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Wide Backs 101 - Many Uses for Wide Quilt Backi...
I’m excited about wide quilt backing! I think many quilters tend to overlook these wider fabrics unless they are making a queen or king size quilt. Of course, they are...
Wide Backs 101 - Many Uses for Wide Quilt Backi...
I’m excited about wide quilt backing! I think many quilters tend to overlook these wider fabrics unless they are making a queen or king size quilt. Of course, they are...
Managing Your Quilting UFOs
As a quilter, you will undoubtedly have some UFOs (unfinished objects) in your stash. The number can vary depending on how long you have been a quilter. UFOs are quilts...
Managing Your Quilting UFOs
As a quilter, you will undoubtedly have some UFOs (unfinished objects) in your stash. The number can vary depending on how long you have been a quilter. UFOs are quilts...
Choosing Fabric for A Quilt
Many new quilters feel stuck when picking out fabric, not knowing how to begin or proceed. Choosing fabric for a quilt doesn’t need to be stressful or mysterious. There are...
Choosing Fabric for A Quilt
Many new quilters feel stuck when picking out fabric, not knowing how to begin or proceed. Choosing fabric for a quilt doesn’t need to be stressful or mysterious. There are...
The Skinny on Wool Pressing Mats
I have to say, when these mats first started appearing, I didn't see what the fuss was about. They seemed to me to be a costly and unnecessary quilting notion...
The Skinny on Wool Pressing Mats
I have to say, when these mats first started appearing, I didn't see what the fuss was about. They seemed to me to be a costly and unnecessary quilting notion...
How to Find Your Quilting Mojo
It happens to all of us. Those periods of time when you just can't seem to get inspired to sew. This phenomenon is sometimes referred to as "losing your mojo" and...
How to Find Your Quilting Mojo
It happens to all of us. Those periods of time when you just can't seem to get inspired to sew. This phenomenon is sometimes referred to as "losing your mojo" and...
Sewing Room Organization - Ideas for Creating M...
Can you ever have too much space in your sewing room? Most quilters would unequivocally say, "NO!" When we downsized and moved into a smaller home a few years ago,...
Sewing Room Organization - Ideas for Creating M...
Can you ever have too much space in your sewing room? Most quilters would unequivocally say, "NO!" When we downsized and moved into a smaller home a few years ago,...
Quilting as Therapy - Its all About the Endorph...
Quilters have their own brand of therapy. Whether its therapy for a broken heart, a sour mood, recovery from illness, grief or tragedy, or just a respite from the stresses...
Quilting as Therapy - Its all About the Endorph...
Quilters have their own brand of therapy. Whether its therapy for a broken heart, a sour mood, recovery from illness, grief or tragedy, or just a respite from the stresses...
A Few of My Favorite Things - Quilting Product ...
I used to be a gadget girl all the way! Every time a new quilting notion came along, I had to try it. Most of the time, those gadgets ended...
A Few of My Favorite Things - Quilting Product ...
I used to be a gadget girl all the way! Every time a new quilting notion came along, I had to try it. Most of the time, those gadgets ended...
My Pattern Design/Writing Process
When I decided to start designing and publishing patterns I searched for information on how and where to begin the process, but wasn’t able to find much help on-line. It...
My Pattern Design/Writing Process
When I decided to start designing and publishing patterns I searched for information on how and where to begin the process, but wasn’t able to find much help on-line. It...
What is Creativity?
Creativity. What is it? How do we develop it? I believe the answer isn’t in the “doing”, its in the “allowing”. Creativity comes from within, it wells up within us from...
What is Creativity?
Creativity. What is it? How do we develop it? I believe the answer isn’t in the “doing”, its in the “allowing”. Creativity comes from within, it wells up within us from...
Curved Piecing Made Easy
Are you one of those quilter's who shies away from curved piecing? Have you tried it but gave up because it was too hard or time consuming? Then this tutorial...
Curved Piecing Made Easy
Are you one of those quilter's who shies away from curved piecing? Have you tried it but gave up because it was too hard or time consuming? Then this tutorial...
Christmas Tree Quilt Block Tutorial - 12" Finis...
The Christmas Tree quilt block is a fun block to make! It lends itself really well to being "scrappy" and it goes together quickly! The large block size (12" finished)...
Christmas Tree Quilt Block Tutorial - 12" Finis...
The Christmas Tree quilt block is a fun block to make! It lends itself really well to being "scrappy" and it goes together quickly! The large block size (12" finished)...
Pinwheel Quilt Block Tutorial
Pinwheel blocks are a fun way to add some pizazz to your quilting creations. They can be used as an accent block amid other block types, or they can be...
Pinwheel Quilt Block Tutorial
Pinwheel blocks are a fun way to add some pizazz to your quilting creations. They can be used as an accent block amid other block types, or they can be...
Easing in Fullness in Quilt Piecing
One of the most common terms in quilting lingo is "easing in fullness". For beginning quilters, this can be confusing! What exactly does it mean to ease in fullness and exactly how...
Easing in Fullness in Quilt Piecing
One of the most common terms in quilting lingo is "easing in fullness". For beginning quilters, this can be confusing! What exactly does it mean to ease in fullness and exactly how...
How to Easily Resize a Quilt Pattern
Of all the questions I receive, one of the most common is how to resize a quilt pattern. Most of the time, the question is how to make a quilt...
How to Easily Resize a Quilt Pattern
Of all the questions I receive, one of the most common is how to resize a quilt pattern. Most of the time, the question is how to make a quilt...
Quilting Pantographs on a Longarm
When I got my first longarm, I was quite daunted at the prospect of quilting pantographs on a longarm. There wasn't a lot of information on-line that I found helpful,...
Quilting Pantographs on a Longarm
When I got my first longarm, I was quite daunted at the prospect of quilting pantographs on a longarm. There wasn't a lot of information on-line that I found helpful,...
Floral Bouquet Quilt Block Tutorial
My latest PDF pattern, Floral Bouquet is a variation of the traditional picnic bouquet block that makes use of traditional nine patch blocks and sawtooth star corner units to form a "bouquet"....
Floral Bouquet Quilt Block Tutorial
My latest PDF pattern, Floral Bouquet is a variation of the traditional picnic bouquet block that makes use of traditional nine patch blocks and sawtooth star corner units to form a "bouquet"....
Flying Geese Tutorial - Includes Cutting Chart
Flying Geese are a common quilt block feature finding their way into many different block patterns. There are several ways to make flying geese, but my favorite is to make...
Flying Geese Tutorial - Includes Cutting Chart
Flying Geese are a common quilt block feature finding their way into many different block patterns. There are several ways to make flying geese, but my favorite is to make...
How to Easily Make Half Square Triangles - 3 Si...
Half square triangles are a quilting staple. They are used in many different quilt blocks such as the Pinwheel, Ohio Star and Square in a Square Blocks, just to name...
How to Easily Make Half Square Triangles - 3 Si...
Half square triangles are a quilting staple. They are used in many different quilt blocks such as the Pinwheel, Ohio Star and Square in a Square Blocks, just to name...
Tips for Perfect Quilt Piecing
It never ends. For quilters, that perfect set of piecing techniques which allows us to make perfect points and matching seams is a work in progress, no matter what our...
Tips for Perfect Quilt Piecing
It never ends. For quilters, that perfect set of piecing techniques which allows us to make perfect points and matching seams is a work in progress, no matter what our...
Binding Your Quilt
How many times have you read the words, “Bind and quilt as desired” at the end of a pattern? If you are an experienced quilter, these words are routine. If...
Binding Your Quilt
How many times have you read the words, “Bind and quilt as desired” at the end of a pattern? If you are an experienced quilter, these words are routine. If...
Coffee Cats - New Pattern Release
It doesn't seem possible that a company whose name is Cuddle Cat Quiltworks didn't have a cat themed quilt pattern...I thought it was time I rectified that! Introducing Coffee Cats,...
Coffee Cats - New Pattern Release
It doesn't seem possible that a company whose name is Cuddle Cat Quiltworks didn't have a cat themed quilt pattern...I thought it was time I rectified that! Introducing Coffee Cats,...
Sassy Squares - New Charm Square Quilt Pattern
Introducing Sassy Squares, my latest pattern release! If you are looking for an easy quilt pattern than can be made in one weekend, with minimal fabric cutting needed, Sassy Squares...
Sassy Squares - New Charm Square Quilt Pattern
Introducing Sassy Squares, my latest pattern release! If you are looking for an easy quilt pattern than can be made in one weekend, with minimal fabric cutting needed, Sassy Squares...
Steppin' Up - New Pattern Release for Layer Cak...
I absolutely love watercolor fabrics! Whenever I see these new fabric lines come out I am torn because I never want to cut them! These gorgeous fabrics always make me...
Steppin' Up - New Pattern Release for Layer Cak...
I absolutely love watercolor fabrics! Whenever I see these new fabric lines come out I am torn because I never want to cut them! These gorgeous fabrics always make me...
One Nation - New Patriotic Quilt Pattern
Say hello to One Nation, my newest pattern release! One Nation combines stars and stripes for a fun way to use your favorite patriotic fabrics! For this pattern, I used the...
One Nation - New Patriotic Quilt Pattern
Say hello to One Nation, my newest pattern release! One Nation combines stars and stripes for a fun way to use your favorite patriotic fabrics! For this pattern, I used the...
Double the Charm - New Quilt Pattern for Charm ...
Introducing Double the Charm, my newest pattern release! Double the charm came about because I had some gorgeous Kaffe Fassett charm packs in my stash and needed to use them!...
Double the Charm - New Quilt Pattern for Charm ...
Introducing Double the Charm, my newest pattern release! Double the charm came about because I had some gorgeous Kaffe Fassett charm packs in my stash and needed to use them!...
Pinstriped - New Strip Pack or Layer Cake Quilt...
I love using pre-cuts! The convenience can't be beat and having specifically cut pieces of an entire fabric line at your fingertips is inspiring! That's why when I saw Kate...
Pinstriped - New Strip Pack or Layer Cake Quilt...
I love using pre-cuts! The convenience can't be beat and having specifically cut pieces of an entire fabric line at your fingertips is inspiring! That's why when I saw Kate...
Star Gazing Sampler Quilt Pattern - New Pattern...
Meet my latest pattern release - Star Gazing! Star Gazing is a sampler quilt pattern, meaning each block has a different pattern within it. Instead of making each star different,...
Star Gazing Sampler Quilt Pattern - New Pattern...
Meet my latest pattern release - Star Gazing! Star Gazing is a sampler quilt pattern, meaning each block has a different pattern within it. Instead of making each star different,...
Christmastime Quilt Pattern - New Pattern Release
Say hello to Christmastime! I am happy to announce the release of my newest pattern just in time for the holiday season. This was such a fun pattern to design and...
Christmastime Quilt Pattern - New Pattern Release
Say hello to Christmastime! I am happy to announce the release of my newest pattern just in time for the holiday season. This was such a fun pattern to design and...
Cornerstones Quilt Pattern - New Pattern Release!
Sometimes you only have three or four fabrics that you love and want to work with. This is usually not enough fabric variation for most quilt patterns. Such was my...
Cornerstones Quilt Pattern - New Pattern Release!
Sometimes you only have three or four fabrics that you love and want to work with. This is usually not enough fabric variation for most quilt patterns. Such was my...
Pinwheel Parade - New Quilt Pattern
Everyone loves a parade! If its a parade of pinwheels, all the better! Meet my newest quilt pattern, Pinwheel Parade. For this quilt pattern, I have set the pinwheel blocks...
Pinwheel Parade - New Quilt Pattern
Everyone loves a parade! If its a parade of pinwheels, all the better! Meet my newest quilt pattern, Pinwheel Parade. For this quilt pattern, I have set the pinwheel blocks...
Baby Blocks Charm Square Baby Quilt Pattern in ...
While designing my latest quilt pattern, I envisioned rick-rack trim on either end of the quilt. While rick-rack is usually sewn on as an adornment, I wanted to create rick-rack...
Baby Blocks Charm Square Baby Quilt Pattern in ...
While designing my latest quilt pattern, I envisioned rick-rack trim on either end of the quilt. While rick-rack is usually sewn on as an adornment, I wanted to create rick-rack...
Fancy Frames - New Fat Quarter Quilt Pattern
I love watercolor fabrics! When I see a new line, I envision all the quilts to be made using them. However, sometimes the fabrics are so pretty, you just don't...
Fancy Frames - New Fat Quarter Quilt Pattern
I love watercolor fabrics! When I see a new line, I envision all the quilts to be made using them. However, sometimes the fabrics are so pretty, you just don't...
Bricktown - Quilt Pattern for Layer Cakes or Fa...
I'm not a big layer cake person. Don't get me wrong, I love the bakery kind, but the fabric kind, not so much. While I enjoy creating with charm squares,...
Bricktown - Quilt Pattern for Layer Cakes or Fa...
I'm not a big layer cake person. Don't get me wrong, I love the bakery kind, but the fabric kind, not so much. While I enjoy creating with charm squares,...
New Charm Square Quilt Pattern - Cascading Charms
I have a confession to make. While designing the sample quilt for my newest charm square quilt pattern, I realized I have a love/hate relationship with Kaffe Fassett fabrics. I'm not...
New Charm Square Quilt Pattern - Cascading Charms
I have a confession to make. While designing the sample quilt for my newest charm square quilt pattern, I realized I have a love/hate relationship with Kaffe Fassett fabrics. I'm not...
Floral Bouquet PDF Runner or Topper Pattern now...
While we are still in the grasp of winter, I wanted to think ahead to the warmer days of spring. To me, this means flowers! One of my very favorite...
Floral Bouquet PDF Runner or Topper Pattern now...
While we are still in the grasp of winter, I wanted to think ahead to the warmer days of spring. To me, this means flowers! One of my very favorite...
Two New Digital Quilt Patterns for Pre-Cuts now...
In the midst of the busy holiday season, I am happy to announce I was able to publish two new digital quilt patterns for pre-cuts this month!
Two New Digital Quilt Patterns for Pre-Cuts now...
In the midst of the busy holiday season, I am happy to announce I was able to publish two new digital quilt patterns for pre-cuts this month!
New PDF Christmas Patterns Available
October was a busy month, I published three new Christmas themed PDF patterns! That wasn’t my original plan, but I just couldn’t stop myself!
New PDF Christmas Patterns Available
October was a busy month, I published three new Christmas themed PDF patterns! That wasn’t my original plan, but I just couldn’t stop myself!
Drunkard's Path April Challenge
For April, our Ambassador's challenge was to make a lap quilt (or larger!) quilt using the Drunkard's Path block. This meant curved piecing! Yikes! I had tried curved piecing several times...
Drunkard's Path April Challenge
For April, our Ambassador's challenge was to make a lap quilt (or larger!) quilt using the Drunkard's Path block. This meant curved piecing! Yikes! I had tried curved piecing several times...
Island Batik It's All Up to You March Challenge
For March, the Ambassadors were allowed to make whatever we wanted...any size, any theme, any technique! I didn't need to think much about this however, because as soon as I...
Island Batik It's All Up to You March Challenge
For March, the Ambassadors were allowed to make whatever we wanted...any size, any theme, any technique! I didn't need to think much about this however, because as soon as I...
Runner Up Blog Hop with Studio 180 Design & Fab...
Welcome to the first Island Batik Blog Hop of 2025! As this is my first year as an Island Batik Ambassador, I'm really excited to be participating for the first...
Runner Up Blog Hop with Studio 180 Design & Fab...
Welcome to the first Island Batik Blog Hop of 2025! As this is my first year as an Island Batik Ambassador, I'm really excited to be participating for the first...
Island Batik Runner Up Blog Hop
Welcome to the first Island Batik Blog Hop for 2025! For this Blog Hop, Ambassadors have been challenged to create either a table runner, bed runner or table topper using...
Island Batik Runner Up Blog Hop
Welcome to the first Island Batik Blog Hop for 2025! For this Blog Hop, Ambassadors have been challenged to create either a table runner, bed runner or table topper using...
January 2025 2nd Unboxing Video
I received a 2nd Ambassador box from Island Batik for January! View the video below to see what was in the box! For those who would like to see the...
January 2025 2nd Unboxing Video
I received a 2nd Ambassador box from Island Batik for January! View the video below to see what was in the box! For those who would like to see the...
January 2025 Unboxing
I was so excited to receive my first box as an Island Batik Ambassador! Opening it made me feel like a kid on Christmas morning! Seeing all that gorgeous fabric...
January 2025 Unboxing
I was so excited to receive my first box as an Island Batik Ambassador! Opening it made me feel like a kid on Christmas morning! Seeing all that gorgeous fabric...