I'm so excited to show you all the new patterns I've been working on for the last few months! I'll have individual posts with more details on all of them over the next few weeks. They are all available in my Craftsy shop now and will shortly be … [Read more...] about New patterns!
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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
(Epic) Halloween round-up for 2017
It's fall! That means pumpkin spice is everywhere and it's almost Halloween—time to revisit the Epic Halloween Quilt-Along! You guys are still seriously crushing on it, so I thought I'd do a little roundup of some of the quilts you all have finished … [Read more...] about (Epic) Halloween round-up for 2017
Circuit Board quilt
I'm excited to show you a quilt I finished this spring, just published in the third edition of Quilting & Patchwork for Beginners from Future Publishing! (NOTE: Some errors have been found in this pattern; please click here if you have the … [Read more...] about Circuit Board quilt
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
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!)
Kite Block mini quilt – the Kate Spain version
The Kite Block mini quilt pattern is complimentary for newsletter subscribers! Sign up here. A while back, I made a mini quilt for a swap that I liked so much I finally decided I wanted a version of it for my wall, too! I had a charm pack of Kate … [Read more...] about Kite Block mini quilt – the Kate Spain version
My Finished Epic Halloween Quilt
As many of you are finishing up your Epic Halloween quilts, I wanted to share my finished quilt and hopefully give you a few ideas on how you might quilt yours! I decided to go elaborate on the quilting, and so I also splurged on 100% wool … [Read more...] about My Finished Epic Halloween Quilt
Epic Halloween QAL, Week 11: Broomstick and Haunted House
At this point, I imagine you are all old pros at paper piecing! This is the last week before we assemble the quilt, so the end is in sight. Today we have two last blocks: the broomstick and the haunted house. First up is the … [Read more...] about Epic Halloween QAL, Week 11: Broomstick and Haunted House
