For a long time, I’ve wanted to do a house quilt. And with the debut of my first fabric line, Architextures–an homage to my architectural roots–I thought it a fitting opportunity to create one. Instead of creating just one house to repeat, I decided to have an adventure by exploring a variety of houses. After all, that is what I see in my favorite neighborhoods, a charming mix of different architectural styles and house types. So, I started the design journey for this quilt in my hometown, roaming the streets with my sketchbook and camera in hand. I toured some of the oldest neighborhoods looking for interesting details to use in my quilt. I found loads of character in porches, awnings, and rooflines. In the end, there are 9 spaces (blocks) that make up the quilt.
As a creative bonus, I commissioned Alexandra Reisman to create a series of nine original short stories. These stories offer a snapshot of life in each house (and non-house), adding another creative dimension to the project.
Project size : 61″ x 72-1/4″
Local is a printed, physical pattern that includes all 9 portions of the Block-Of-The-Month project.
Techniques : Paper/foundation piecing and basic piecing
Pattern extras : This pattern includes a series of original short stories by Alexandra Reisman, as well as an illustrated technique glossary, handy tip section, quilting diagrams, and directions for making a hanging sleeve.
Dinosaurs is a patchwork sampler pattern featuring Brachiosaurus, Stegosaurus, Tyrannosaurus, and Triceratops blocks. Everything is made from square and rectangular pieces sewn together using conventional patchwork techniques. No templates or paper piecing! Pattern includes two quilt sizes, both of which can be made using fat quarters.
Part of the Slow Sewing Studio, Hunt quilt pattern is a simple but striking addition. Hunt quilt can take on any number of looks depending on the fabric selection. Cover project features fabrics from my Harriot collection in all colors and patterns, while secondary project shows you how to make use of a special border print for a very different approach.
The shapes themselves are great for hand or machine appliqué. Techniques included feature beginner-intermediate appliqué and basic piecing.
Project Size(s): 3 size options Throw (60 1/2″ x 71 1/2″), Sham (18″ x 18″) and Wall (30 1/2″ x 45 1/2″)
Techniques: beginner/intermediate needle-turn appliqué, basic piecing, binding
Fabric: showcased versions feature fabric from my Harriot collection
Pattern (optional) Extras! Don’t miss out on the Hunt Acrylic Templates for use with this project. 1/8″ seam allowance, no seam allowance and sets are available.
Well rounded and to the point–my Hesperides Quilt pattern is a play on opposites–both in terms of shape and weight. While playing with my Euclid fabric collection on Essex (a linen cotton blend fabric), the weight had me thinking a lot about transparency and opacity. I loved pairing the meaty linen with Robert Kaufman’s oh-so-delicate lawn and quilting cotton. This project is the perfect opportunity to perfect your points and explore a variety of fabrics.
+ Part of the Slow Sewing Studio, this appliqué pattern offers plenty of practice with points in appliqué.
+ Featured fabrics are from my Euclid collection with Robert Kaufman.
Project Size(s): 18” x 18” sham set, plus 3 more quilt sizes.
Fabric: works well with Fat Quarters (18″x22″)
Techniques: needle-turn appliqué (Can use another appliqué technique if desired.)
Pattern Extras: 2 shape sets for sham set and 3 sizes of quilts, how-to instructions with illustrations, directions for appliquéing sharp points and applying cording.
Skill Level: intermediate
Ebb quilt is a celebration of color and simple shape.
Part of the Slow Sewing Studio, this appliqué project is great for all skill levels and any color and/or fabric enthusiast. It’s charm-square friendly, making it a super easy project for achieving a little bit of a lot of different fabrics. Raid your stash or pick up a pretty pre-cut pack.
+ Featured fabrics are from my Carkai collection with Robert Kaufman.
Project Size(s): 43” x 36” and 85 1/2” x 90 1/2” quilt sizes plus 2 other projects–a pillow sham and tote bag
Fabric: Works with 5″-squares
Techniques: needle-turn appliqué (Can use another appliqué technique if desired.)
Pattern Extras: how-to instructions with illustrations, multiple size and project options, directions for making a hanging sleeve
Catenary refers to a certain type of arch that is often used in buildings and bridges–my favorite example being the Gateway Arch in St. Louis, Missouri. The design for this project is inspired by that graceful and graphic shape.
Project Size(s): w. 66″ x h. 77 1/2″ (+ 2 other size options)
Fabric: The cover project features fabrics from my Doe collection and uses 1/4-yard cuts for the blocks, which makes for plenty of mixing and matching of a variety of prints!
Techniques: basic piecing, needle-turn appliqué (Can use another appliqué technique if desired.)
Pattern Extras: how-to instructions with illustrations, multiple size options, directions for making a hanging sleeve
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
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
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!
