I realized I hadn't posted the mini quilt I made for the MQG swap, so here are a couple quick photos. My partner mentioned all these colors as her favorites, and while I was initially skeptical, it turned out that this combination really works! … [Read more...] about Modern Star mini
Mini Quilts
QuiltCon recap part 2: classes, swap, and more!
I also had several quilts hanging at QuiltCon. It's always so fun to see them in a show setting! I accosted some passers-by to take my picture. One of the highlights was the mini quilt swap that the MQG organized. The partner I made … [Read more...] about QuiltCon recap part 2: classes, swap, and more!
Lleonard the Llama
I have a standing agreement with my good friend Joan (who incidentally is an amazing crochet artist with a new website!) that one of these days, we're just going to run away to the llama farm (pending acquisition of a llama farm). For her recent … [Read more...] about Lleonard the Llama
Quilt Challenge: “I’m a Sewciopath” & pattern
This pattern is available in the Flying Parrot Quilts pattern shop. My local traditional quilt guild put out a "Say it with Flowers" challenge: we had to make a quilt that incorporated text and at least three floral fabrics. My husband and I recently … [Read more...] about Quilt Challenge: “I’m a Sewciopath” & pattern
Dragonfly mini quilt (and new pattern!)
I seem to be in a bug phase at the moment, because on the heels of my Spooky Spider paper piecing pattern, next up is a paper pieced dragonfly! I designed this for a swap, and this little mini quilt is off to a new home—but since just about … [Read more...] about Dragonfly mini quilt (and new pattern!)
Kite Block mini quilt – the Kate Spain version
The Kite Block mini quilt pattern is complimentary for newsletter subscribers! Sign up here. A while back, I made a mini quilt for a swap that I liked so much I finally decided I wanted a version of it for my wall, too! I had a charm pack of Kate … [Read more...] about Kite Block mini quilt – the Kate Spain version
Name Challenge mini quilt
*Warning: mild Shakespearean profanity* My small local modern quilting group recently came up with a fun challenge: everyone wrote down several quilt names on slips of paper, and then we all took turns drawing a name out of a hat. The challenge … [Read more...] about Name Challenge mini quilt
Two more swap mini quilts
Here are two quilts I've made for recent swaps. There seem to be less swaps happening on Instagram these days, so my obligations for the time being are finished. That's probably a good thing, as I have a ton of personal projects awaiting … [Read more...] about Two more swap mini quilts
Beach Bound swap quilts
Another swap wrapped up recently, this one a beach and ocean-themed swap. Given my background as a marine scientist, this one was impossible to resist signing up for. My partner shared this lovely color inspiration … [Read more...] about Beach Bound swap quilts
MQG Riley Blake fabric challenge
A while back the Modern Quilt Guild sent out fabric bundles with the instructions to try something new using the fabrics. I realized they would be perfect for a design I'd been thinking about for a little while. Several people told me it … [Read more...] about MQG Riley Blake fabric challenge
