There’s a new quilted coat in the works! One of the top comments/questions I get about my jackets is “What steps are involved in the planning process of a handmade quilted coat?” Given how much fabric it takes to stitch one up, I get the interest. Since I’m about to dive into making a new … [Read more...] about Designing a Custom Quilted Coat for my Mum
Little Forest Block of the Month Quilt
You did it! You completed all 12 of your Little Forest Block of the Month quilt blocks! Spectacular job! 😊 Now all that’s left to do is pull your tree blocks into a quilt top! By sticking with the skill builder challenge, you’ve developed your quilting muscles and learned lots of new quilting … [Read more...] about Little Forest Block of the Month Quilt
Pine Tree – Block 12 of the Little Forest BOM
You’ve made it to the last block in the Little Forest Block of the Month quilt! Well done! All that’s left to tackle is the Pine Tree quilt block 😊 This one should be easy-peasy for you to stitch up now that you’re rocking all the new quilty skills you’ve got under your belt after joining the … [Read more...] about Pine Tree – Block 12 of the Little Forest BOM
Fabric Colour Cards: why you need them
I know, I know! You read the subject about the fabric colours cards in my stash and probably groaned knowing I’d be talking yet again about my love for fabric colour cards – ha! But I just can’t help it. I initially thought they were super expensive for what they were and didn’t see the value in … [Read more...] about Fabric Colour Cards: why you need them
Modern Quilter’s First Visit to QuiltCon 2023
I’m back from my first QuiltCon 2023 in Atlanta, Georgia! This event seems to bring out strong feelings in quilters. Whether you attend in person or follow along virtually, it can be an overwhelming event. I’ve certainly felt that way over the past 8 years that I’ve followed the event from … [Read more...] about Modern Quilter’s First Visit to QuiltCon 2023
Lodgepole Tree – Block 11 of the Little Forest BOM
Eek! Can you believe this is the second to last block to be revealed in the Little Forest Block of the Month quilt? The time is flying by but the quilty fun continues with the Lodgepole Pine tree quilt block. Your quilting confidence and capabilities have been growing with each new tree block … [Read more...] about Lodgepole Tree – Block 11 of the Little Forest BOM
