I hope everyone has had a wonderful and productive start to the new year. I don't usually make New Year's resolutions, but I do take the time to reflect in this quiet time of the year and think about things I think to do differently. After reflecting on what I want this year to be like, I was left with a word. Intentional. I'd like to do things with purpose, have a plan and direction and stick with it. One thing I'd like to be more intentional with is my Instagram account and what I post … [Read more...]
Doves in the Daylight – Block Tutorial for the Quilter’s Planner
I was so honored to be asked to create a block for the 2017 Quilter's Planner. My block, Doves in the Daylight, is an adaptation of a classic block called Dove in the Window. I love the simplicity of the block and the visual impact it makes with simple shapes. I thought it was the perfect block to turn into a mini, so I made one to share with you. If you are following along with the Quilter's Planner Quilt-along this year, I'll include the full tutorial below. Please feel free to ask if you have … [Read more...]
Meet my newest quilt – Scrappy Geese for Quilt Theory
I'm so excited to share my latest quilt design, called Scrappy Geese! It is a super fun, scrap friendly, colorful flying geese inspired quilt. I designed it for a new quilt pattern company called Quilt Theory. The story behind Quilt Theory is a cool one... In February 2016, a group of quilters connected to cultivate relationships with others running businesses in the quilting industry. A tight-knit group was quickly woven together as we shared successes, answered questions, and supported one … [Read more...]