Last September I purchased two small fat quarter bundles from one of my local quilt shops, Sweetwater Cotton Shoppe. Since then, the bundles have been eye candy in my sewing room. I just couldn’t decide which pattern I wanted to sew with them. (Such a conundrum - I know you can relate!) Well, I finally… Continue reading A Next Up quilt for spring!
Tag: spring quilt
Gumdrops quilt for spring
In 2018, I released a layer cake pattern called Gumdrops, which featured candy-colored prints from Brenda Riddle’s beautiful Fleurs collection. That sweet quilt was gifted to my cousin’s wife, Nancy. After many years, I’ve finally made a Gumdrops quilt for myself. This time around, I’ve used a blue palette, and I love the end result.… Continue reading Gumdrops quilt for spring
Jolly Bar Volume 5} Secret sewing
Hello quilting friends! Recently I was invited to do some secret sewing for Fat Quarter Shop, and I’m tickled to share a sneak peek with you today! The talented and busy ladies at Fat Quarter Shop & It’s Sew Emma are releasing Volume 5 of their popular Jolly Bar pattern book series. The book will… Continue reading Jolly Bar Volume 5} Secret sewing
New pattern: Very Gingham Valentine
Happy New Year! I hope 2024 is off to a great start for everyone! I’m popping in today to share a new table runner pattern with you: Very Gingham Valentine. It’s a sweet little project that you can stitch up before February 14! I’ve been wanting to design a Valentine pattern for a while now.… Continue reading New pattern: Very Gingham Valentine
Fat Quarter Flourish for summer entertaining
Hello quilting friends! Do you remember the beachy Stars & Stripes quilt top I finished recently, where I combined sky blue prints from Brenda Riddle’s new Sweet Liberty collection with a pinky-red woven fabric? The end result was a brand-new quilt top that had a timeworn, much-loved look. I was so pleased with how it… Continue reading Fat Quarter Flourish for summer entertaining