Sewn Modern Quilt Patterns

  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 don’t know how much goes into making a quilt. When I sat down to calculate the costs - I ended up...

      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...

    Hey there! I revisited the Sunroom Quilt Pattern this week to make a new all hanging for the guest bedroom. Today I am sharing a free tutorial for you to make your own!    Supplies: For the circles and half-circles you could use three different colors, scraps, fat quarts or all one color. If you go with one color you will only need about ⅛ yard. See pattern for templates and cut sizes. Background: ½ yard Batting: Approximately 20" x 28" scrap (This leaves you extra - you could go smaller) Backing: 14 ½" x 23 ½" scrap...

  Hey friends! I have been trying to think of ways to be more environmentally friendly when I am quilting. I am really thoughtful about the beautiful fabrics I select and I want to use every scrap so that nothing goes to waste. Today I am sharing a scrap buster tutorial to make a quilted bookmark!   How to make a quilted bookmark: Materials: Fusible Midweight Interfacing Quilter's Cotton Scraps Sewing Machine Iron & Pressing Mat     Other Helpful materials: 6 1/2" Quilters Ruler   Cutting Instructions: Cut (1) 2 ½" x 6 ½" piece from each of your scraps for...