Have you ever tried appliqué and been frustrated by it and the results you got? Well, Jenifer Dick, author of The Modern Appliqué Workbook was too. But she kept at it and found a method that she loves and that works for her. Now,...
Snowflake in action last year A couple of years ago, I decided that my Christmas tree skirt seriously needed replacing. The one I'd been using was at least ten years old and didn't match my style or living room any more. I made it before I...
Night Forest I think most people who make or design quilts get asked where they get their ideas and inspiration. Most of my quilts start with a shape I want to work with and evolve from there. Some are inspired by something I see during my...
Lotta Pluses - 51" x 58" My newest pattern is called "Think Positive". I am, by nature, an optimist, but a little reminder can't hurt! Plus quilts are so much fun! I designed this one to look like the pluses are randomly placed (they're not). The fabric...
Join the fun! Members of the Ann Arbor Modern Quilt Guild are having a Modern Quilt Show and Sale this Thursday, November 15 from 5-9 pm at The Corner Brewery in Ypsilanti, MI. There are lots of fantastic quilts available and many smaller items too. Get...
I'm back from a wonderful few days away with my family, so let's get those pillows finished! Today we'll discuss how to put in a hidden zipper with a flange and how to bind your pillow. Don't worry - there's no deadline to get your...
This post is part of the Linked Pillow-Along. If you are just joining, you can see the first post here, the supply list here, the cutting instructions here and the construction details here. Today we are quilting our pillow and next time we'll be putting a zipper in the...
This post is part of the Linked Pillow-Along. If you are just joining, you can see the first post here, the supply list here and the cutting instructions here. Today we are making our pillow front. Tuesday next week (Aug 28) we'll be quilting and Friday (Aug 31)...
This post is part of the Linked Pillow-Along. If you are just joining, you can see the first post here and the supply list here. There will be plenty of time to catch up. Today we are cutting the fabric. Friday we'll be making our...
After a busy weekend at the quilt show, when the mailman rang the doorbell and left a package on my doorstep, I didn't have any immediate idea what it could be. As I picked up the slightly squishy package, I realized it was probably my...