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
Patterns
Buckled Up quilt pattern
I've written patterns for the Modern Quilt Guild's Quilt of the Month program before, so when they got in touch last fall to ask if I'd be interested in making another quilt for the program, I of course jumped at the opportunity! Lately, the … [Read more...] about Buckled Up quilt pattern
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
Science, Baby! quilt pattern
I am so thrilled to introduce you to my newest quilt pattern called Science, Baby! This pattern will be published in the 2022 Quilter's Planner, and it's got some awesome science in it, even if it doesn't look like it at first glance! Before I tell … [Read more...] about Science, Baby! quilt pattern
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
