Sewn Modern Quilt Patterns

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. Here we are with another addition of Weekend Refresh. Today is a super simple way to elevate the look of your woven bins. Inspiration for this little tutorial was born because I couldn't find a bin I was happy with for our Mudroom. I searched for hours only to fall in love with a basket that was way too expensive and also out of stock. So, instead I ordered six...

Buy the Leaded Light Quilt Pattern here!  Introducing the Leaded Light Quilt Pattern! I have wanted to design a quilt pattern inspired by the architecture of Frank Lloyd Wright for a while now. I remember studying several of his buildings while studying Interior Design in college. It's been said that by setting the standard for Prairie Style houses he established the first true, American architecture. He advised his students to, "study nature, love nature, stay close to nature. It will never fail you."   Quilt kit available from Lamb & Loom here!  Wright spent most of his childhood on the...

  NOTE: This post was originally published in 2021. Costs have obviously changed since then so adjust accordingly as you read.    If you’re someone who has ever sold custom quilts you know a lot of time and energy goes into selecting the perfect fabric and making the actual quilt.    If you’re someone who has ever purchased a handmade quilt - do you know the material costs involved in making that quilt? Or the number of hours that went into it?    I started my business selling handmade quilts and other home goods. I quickly realized a lot of people...

      Often I get asked “What is modern quilting?” What does it mean to call myself a modern quilt pattern designer? Modern quilting still uses the basics of traditional quilting but I think a modern quilt pattern plays by its own rules. Today I am looking into both Traditional and Modern Quilting to find the differences.   You know a modern quilt when you see one! The Modern Quilt Guild defines modern quilting in this way:   Modern quilts are primarily functional and inspired by modern design. Modern quilters work in different styles and define modern quilting in...

  Hey there! Today we have a slightly different companion tutorial to the Mudroom Quilt Pattern. I have done several free pillow and wall hanging tutorials which could easily be applied to this quilt pattern, but I wanted to try something different.    I have always dreamed of having a beautiful Fiddle Lead Fig tree in the corner of our dining room. The boys are finally old enough to know not to mess with the plants that are at their eye level - so I went for it! I was super lucky to find such a pretty, full tree at...