'm absolutely thrilled to have been asked back, … [Read more...] about QuiltCon 2020 Lectures & Workshops
