Have you seen my newest fat quarter quilt pattern called Rectangly? It’s my fresh take on a traditional courthouse steps design. My original sample of Rectangly featured a color palette of calming blues and taupes. I made a second Rectangly quilt top with vibrant reds and blues, creating a summertime picnic feeling. I just love… Continue reading Rectangly quilt in red, white and blue
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New pattern} Rectangly
Hello quilting friends! I’m pleased to share a new pattern with you called Rectangly! I am always drawn to quilts that have a traditional “courthouse steps” design, and so Rectangly is my fresh take on that look. It’s a fun, fast pattern that both beginners and seasoned quilters will enjoy. When preparing to make Rectangly,… Continue reading New pattern} Rectangly
Lakeside Star: Sewing from my stash
I store my fabric scraps and fat quarters in smaller plastic bins on open shelves in my sewing room. It’s not very fancy, but it’s efficient and I enjoy seeing what I have, at a glance, from my sewing station. I organize my fabric by color until a project idea begins to percolate. Then I… Continue reading Lakeside Star: Sewing from my stash
Good Morning fat quarter quilt finish
Hello quilting friends! I hope you are all doing well and finding time to enjoy your favorite hobbies! Last weekend, we experienced a March blizzard. It truly was a “no travel advised, church is cancelled, dangerous wind chills” kind of storm. We hunkered down and I spent some time binding my Good Morning quilt! Here… Continue reading Good Morning fat quarter quilt finish
Meadowland Quilt
In the fall of 2023, I began working on a Meadowland quilt, a very popular pattern by Then Came June which I have admired for years. If you look up #meadowlandquilt on Instagram, you will find hundreds of beautiful creations. This pattern lends itself to every color combination, style and theme imaginable. So, I thought… Continue reading Meadowland Quilt