Sewn Modern Quilt Patterns

Today on the blog I have Kate Strader here to share all her tips and tricks for turning your favorite modern quilt blocks into a tote bag. I hope you enjoy this free tutorial! Please share your totes on Instagram so we can all see your makes! I'll hand it over to Kate now... enjoy!  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       Hi! I’m Kate from Kate Shea Quilts… lover of sewing and squishy...

  Today we have our final interview of the Summer Series with Sarah Golden of Sarah Golden Art. I have admired Sarah's work for so, so long! I love her style and always love the modern quilt fabric she designs. Sarah is a painter and designer living in Sacramento, CA and is currently designing fabric for Andover Fabrics. I hope you'll enjoy her interview as much as I did! Let's jump in!     Did you always know you wanted to be in a creative field? What did you study in school? Tell us all about how you got to...

 Purchase your copy of the Close-Knit Quilt Pattern here! The third pattern in our series is here y'all! I know you're not supposed to pick favorites, but this one honestly takes the cake for me. I have had a lot of fun making different versions of this one and I connect a lot to the inspiration behind this one. Let's dig in!      Another aspect of Scandinavian homes is their creation of a cozy atmosphere. Their winters can be long and very harsh so a cozy spot to gather with family and friends inside is important. So, important that...

Headshot by Jen Siska   Today's interview is an actual dream come true! I love Jen Hewett's work and her style. I felt like I was shooting for the moon when I reached out about an interview because I know how busy she is. Her work is incredible as you will see below.   I first started to follow her in 2018 when I discovered her fabric for the backing on the two Brothers Quilts I made for the boys' nursery. (I can't believe they were ever this small!) Photos above by Bree Linn Photography   Jen is an artist...

  Today we are continuing our interview series with an interview with the one and only Fran Gulick of Cotton & Joy. She is a new quilt fabric designer with two collections she has designed for Riley Blake. Her fabrics and quilt patterns will make anyone and everyone smile! Fran brings so much color and joy to her work. Let's jump in and find out more about her journey into design!      Did you always know you wanted to be in a creative field? What did you study in school? Or, what did you originally see yourself doing as...