I almost forgot to tell you about a pattern I've got out in the current (and final--so sad!) issue of Modern Patchwork! This quilt is called "Minimalist Churn Dash" and is a play with an oversize churn dash block. I've also got some tips on choosing … [Read more...] about Minimalist Churn Dash quilt
Finished Quilts
“Idiom” Challenge
It's been quiet around here, but I've been working on both some new patterns (more on those soon!) and some just-for-fun personal projects. In the latter category, both of the local quilt groups I'm involved with put out periodic challenges to make a … [Read more...] about “Idiom” Challenge
Zigzag Fade quilt
This pattern is now available in the Flying Parrot Quilts pattern shop. Just popping in to show you Zigzag Fade, a new pattern in Issue #22 (February 2018) of Modern Quilts Unlimited! This is one of the larger quilts I've made to date, at 68" x … [Read more...] about Zigzag Fade quilt
Gnome Forest quilt
I managed to finish a some-time UFO before the holidays: Gnome Forest. The blocks in this quilt were improv pieced by my Stash Bee hive in 2015. I tried to arrange everyone's blocks in a light-to-dark gradient from top to bottom, depending on the … [Read more...] about Gnome Forest quilt
Primarily Geese pattern
This pattern has been re-released as Mod Arrows, and is available in the FPQ pattern shop. I'm still swamped with deadlines, but I'm surfacing to let you know about my new pattern out in the January/February 2018 issue of McCall's … [Read more...] about Primarily Geese pattern
Geo Rex dinosaur quilt block
Geo Rex is available in the Flying Parrot Quilts pattern shop! Geo Rex was originally designed for the Jurassic Park dinosaur quilt swap earlier this year. As usual, I couldn't find the exact pattern I wanted, so I came up with my own … [Read more...] about Geo Rex dinosaur quilt block
Twister pattern featuring improv curves!
The Twister pattern is available in the Flying Parrot Quilts shop! A while back, as I was thinking about science-themed quilts, I made a list of different scientific disciplines and thought about what kinds of quilts I could make for each of … [Read more...] about Twister pattern featuring improv curves!
Gossamer Wings wallhanging
The Gossamer Wings pattern is available in the Flying Parrot Quilts pattern shop. Since the original Gossamer Wings dragonfly mini quilt was made as part of a swap, I needed to make another one to hang in my Quilt Market booth. This time I … [Read more...] about Gossamer Wings wallhanging
Circuit Board quilt
I'm excited to show you a quilt I finished this spring, just published in the third edition of Quilting & Patchwork for Beginners from Future Publishing! (NOTE: Some errors have been found in this pattern; please click here if you have the … [Read more...] about Circuit Board quilt
Sea Monster mini quilt
I made this quilt featuring a kraken for the Sea Monster mini quilt swap. I seriously love how it turned out! I pieced the background, and then appliquéd the dark navy Kraken and ship on top. (Unfortunately I forgot to take pictures of that … [Read more...] about Sea Monster mini quilt
