Sewn Modern Quilt Patterns

Above is the Living Room Quilt Pattern. The only reason I'm calling this intermediate is because it has some slightly tricky ruler work. But it is very repetitive so once you make your first cuts, it's simple.      Today I've got a short and simple post where I'm consolidating my top five intermediate level quilt patterns. These are all great if you want to hone your skills or learn a new one. Let's jump in!      This is the Rooflines Quilt Pattern and again the only reason I'm saying this one is intermediate is the ruler work. I...

  Surface pattern design by definition is a pattern that is created to repeat seamlessly on any surface such as wallpaper, fabric, etc. My love of interior design and quilting has always returned me to this dream. My dream is to become a surface pattern designer. I want to see my own designs come to life on fabric, wallpaper, rugs, journals and anywhere else it takes me!   Above are some branch sketches and a wallpaper that is available on my Spoonflower shop.   Here are just a few small examples of where you might see a repeating piece of...

  Today is the day friends! The Rooflines Quilt Pattern is out in the world. It's been over a year since I have designed a modern quilt pattern and released it into the world so it feels great to shake off the dust today!      I was approached by Modish Quilter Magazine in 2022 about designing a pattern for an upcoming issue of their online magazine. I immediately said - yes! This pattern originally released in their January 2023 issue with instructions for the throw size only.  Above is the original quilt I made for Modish Quilter Magazine. It...

Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission from the sale if you click through and purchase.  We LOVE our sewing machines don't we? We work them to the bone so they definitely need some R&R every now and then. Today I'm sharing a few maintenance musts for you to keep in mind while you're quilting.  Before we begin I have a quick note for you all. These are my own tips and guidelines that I follow for my Bernina 350. You should always refer to your...

Some of the links below are affiliate links, meaning, at no additional cost to you, I may earn a small commission from the sale if you click through and purchase.    We are always looking for ways to save a little time when we quilt aren't we? Occasionally, I'll give myself a leisurely amount of time to make a quilt but usually I have a deadline. I've noticed there are four categories where you can save a little time by shifting your routine a bit. Let's dive in!   Start Strong: This might seem obvious, but I think everyone needs this...