In Part 1 of this series, we covered adding blocks to your quilt and resizing paper piecing patterns and other blocks made up of templates. In Part 2, we're going to talk about what to do when you can't just add more blocks to a quilt design because … [Read more...] about Resizing Quilt Patterns Part 2
Resizing Quilt Patterns Part 1
A question I get frequently is whether or not one of my quilt patterns can be resized. So, I thought I'd put together a little guide on how you can do that! There are three ways to resize a quilt pattern: Adding blocksResizing blocks (e.g. paper … [Read more...] about Resizing Quilt Patterns Part 1
USA Block Tour: Maryland Quilt Block
Welcome to my stop on the Around the US Block Tour, where a new state or territory is featured every week! If you have not been following this tour, you have some catching up to do. If you haven't stopped by before, welcome! I'm Sylvia and I … [Read more...] about USA Block Tour: Maryland Quilt Block
Helix: a DNA paper piecing pattern!
I am, of course, fond of all of my quilts and quilt patterns, but you guys, I am really especially pleased with this one. Introducing Helix, a paper piecing pattern for wallhangings in two sizes featuring DNA, the fundamental molecule of life on … [Read more...] about Helix: a DNA paper piecing pattern!
Mod Arrows quilt pattern
The Mod Arrows quilt pattern is now available! This is a fun and easy modern quilt pattern, and the best part is that the arrows are precut-friendly so you can dive into your stash or use a fat quarter bundle. I never get tired of bright … [Read more...] about Mod Arrows quilt pattern
Atomic Affair science quilt pattern
Please welcome my latest science-themed quilt pattern, Atomic Affair! After designing science quilts to celebrate chemistry, biology, and medicine, I felt like physics was being left out. Enter this quilt featuring the universally recognized symbol … [Read more...] about Atomic Affair science quilt pattern
Petrichor — New Rainbow Quilt Pattern
If you follow me over on Instagram, I shared this quilt design a couple of weeks ago as part of the IG hop celebrating Sassafras Lane's new fabric collection "Favorite Things" for Windham Fabrics, where it got an enthusiastic reception. I'm excited … [Read more...] about Petrichor — New Rainbow Quilt Pattern
Mountain Rainbows quilt – the purple version
The Mountain Rainbows pattern is available in the Flying Parrot Quilts shop! I've made a couple of versions of my Mountain Rainbows quilt with neutral backgrounds and rainbow Dresden Plates. I wanted to see what other color schemes besides … [Read more...] about Mountain Rainbows quilt – the purple version
Mountain Rainbows pattern
This pattern is one that I'm periodically asked for, so I'm happy to be releasing it today! The original version was pictured in my book, which contains a number of quilts/quilt designs that aren't included as patterns in the quilt. This version is … [Read more...] about Mountain Rainbows pattern
Halloween Hoppers Blog Tour
Welcome to the final stop on the Halloween Hoppers blog tour! If you've not dropped by before, this is the home of the Epic Halloween Quilt-Along, above, but before we get to that, I want to share a simpler pattern. For those of you who don't know … [Read more...] about Halloween Hoppers Blog Tour
