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!
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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
Zigzag Fade Pattern
The second pattern that's new this week is Zigzag Fade. This pattern was featured in Modern Quilts Unlimited a couple of years back. Unfortunately, the magazine is now shuttered, and back issues are no longer available, so it was high time I … [Read more...] about Zigzag Fade Pattern
Stupendous Stethoscopes Quilt Pattern
I'm finally releasing a pattern that has been in the works for some time! Meet Stupendous Stethoscopes, a traditionally pieced quilt pattern that joins my other science quilt patterns! This pattern is available as a PDF pattern (EU customers … [Read more...] about Stupendous Stethoscopes Quilt Pattern
Canoe Sparkler Quilt Pattern
I have a new pattern out in this month's issue of American Quilter, and this one is another design that you might have seen in my book, although it was a little bigger and the design was shown in a different color scheme. AQS thought it might make a … [Read more...] about Canoe Sparkler Quilt Pattern
Fiery Sunset Pattern in 2020 Quilter’s Planner
I had a pattern in last year's Quilter's Planner, and I'm delighted to have another one in this year's. Meet Fiery Sunset! This quilt is based on a traditional block called "King's Chain," which is of course related to the beloved Irish Chain … [Read more...] about Fiery Sunset Pattern in 2020 Quilter’s Planner
Glow Tiles quilt pattern
I'd like to introduce you to Glow Tiles, my latest pattern available in Quiltmaker's July/August 2019 issue! This quilt was actually originally designed for Modern Patchwork (RIP), who were planning a "small piecing" issue, and this quilt, … [Read more...] about Glow Tiles quilt pattern
Finished Ocean Circulation Quilt
I posted about the first stage of my thermohaline circulation quilt this spring, and now the quilt is finally finished! Check out my previous post for more details, but essentially, this is the large-scale ocean circulation that moves heat around the … [Read more...] about Finished Ocean Circulation Quilt
Microscope Mania
It's another nerdy quilt celebrating lab equipment! This quilt is called Microscope Mania, and it's all traditional piecing—no templates or paper piecing to fuss around with! Get the PDF pattern here; paper patterns will be arriving later this … [Read more...] about Microscope Mania
“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
