Named after a nearby town, Alturas features a retro-tile-inspired design that is fun to make in a variety of different fabrics and colors. The design also offers up a great opportunity to explore using a large-scale print as the appliqué that can be cut up and sewn into the project, allowing for both the print and sewn designs to shine.
Additionally, the small block size makes for an addictive and portable project that works well with both yardage and precuts!
Project Size(s): 46 1/2″ x 42 1/2″ (+ 2 other sizes)
Techniques: basic piecing, needle-turn appliqué (Can use another appliqué technique if desired.)
Fabric: can use 5″ squares for appliqué
Pattern Extras: Make use of large-scale prints with continuous design option, 2 projects and 3 size options, how-to make pillow sham and bias cording, how-to instructions with illustrations, suggested quilting diagrams, directions for making a hanging sleeve
Spools is a celebration of sewing. Explore your favorite colors, fabrics and/or prints in this graphic take on an iconic sewing essential.
Project is a confident beginner, conventionally-pieced project in 2 size options; Wall and Mini.
+ Fabric: Spool blocks are comprised of a Main fabric, an Accent fabric and a Background fabric. Main and Accent fabrics can both be cut from 5″ squares if using precut packs, OR to scrap it up, work from yardage listed on pattern.
Featured quilt is made from my Collection CF fabrics for the Spools/Accents and Essex Yarn Dyed Homespun in Delft for the background.
+ Pattern includes: 2 project sizes, coloring page, illustrated instructions, templates for alternative cutting
Arlo is a modern spin on the classic hexagon! 3 sets of shapes create a diverse array of creative possibilities.
Project Size(s): Throw (65″ x 75″), Mini (19″ x 19″) and Wall (32 1/2″ x 34 1/2″)
Fabric: Design works with Fat Quarters (18″x22) or 5″ squares! Cover project features 1 Fat Quarter bundle of my Instead collection for Robert Kaufman plus 1 Fat Quarter bundle of solid coordinates (29 total FQs).
Techniques: Piece by machine, by hand or by English Paper Piecing–your choice! Pattern includes 1/4″ and 3/8″ seam allowance options.
There’s so much that you can do with simple shapes and fabric! Babson is a foundation paper-pieced project that can be taken in many different directions depending on your fabric and color selections. Whether you’re starting with yardage, Fat Quarters or 5″ squares, this project is designed to get you going in an approachable way of embracing fun with fabric.
Project Size(s): 3 options–Throw (58 1/2”x 71 1/2”), Wall (25”x 28 1/2”) and Baby (35 1/2” x 49 1/2”).
Fabric: designed to work with fat quarters, 5″ squares or yardage
Techniques: beginner paper piecing, basic piecing, binding
Pattern Extras: how-to instructions with illustrations, project coloring page
Featured fabrics are from Carolyn’s Polk collection with Robert Kaufman. Cover project can be made with (8) 1/2-yard cuts and (16) fat quarters (for the blocks).
Meet Eads, a fat-quarter-friendly project perfect for playing with fabric. One dynamic block can be used to explore color, print, and texture in countless ways, and the included coloring page makes this easy to do! The Eads quilt project offers plenty of opportunities to stay creatively engaged in terms of color work, project planning, paper piecing, and much more. It’s just fun to explore color and print in new ways and with each block!
Project Size(s): 6 size options (24″ x 20″ Wall, 32″ x 40″ Baby, 64” x 75” Throw, 64” x 90” Twin, 80” x 90” Full, and 104” x 95” King.)
Fabric: Fat Quarters (18″x24″) friendly
Techniques: beginner paper piecing, basic piecing, binding
Pattern Extras: how-to instructions with illustrations, suggested quilting diagrams, directions for making hanging sleeve, project coloring page
Tangelo is triangles made easier.
I’m not one for working with special rulers or doing a ton of precise pre-cutting, which is why paper-piecing is an attractive way to tackle this project! In the cover sample I incorporated a variety of substrates, so it’s got loads of texture going on.
Another fun project idea with this quilt would be to incorporate text into the triangles using free motion quilting or embroidery to create personalized bunting. This would be especially cute on one of the smaller sizes for a baby or wall hanging.
Project Size(s): 68″ x 72″ (+3 other size options)
Techniques: intermediate paper/foundation piecing, basic piecing
Pattern Extras: how-to instructions with illustrations, suggested quilting diagrams, directions for making hanging sleeve
To me, there is no wardrobe staple more important than a crisp studio blouse. I love them. And I’ve been most excited to make a beautiful collection of them with my fabric line, Architextures. This quilt is my tribute to the studio blouse. It’s also an opportunity to explore different combinations of prints and solids–because this pattern uses 5″ squares, the options are limitless. Another potential application of this pattern is to use actual clothing fabric to create a modern memory quilt.
Project Size: 22-1/2″ x 22-1/2″
Fabric: Works with 5″ squares
Techniques: foundation paper piecing, basic piecing
Pattern Extras: Illustrated how-to instructions, suggested quilting diagrams, directions for making hanging sleeve
Ever thought about how things look from above? Or maybe you’ve enjoyed looking out an airplane window. My Aerial quilt pattern is inspired by the view that you might see looking down.
This is the perfect project for beginner paper-piecers. Learn the basics of a great technique while combining all your favorite fabrics. Add texture to your project with a range of fabrics, from quilting cottons to linen to velveteen!
Project Size(s): 62″ x 75″ (plus three other size options : runner, wall, full/queen)
Techniques: beginner paper / foundation piecing, basic piecing
Fabric: Can use 2½” strips, scrap friendly
Pattern Extras: four size options how-to instructions with illustrations, suggested quilting diagrams, directions for making a hanging sleeve
Plus shapes big and small interlace in Backbone to create a mosaic of interlocking pieces. Use your fabric choices to highlight different parts of the design.
project size : 35″ x 41″ (plus four other size options : placemat, runner, wall, throw)
techniques : beginner paper / foundation piecing, basic piecing
pre-cut friendly : can use 5″ squares
pattern extras : five size options how-to instructions with illustrations, suggested quilting diagrams, directions for making a hanging sleeve
There’s nothing better than a new beginning and a fresh start. Sunrise is an homage to that by way of a graphic motif that can be interpreted in many different fabrics, colors, prints and/or solids.
As an ongoing initiative to support equal justice reforms, 100% of the proceeds of this digital pattern ($12) will be donated to the Social Justice Sewing Academy.
Project Size(s): Throw (66 1/2″ x 74 1/2″), Wall (36 1/2″ x 36 1/2″), Baby (51 1/2″ x 51 1/2″), Full/Queen (81 1/2″ x 100 1/2″)
Fabric: Design works with 2 1/2″-strips! Work from a precut or use yardage to create your own palette. Featured fabrics are from my Instead collection for Robert Kaufman.
Techniques: Beginner paper piecing, basic piecing, binding
Pattern Includes: 4 quilt sizes, 2 bonus mini blocks, illustrated how-to instructions, project coloring page
Love at First Sight is an easy, beginner-friendly foundation paper piecing quilt pattern and makes the perfect wedding, engagement, anniversary or friendship gift. It’s also super sweet for a baby or kid.
Included in the pattern are instructions for two types of heart blocks—basic and details—along with fabric requirements and instructions to arrange the blocks into 3 layouts—a wall quilt or two types of throw quilts. Make it your own by swapping out fabric or rearranging the blocks.
Love at First Sight is the perfect quilt to make with your favorite Fat Quarter bundle or use what you have in your fabric stash to make a rainbow or scrappy version!
Relax and enjoy the sunset…
Big Island Sunset is the perfect gift for the beach lover or yogi in your life. Make it as a reminder of vacations or trips to the beach.
This pattern is a bright, modern twist on the traditional Drunkard’s Path block. Big Island Sunset is a fully tested pattern that contains detailed instructions and diagrams, making it a breeze to piece.
Print and cut your own templates included with this purchase or use the Big Island Sunset Acrylic Template Set (sold separately on her website). Using the acrylic template set will save time and increase accuracy.
Use my color selection or customize the pattern to your taste. Don’t want to worry about fabric selections? A fabric conversion chart is included in the pattern for: Kona® Cotton Solids by Robert Kaufman, Designer Solids by FreeSpirit, Cotton Couture Solids by Michael Miller, Painter’s Palette Solids by Paintbrush Studio, and Pixie Dots by QT Fabrics.
Makes an oversized throw: 60" x 75"
Petal Power!
Patchwork Petals are fun, modern quilt blocks that make cute pillows, placemats and minis for quilt swaps. Make additional blocks to construct a table runner, wall hanging, throw or large quilt (layout ideas included in the pattern). Mix and match blocks! Need a handmade housewarming or hostess gift? This is the perfect pattern! You’ll enjoy making these fully-tested, foundation paper pieced blocks.
This pattern is fabric stash friendly! Scraps, fat eighths and fat quarters work great for the petal portions of this pattern. Use prints, solids and/or fussy-cut your favorite fabric for the petals.
Rock Solid! Inspired by geodes and rocks, Stone Slice is an easy to piece quilt comprised of strips and half square triangles. This bold, modern quilt is beginner friendly. and is the perfect gift to make for a rock enthusiast or budding geologist!
Instructions are provided for three sizes: Mini, Throw and Queen. Included in this pattern are full color photos along with detailed fabric requirements, tested instructions/diagrams and lots of tips. Use our monochromatic (photo on front cover) or multicolor (photo inside pattern) samples as inspiration or choose your own using the supplied coloring sheet.
A great mini quilt to make as a wall hanging for your sewing space or gift to a sewist!
Sew Speedy is a graphic wallhanging / mini quilt that uses foundation paper piecing techniques. Make additional blocks to make a larger quilt (layout ideas are provided). Sew Speedy is pre-cut strip friendly! Use a pre-cut strip roll (with at least 31 strips), add 1⅓ yard fabric for the background of the quilt top and you can make this mini quilt top, back and binding!
Say cheese!
Shutter Snap is a fun quilt that is easy to customize. The design incorporates the repeat of a foundation paper-pieced block. Use my color selections as inspiration or customize the pattern using the supplied coloring sheet. This quilt makes the perfect gift for a photography enthusiast. Instructions are provided for four sizes: Wall, Throw, Twin and Queen.
Make Up and Away mini for your next quilt swap or as a gift. This 18″ x 18″ quilt is great as a wallhanging — add a border to make an oversized pillow or make multiple blocks and construct a larger quilt! This is the perfect pattern to use up your fabric scraps! If you need additional fabric to complement your stash, charm packs and fat eighths work well with this pattern. This tested pattern contains both detailed instructions and diagrams, making it easy to piece.
Picnic Petals is a modern quilt based on a traditional Flowering Snowball block. This tested pattern contains both detailed instructions and diagrams, making it easy to piece. Instructions are provided for three sizes: Throw, Twin and Queen.
Print and cut your own templates included with this purchase or use the Picnic Petals Sunset Acrylic Template Set (sold separately here). Using the acrylic template set will save time and increase accuracy.
Spooky ‘n Sweet is all about celebrating the magic of Halloween! Taking inspiration from vintage decorations, this nostalgic collection tells the story of a sweet, little witch named “Peppermint” and her group of ghoulish friends who set out on an adventure on All Hallows’ Eve.
