This weekend I finished my first quilt of the entire year. I used to bust out about 12-15 quilts a year, but this is my first completed quilt in 2015! If you follow me on Instagram or Facebook you may have seen all the videos and photos I posted as I worked on a Concerto crib quilt for a baby...

This month I had the pleasure of collaborating with Patchwork Threads, on a new t-shirt with the design of my Modern Beauty quilt block from the Skill Builder BOM 2013. You can get this awesome shirt for yourself at Patchwork Threads. In light of this awesome new quilty t-shirt I thought it would be fun to put together another tutorial for the quilt block. Originally...

These summery fresh prints were chosen for a bundle by Karin Jordan of Leigh Laurel Studios. This week Karin is giving away a fat quarter Butterfly Lagoon Bundle in Prints and Solids over on her blog. You can enter to win here. This bundle includes (left to right): Miniflores in Sunbathed, Remix Crisscross in Green, Rumpled in Sour, Adventure in Springs, Prisma Elements in Larimar Sea, snd Butterfly...

Today, I would like to share a bag I made using the Blanche Barrel Bag pattern by Alicia Wietholter for Swoon Patterns. All of the bags in the Swoon Pattern lineup have a really professional, "store bought" look and shape. I don't make and sell items often, but for those of you who do, you will love Swoon Patterns. They give you full permission to make...

The last sample my very talented sister, Sherrana made for QuiltCon was the Emery Dress by Christine Haynes. She enjoyed making the pattern so much, she made two. She has written about her experience making the Emery Dress version one in plaid and version two in linen on her blog at Needles and Nails. For the dress she made for me I picked out Folk...

Minty aloe, reds, black and blues this mixup makes for a pretty palette. This bundle includes (left to right): Dotted Boulevard by Sara Lawson, XOXO in Night Owl from Cotton and Steel, Geo Braid in Navy from Camelot Fabrics, Herringbone in Turquoise by Joel Dewberry, Oval Elements in Saffron from Art Gallery Fabrics, Metro Living Loops in Iron from Robert Kaufman. Coordinating Solids This bundle includes (left to right): Kona Cotton...

This weeks bundle is an awesome stash builder. The Luck of the Irish Bundle is a great assortment of green prints and solids just in time for St. Patrick's Day! This bundle includes (left to right): Take Flight in Jade, XOXO in Picnic Gold, Dottie in Picnic, Remix Crisscross in Green, Eyelet in Green, and Forest Geo in Calico. Coordinating Solids This bundle includes (left to...

A few years ago I made the 241 Tote Noodlehead for the first time. You may recall an old blog post I wrote with pictures of two 241 Totes I made as gifts for my sisters. Since then the pattern has been revised and comes in a printed version. I stock the 241 Tote and other Noodlehead patterns in my...

This week I will be sharing some pictures with links to a few pattern reviews. Before QuiltCon my very talented sister, Sherrana made a few samples of patterns I sell in my shop. She has written reviews for these patterns on her blog at Needles and Nails. Meet Sherrana Sherrana builds creations from reclaimed pallet wood, sews many gifts, and likes to...

This week I will be sharing some pictures with links to a few pattern reviews. Before QuiltCon my very talented sister, Sherrana made a few samples of patterns I sell in my shop. She has written reviews for these patterns on her blog at Needles and Nails. Meet Sherrana Sherrana builds creations from reclaimed pallet wood, sews many gifts, and likes to...

This week I will be sharing some pictures with links to a few pattern reviews. Before QuiltCon my very talented sister, Sherrana made a few samples of patterns I sell in my shop. She has written reviews for these patterns on her blog at Needles and Nails. Meet Sherrana Sherrana builds creations from reclaimed pallet wood, sews many gifts, and likes to...

This weeks bundle is inspired by a summer filled with fun at the polo club. Enjoy horseback riding, crossword finds, baking and jacks. This bundle includes (left to right): Hot Cross Buns in Natural, Netorious in Mixing Bowl Gold, Jacks in Aqua, Mustang in Metallic Olive, Wordfind in Navy, and XOXO in Bright Plum. Coordinating Solids This bundle includes (left to right): Kona Cotton in Putty, Kona Cotton...

Between Skill Builder BOM and QuiltCon preparation I have been snowed under for months. Last August when I started the shop addition of Pile O' Fabric I decided to apply for a booth space at QuiltCon.  QuiltCon was my first time ever having a booth at a show. Im happy to say it was a great success! I really enjoyed getting to meet...

UPDATE: See new blog post and files here. A while back I put together an Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop Swatches file of Kona® Cotton colors. This file makes designing quilts easier in Adobe applications. Now Robert Kaufman has a whopping 303 Kona® Cotton colors! Updating the file to add the new colors has been on my to do list for months, but thanks to...

The Valedictorian bundle has a sophisticated palette featuring many trendy geometric shapes, feathers and arrows. This bundle includes (left to right): Prisma Elements in Onyx, Panache in Profundo, Weave in Yarrow, Netorious in Cloud Silver, Breeze in Natural, and Fletching Chant. Coordinating Solids This bundle includes (left to right): Kona Cotton in Pepper, Kona Cotton in Windsor, Kona Cotton in Yarrow, Kona Cotton in Stone, Kona Cotton in Tan,  and Kona Cotton in Ivory. Get Your Valedictorian Bundle Share...

Next year is quickly approaching, will you be participating in the 2015 Skill Builder Block of the Month? Are you considering joining, but nervous, scared or have questions? Well today I want to answer a few FAQ's about the Skill Builder BOM and next years Technicolor Galaxy quilt, to help you decide whether or not this block of the month...

The Cottage Rose bundle was inspired by the color scheme in a cottage style quilt at Ikea that has crimson roses, green leaves, and black accents on a cream background.  This bundle includes (left to right): Swarm in Indigo, Spot On in Metallic Jungle, Woodgrain in Straw, Sun Tracks, Netorious in Cloud Silver, and Steeping Awakening in Metallic. Coordinating Solids This bundle includes (left to right): Kona Cotton in Pepper, Kona Cotton in Jungle, Kona...

The Meadow Mist bundle is a beautiful selection of prints and solids curated by blogger Cheryl Brickey at Meadow Mist Designs. This bundle includes (left to right): Script in Watermelon, Midnight Flora in Navy, Dottie in Jean Jacket, Line Scratch in Blue, Branches in Blue, and Sketch in Fog. Coordinating Solids This bundle includes (left to right): Kona Cotton in Nautical, Kona Cotton in Windsor, Kona Cotton in Candy Blue, Kona Cotton in Baby Blue, Kona Cotton...

That's a wrap folks! This year's 2014 Skill Builder Block of the Month has come to an end. This year the quilt theme was sewing room tools and supplies and the quilt is called For the Love of Sewing.  Even though the year has come to an end, you can still join the online class for 2014 Skill Builder BOM....

Looking for another quick handmade gift? Today I listed my new Quilter's Tool Belt pattern.  No more losing your tools! Stay organized and keep your sewing tools, phone, and goodies on you at all times with the Quilter’s Tool Belt! Also works great as a cooking, gardening, and crafting apron. This apron has an 80” waistband and measures approximately 19” x...