Sewn Modern Quilt Patterns

What is Surface Pattern Design?

Interior Design Surface Pattern Design

What is Surface Pattern Design?

  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...

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Rooflines Quilt Pattern

Rooflines Quilt Pattern

  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...

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Sewing Machine Maintenance

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Sewing Machine Maintenance

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...

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Quilting Time Savers

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Quilting Time Savers

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...

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Modern Quilt Coat II

Modern Quilt Coat II

Hey there! My mom has been at it again y'all! She made another quilt coat in a completely different style. I wish I was brave enough to tackle garment sewing, but I'm just not. So, without further delay I'll pass it over to her for some tips on how she created this masterpiece.      Hello! This is Janette Steinheimer aka Amy's mom! I knew I wanted to make another quilt coat after making my first one for Amy, but I wasn't sure I wanted the same style. I decided I wanted to make a shorter coat that could be...

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