The Artichoke block mini quilt pattern is available in the Flying Parrot Quilts pattern shop. As part of the whole Quilt Market preparations, I also updated my Artichoke block pattern. The Artichoke quilt block is a paper pieced block pattern that … [Read more...] about Artichoke Quilt Block – the green pillow version!
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Geo Rex dinosaur quilt block
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
Gossamer Wings wallhanging
The Gossamer Wings pattern is available in the Flying Parrot Quilts pattern shop. Since the original Gossamer Wings dragonfly mini quilt was made as part of a swap, I needed to make another one to hang in my Quilt Market booth. This time I … [Read more...] about Gossamer Wings wallhanging
Spooky Spider paper pieced mini quilt
The Spooky Spider pattern is available in the Flying Parrot Quilts shop! I originally designed the Spooky Spider pattern for my Epic Halloween Quilt, but for Quilt Market I've made another version. This one uses just the large block on its own … [Read more...] about Spooky Spider paper pieced mini quilt
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
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
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
