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Blending modern and traditional elements in easy, original patterns!

This view of my #Kingston pattern was definitely a

This view of my #Kingston pattern was definitely a #favoritepost from the recent past, so I'm sharing it again for the final day of #igquiltfest #2023 . I'm proud of the design but the set up photo for #AmericanQuilterMagazine from @aqsonline was stunning! They showed off my work in such an elevated style! I am so appreciative of the vision they had and for the gorgeous #Bali #batiks from @hoffmanfabrics that provided the beautifully intense colors within the quilt. ⁣
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A #mustmakequilt is one I've actually already made

A #mustmakequilt is one I've actually already made in different colors and then saw improved in scrappy version! My pattern tester @lettyb503 sewed my #Navigation pattern in a colorful way that I love and still want to imitate! While my project will never be identical to hers, my own bright pops of color will give me a reasonable facsimile of this cheerful project finish! It's definitely on my project list!⁣
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One of my #favoritefinish quilts was this intensel

One of my #favoritefinish quilts was this intensely red scrappy. I actually made the borders first at a guild demo event and had selected the red because "I had plenty of it." As several years went by, I gathered red fat-quarters at every quilt show and eventually cut them all into simple squares, which I threw in a paper bag. Without looking, whichever piece came out was sewn to the next as long as it wasn't identical. It forced me to stop overthinking the placement of every piece and created a gorgeous blend of red hues. I threw in a few black and cream pieces to add some interest and to give my eye a place to rest, but this was a fun project! It was later gifted to a dear friend for her wedding and while I loved it, she loved it more and I'm happy it has a great home! ⁣
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If we're talking about #texture as today's #igquil

If we're talking about #texture as today's #igquiltfest prompt, I have to call out the results of a @houstonmqg @brimfieldawakening challenge from a couple of years ago. It was my first venture into #EPP and there were definitely high points and low points (let's not talk about what the underside of some of those applique pieces looked like!) I did feel that the corners between blocks needed a visual boost and from there it was just an #experiment with my @handiquilter #moxie and some detailed quilting. I love the texture dense quilting creates in any case, but this particular quilt makes me especially happy and a little proud every time I pull it out to use or display. ⁣
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My current #WIP is a collection of 12 monthly them

My current #WIP is a collection of 12 monthly theme inspired #cowboy #boots in one pattern collection. May is shown here with a full calendar of fun, scrap-busting applique images on the way! I'm pretty excited about this one...watch for more info on the launch, anticipated for late April.⁣
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A favorite #bindingtechnique includes a bit of mat

A favorite #bindingtechnique includes a bit of math magic and a word that sometimes sounds scary...bias! Did you know that 1 fat quarter plus 2 seams yields 4 YARDS of 2" bias binding? Now that's math I can get behind! It is easy peasy with the free, downloadable method sheet on my Freebies page...just follow the link in the bio to give it a try!⁣
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Inspiration comes from many places but for the #ig

Inspiration comes from many places but for the #igquiltfest prompt of the day, I'd like to call out other makers! There is obvious #quiltinspo in nature, architecture and special life events but the camaraderie and shared creative energy that comes together when quilty friends gather will always hold a special place in my heart and in my personal creative process. ⁣
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New Skills? Yep, that's the #igquiltfest prompt of

New Skills? Yep, that's the #igquiltfest prompt of the day and while you probably will see lots of gorgeous fabric creations and clever technique posts today, I am just as proud of the non-sewing skills I've been learning these past couple of years. I've been honing my business plan and everything that goes into keeping this creative endeavor afloat, have greatly improved my pattern writing & illustration skills and have learned way more about website design and maintenance than I ever could have imagined! The reality is that at least 65% of my time is dedicated to the desk chair and I'm continually keeping up with new technology, apps and other great tools. Because I've known how to sew for a long time, even new quilting skills seem relatively easy compared with some of the office-y things I've been doing.

What is your newest skill?

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Our #igquiltfest prompt of the day is #quiltsinth

Our #igquiltfest prompt of the day is #quiltsinthewild and while this photo of an early version of my #frostyfriends table topper 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙨 pretty tame, it was definitely an "out in the wild" day of photography. On an adventure with my friend @lettyb503, we very nearly lost this project down a mountainside in a gust of wind, managed to get the car stuck in the snow on the side of a road, and finally hopped around in the snowy yard of a vacant house in an attempt to get a photo with no telltale footprints marring the fresh southern #NewMexico snow. Obviously it all worked out fine but I can still clearly remember that day and laugh about it all these years later!⁣
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In the interest of fairness to all the quilts I de

In the interest of fairness to all the quilts I dearly love...my #mostlovedquilt is whichever one is fresh from the washer and dryer, all wrinkled and warm. I love the scrunchiness and cuddle factor when they are like this and choose not to prewash fabrics in order to enhance this effect.⁣
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Do you prefer to prewash or let it shrink and wrinkle after the project is done?⁣
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This may be controversial but... my personal #favo

This may be controversial but... my personal #favoritestep in almost any quilting project is hand-sewing the binding. I know it takes a long time compared to machine binding but it gives me an opportunity to spend a few final minutes with a project before it's done forever. I can think about the processes, the frustrations, the joys and the beautiful fabric which will never come together in that exact way again. When it is a gift quilt, it let's me spend a little time thinking about the recipient and how much they mean to me. I also like the "living in the moment with gratitude" philosophy and hand-sewing binding gives me a space to carve that out of my usually too-busy time. ⁣
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Quilt shown is the original sample of my #Navigation pattern, originally featured in the May-21 issue of #AmericanQuilterMagazine from @aqsonline and now available in my webstore and at local quilt shops. ⁣
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𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗪𝗔𝗦 𝗜 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴? Our #igquiltfest prompt for day 20 reminded me of the 2021 festival in Houston when I justified the lower cost of a half-booth because it was only 4' more shallow than a full booth. I arrived to the tiniest cubbyhole of a space with no idea how I'd display my goods. Fortunately, the same spatial shenanigans that allow me to cut up and sew fabric back together also let me play a personal twisting, turning, tucking and stacking Tetris style game and I got most of my product out in the open. I learned a lesson about cost vs value of adequate space and had a good show, despite having to leave the booth to turn around. ⁣
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Favorite tools for day 19 of #igquiltfest? If that

Choosing a #favoritecolor for today's #igquiltfest

Choosing a #favoritecolor for today's #igquiltfest prompt is another of those "how can I" decisions. While I do have a few favorites that rotate in the season/mood/application cycle, I can definitely say that my color preferences have evolved over time. I used to be all about dusky, greyed earthy tones and I still have an instinct to love some of those shades. Currently I lean strongly towards the bright and cheerful from any place on the color wheel! This #OOPs! sample is a great example of mixing it all up with a @hoffmanfabrics #rainbowsweets #cracker pack of 10" precut squares making their happy vibes my happy vibes! ⁣
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For today's #quiltsofsignificance prompt I'd like

For today's #quiltsofsignificance prompt I'd like to share this celebration of my son's achievement as an Eagle Scout. The mariners compass in the middle frustrated me so much that I put the project away...and away...and away...
Last summer on the 18th anniversary of his court of honor, I finally presented it finished and bound. It was my longest ever UFO and it always had significance, even when I couldn't see an end in sight. I'm really proud to have finished and prouder still of the work my son did all those years ago and of the wonderful, thoughtful and kind man he is today.

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For the #igquiltfest #recentfinish prompt I decide

For the #igquiltfest #recentfinish prompt I decided to share several pics. They seem completely unrelated and one feels unseasonal, but it is all part of the crazy, creative life I'm lucky enough to lead and share with you. #Alpine (pic 3) is available now and the other patterns are dropping soon! Stay tuned!

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Happy, inspiring colors to start the week off righ

Happy, inspiring colors to start the week off right! Don't these beautiful FQs from @hoffmanfabrics make you want to sew something special?

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Today's #igquiltfest prompt is #pressingmatters an

Today's #igquiltfest prompt is #pressingmatters and these are my current favorite pressing tools. ⁣
I became more conscientious about pressing when I started long-arming my own projects. Although I knew good pressing was important, I had fallen into some habits that really didn't support the quality of my piecing and am happy to have re-upped my game in that department!⁣
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Successful finishes bring the brightest smiles!⁣

Successful finishes bring the brightest smiles!⁣
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