I've been wanting to do another paper pieced bird for a while, and this spring I finally sat down to work out a paper pieced bluebird. I figured everyone likes bluebirds—they're bright and cheerful, and they have a reputation for being … [Read more...] about Flighted Fancy pattern
Mini Quilts
Modern Meets Modern challenge quilt
The International Quilt Museum in Nebraska recently ran a "Modern Meets Modern" challenge where makers were invited to create a 16" x 16" mini quilt from several possible antique inspiration quilts. After initially thinking I wasn't going to enter, I … [Read more...] about Modern Meets Modern challenge quilt
Coffee cup mug rugs
The coffee cup mug rug pattern is available in the Flying Parrot Quilts pattern shop! I really needed some instant gratification, and in the quilting world, it doesn't come more instant than mug rugs. So, not quite instant, but still not that … [Read more...] about Coffee cup mug rugs
Greenville Mini Quilt Challenge
Way back last year, I was invited to be part of a successful proposal for an exhibit at the Greenville Center for the Creative Arts, put together by the Modern Design Lab, a group of quilters out of Greenville, South Carolina. We are still hoping … [Read more...] about Greenville Mini Quilt Challenge
Good Vibes Only blog hop
I'm so excited to be part of the Good Vibes Only blog hop today! Good Vibes Only is the new fabric line designed by Shayla Wolf of Sassafras Lane, and I've admired her style for a long time, so I was thrilled when she asked me to make a project … [Read more...] about Good Vibes Only blog hop
Artichoke Quilt Block – the green pillow version!
The Artichoke block mini quilt pattern is available in the Flying Parrot Quilts pattern shop. As part of the whole Quilt Market preparations, I also updated my Artichoke block pattern. The Artichoke quilt block is a paper pieced block pattern that … [Read more...] about Artichoke Quilt Block – the green pillow version!
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
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
Spooky Spider paper pieced mini quilt
The Spooky Spider pattern is available in the Flying Parrot Quilts shop! I originally designed the Spooky Spider pattern for my Epic Halloween Quilt, but for Quilt Market I've made another version. This one uses just the large block on its own … [Read more...] about Spooky Spider paper pieced mini 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
