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
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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
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!
Modern Design Lab Invitational Show
I posted recently about the mini quilt that I made for the Modern Design Lab's Invitational Show, and the show is now open! You can view the online gallery here, and if you're in the Greenville area, you can make an appointment to view the show in … [Read more...] about Modern Design Lab Invitational Show
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
Ocean Ponies mini quilt pattern
I'm excited to release a new paper pieced mini quilt pattern, Ocean Ponies! This time, I'm drawing on my roots as a marine scientist and featuring seahorses. I used mine and my husband's favorite colors for the two seahorses—I think a mini like this … [Read more...] about Ocean Ponies mini quilt pattern
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
2019 Quilter’s Planner pattern
This pattern has been updated and is available in the Flying Parrot Quilts pattern shop. I love using a paper planner, so I'm very excited to share that I've got a pattern in the 2019 Quilter's Planner. If you're not familiar with this … [Read more...] about 2019 Quilter’s Planner pattern
Tiny Jewel
Joining the lineup of paper pieced mini quilt patterns is this little hummingbird! You get three sizes of hummingbird: 18" x 18", 12" x 12", and 9" x 9", all of which work on their own or incorporated into another quilt. I made a mini quilt … [Read more...] about Tiny Jewel
“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
