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
Swaps
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
Modern Star mini
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
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!)
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
Harry Potter swap quilts & some great news!
I love the Harry Potter books, and so I couldn't help myself and joined a Harry Potter themed swap a while back. The partner I was assigned said her favorite book was Goblet of Fire, so I made a book 4-themed quilt for her! I drew the flames … [Read more...] about Harry Potter swap quilts & some great news!
Rainbow mini swap quilts
I guess it's official, I'm addicted to swaps! It's so much fun to make and receive a special handmade quilt for/from a complete stranger. And I have to say that each time I participate, I end up making something that stretches me in some way, because … [Read more...] about Rainbow mini swap quilts
Schnitzel & Boo Round 3 swap quilts
This pattern is complimentary for my newsletter subscribers! Sign up here. Another mini quilt swap has just wound up, and I have both sent off and received my minis. This time I was making for Tammy, who loves red and aqua and and one of whose … [Read more...] about Schnitzel & Boo Round 3 swap quilts
#igminiswap Quilts
Happy New Year, everyone! I meant to post this before Christmas, but it seems time got away from me. I was involved in the Instagram mini swap this fall, and here finally are pictures of my quilts! My partner was @terireymann, who also loves … [Read more...] about #igminiswap Quilts