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Small Business Saturday sale now on my Etsy page (

Small Business Saturday sale now on my Etsy page (US page only, link in bio). If there is anything from my Irish site, I can move it over as I am phasing it out. 20% off everything from now until Monday night. Use code SBS2021ACQ

Thanks again for supporting small businesses.

#smallbusinessowner #smallbusinesssaturday #supportsmallbusiness #fortcollinssmallbusiness #shoplocal #etsy #etsyshop #etsysale #modernquilting #handmadecards #quiltsforsale #coloradomodernquilters

#ModernHSTBOM2021 November block, with @stephjacob

#ModernHSTBOM2021 November block, with @stephjacobsondesigns and @zanymouse

All caught up for a few more days and HSTs cut for December’s block.

My lads said this one looks like a @lego Ninjago shrunken with an extra blade, so that’s a bonus. To me it is still the #DrivingInSwitzerlandQuilt

Fabric: @carriebloomston ♥️
@orlakiely 🚘
@konacotton 🖤

#modernhstbom #halfsquaretriangles #hstquilt #shrunken #legoninjago #kidapproved #swissinspired #orlakiely #carriebloomstonfabric #konacotton #quiltstagram #modernquilt

#ModernHSTBOM2021 bonus block 4 for the BOM run by

#ModernHSTBOM2021 bonus block 4 for the BOM run by @zanymouse and @stephjacobsondesigns

#DrivingInSwitzerland is based on the larger blocks at 4.5” so the square blocks are 16.5” so it’s getting pretty big. 1 block to go to catch up. This is the most cohesive my posts have ever been 😂

♥️ 🖤: @carriebloomston @orlakiely and @robertkaufman

#halfsquaretriangles #hstquilt #redandblackquilt #flyinggeese #pinwheel #repurposedclothing #orlakielyfabric #repurposedclothing #triangles #carriebloomstondreamer #carriebloomston #konacotton

#ModernHSTBOM2021 bonus block 3, with @zanymouse a

#ModernHSTBOM2021 bonus block 3, with @zanymouse and @stephjacobsondesigns

#DrivingInSwitzerlandQuilt is nearly caught up. Only 2 more to go before the last one releases in Dec.

Fabric: @carriebloomston 🇨🇭
@orlakiely 🚘
@konacotton 🖤

#HSTBOM #blockofthemonthquilt #hstquilt #halfsquaretriangles #carriebloomstonfabric #windhamfabrics #orlakielyworld #orlakiely #retroprint #carprint #konacottonsolids

#ModernHSTBOM2021 October block with @zanymouse an

#ModernHSTBOM2021 October block with @zanymouse and @stephjacobsondesigns

#DrivingInSwitzerlandQuilt with fabric from:
1 T-shirt- cars by @orlakiely
Red with white + by @carriebloomston
Kona black by @robertkaufman

#hourglass #quiltblock #quiltblocks #quiltstagram #redandblackquilt #carriebloomstonfabric #switzerland #orlakiely #orlakielyhome #windhamfabrics #blockofthemonth

#ModernHSTBOM2021 September block, with @stephjaco

#ModernHSTBOM2021 September block, with @stephjacobsondesigns and @zanymouse

#DrivingInSwitzerlandQuilt catch up.

Fabric: @carriebloomston @orlakiely and @konacotton

#modernhstbom #holidaysewing #wip #quiltwip #redandblack #redandblackquilt #modernquilting #orlakiely #orlakielyfabric #repurposedshirt #carriebloomstonfabric #windhamfabrics

#ModernHSTBOM2021 August block, by @stephjacobsond

#ModernHSTBOM2021 August block, by @stephjacobsondesigns and @zanymouse

#DrivingInSwitzerlandQuilt fabrics: @carriebloomston @orlakiely and @robertkaufman #konablack

#bom2021 #bomquilt #hstquilt #carriebloomstonfabric #windhamfabrics #orlakiely #repurposedclothing

#ModernHSTBOM2021 July block with @zanymouse and @

#ModernHSTBOM2021 July block
with @zanymouse and @stephjacobsondesigns

#DrivingInSwitzerlandQuilt fabrics:
@carriebloomston🇨🇭 @orlakiely 🚙 and @konacotton black.

#blockofthemonth #blockofthemonthquilt #halfsquaretriangles #drivinginswitzerland #qal2021 #julyblock #quiltproject #quiltstagram

#ModernHSTBOM2021 catch up with the June block. Th

#ModernHSTBOM2021 catch up with the June block. This might be my favourite so far. Only 6 More blocks to go for my #DrivingInSwitzerlandQuilt

Fabric: @carriebloomston @orlakiely and @robertkaufman

#konacotton #orlakielyworld #orlakiely #carriebloomstonfabric #repurposedtshirts #windhamfabrics #BOM #quiltproject #wednesdaynightsewing #playingcatchup

#ModernHSTBOM2021 May block Fabric: red with whit

#ModernHSTBOM2021 May block

Fabric: red with white + @carriebloomston
Car print (t-shirt) @orlakiely
Black @konacotton

#halfsquaretriangles #hsts #redandblack #retroprint #redandblackquilt #carriebloomstonfabric #blockofthemonth #drivinginswitzerlandquilt

Catching up on the #ModernHSTBOM2021 with @zanymou

Catching up on the #ModernHSTBOM2021 with @zanymouse and @stephjacobsondesigns

I thought I had about 3 left to make, but when I looked, I had made the last one at the beginning of April. Not sure where all that time has gone, but looking forward to catching up. This is #BonusBlock2 from April.

Fabric: @carriebloomston red with crosses, @konacotton black and an @orlakiely car print t-shirt backed with stabiliser. I’ll get a group photo when I have a few more in the daylight.

#hst #hstquilt #blockofthemonth #blockofthemonthquilt #bom2021 #carriebloomstonfabric #windhamfabrics #orlakiely #repurposedclothing #patchworkquilt #drivinginswitzerlandquilt

A long overdue block for @yesandbethanne and her #

A long overdue block for @yesandbethanne and her #BedouinQuilt for our @fortcollinsmqg #MigratoryBee2021

This one is 12” x 36” and based very loosely on a Tumbling Block tutorial from @purlsoho and inspiration from @talesofastitcher ‘s #ImprovPatchwork book. Lots of Y-seams but not too bad. I have been wanting to make something like this and these Migratory bee blocks are a great way to make a small project. I used the smaller stripes that someone had as leftover to add some zing.

#fortcollinsmqgshowandtell #mqg #showmeyourmqg #modernquiltguild #purlsoho #purlsohobusyhands #modernquilts #tumblingblocks #yseams #sewingwithsolids #purlsoho #purlsohopattern #quilting #modernquilting #isewlation #quiltstagram

Loving this #CozyCavesQuilt designed by @breezeblo

Loving this #CozyCavesQuilt designed by @breezeblockquilting
This is one part of a mini quilt trio pattern which will be coming soon. The others are #MiniMountainsQuilt and #TinyTreesQuilt and all make up the #LittleLandscapeTrio

I am planning on making all 3, and then decide on the quilting. I love making a project that can be finished in a few hours. And this one is broken down into parts which made it easy to just make a section at a time and then put it all together. Looking forward to making the other 2 very soon.

Fabric: @carolynfriedlander

#MiniQuiltTrio #landscapequilt #patterntesting #breezeblockquilting #fpp #miniquilt #miniquilts #foundationpaperpiecing #insetcircles #patchwork #modernquilt #modernlandscape #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #landscape #landscapedesign

One more sneaky peek at the secret pattern testing

One more sneaky peek at the secret pattern testing for @amarar_creacions
No correct guesses yet, but this one might give a bit more clues. Clever scrap busting project revealed soon.

Fabric: @robertkaufman #konacottonsolids in wasabi, grass green, and delft blue.

#amararcreacionspatterns #secretsewing #patterntest #sewingproject #sewngoods #fpp #patchwork #foundationpaperpiecingpattern #aurifilthread #craftproject #artdecostyle

Working on pattern testing one part of a 3 mini qu

Working on pattern testing one part of a 3 mini quilt series by @breezeblockquilting

This one is the #CozyCavesQuilt which has lots of great elements. Inset circles, fpp, and traditional piecing. I love the landscape inspiration of these wonderful mini quilts.

Fabric: @carolynfriedlander

#breezeblockquilting #miniquilt #miniseriesquilt #insetcircles #carolynfriedlander #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #fpp #paperpiecing #landscapequilt #patternwritingacademy #patterntesting #quiltpattern #LittleLandscapeTrio

#MFAQAL week 6, with @mfaboston and @broadclothstu

#MFAQAL week 6, with @mfaboston and @broadclothstudio

#ScissorCutRingBlock designed by @broadclothstudio

This was one of the blocks I was most excited to make. Such a clever take on a Double Wedding Ring block. I used a ton of small leftovers for the background which is so rewarding.

In the middle of the night I trimmed one piece wrong, but I decided to leave it and see if I still notice it later or not. I would need to make more improv background. Fix it or no?

Fabric: Deco print by @giucy_giuce and solids from @alisonglass

#mfaboston #broadclothstudiopatterns #doubleweddingring #qal #sewalong #moderntraditional #improvpiecing #improvpatchwork #patchwork #modernquilting #quiltstagram #improvquilting #decobygg #giucygiuce #giucygiucefabric #alisonglasskaleidoscope #alisonglass #alisonglassfabric

Working on some secret sewing/pattern testing for

Working on some secret sewing/pattern testing for @amarar_creacions today. Using up a lot of little scraps I saved for just this sort of thing. Any guesses what it will be? Not a little kayak 🛶 like it looks here, but something very clever from Catalina’s clever 🧠 I am very excited about this project and look g forward to finishing it and showing off her idea very soon.

#amararcreationspatterns
#tinypiecing #scrapbuster #sewingproject #konacottonsolids #fpp #paperpiecing #foundationpaperpiecingpattern #foundationpaperpieced #secretsewing #patterntesting

Missing my helper

Missing my helper

#MFAQAL with @broadclothstudio and @mfaboston #F

#MFAQAL with @broadclothstudio and @mfaboston

#FlyjngFieldBlock designed by @cottonandjoy based on a Traditional Flying Geese block. I love the background variation in this block.

Fabric: Deco prints by @giucy_giuce and Kaleidoscope solids by @alisonglass

#flyinggeese #cottonandjoypatterns #mfaboston #giucygiucefabric
#alisonglassfabric #modernquilting #moderntraditional #flyinggeeseblock #flightpatterns #sewalong

#MFAQAL with @mfaboston and @broadclothstudio #M

#MFAQAL with @mfaboston and @broadclothstudio

#MirrorStarBlock designed by @marygoroundquilts which was inspired by a Traditional Ohio Star block and given a great modern spin.

Fabric: Deco prints by @giucy_giuce and Kaleidoscope solids by @alisonglass

#mfaqalweek5 #mfaboston #marygoroundquilts #quiltalong #aurifilthread #decobygg #giucygiuce #alisonglass #alisonglasskaleidoscope #artdeco #starblock #modernquilt #quiltstagram #patchwork #weekendsewing #sewingproject

Thinking of Veterans today and listening to a some

Thinking of Veterans today and listening to a something on @npr about how 40% of the homeless population (at least in Colorado) are Veterans. We have a responsibility to support veterans during, and after service. A local practical way to help is to give to local food banks, money to support @denverrescuemission , clothing to shelters, and many more. Suggestions welcome.

This reminded me of the @sjsacademy BOM block designed by @simonequilts and inspired by Youth Artivist, Logan Ford. I made this one last year for my #sjsabom quilt.

Block description on second photo gives a great explanation.

#veteransday #sjsa #sjsacademy #veterans #homelessveterans #socialjustice #artivist #carolynfriedlanderfabrics
#carolynfriedlander #blockofthemonth #supportveterans #indigoshimachallenge #reuseshirts #quiltstagram #modernquilting #modernquilts #quilting #quilts #aurifilthread #aurifil

Anne of Green Gables meets Meetings With Remarkabl

Anne of Green Gables meets Meetings With Remarkable Trees for @seaschellquilts Quilty Library migratory bee quilt.

I saw the gorgeous block @petrahenrich2772 made earlier this week and immediately wanted to make one. I left it in 2 parts as it is fairly large (25.5” x 21” if combined). The block is part of a free pattern by @tilda_usa called #WindyDaysQuilt
I left out the little dog as I couldn’t remember my favourite red headed literary heroine with a dog, eventhough this red head is very fond of dogs. She is sporting a #ptchwork #quiltcoat

Books: #MeetingsWithRemarkableTrees by Thomas Pakenham is another all time favourite 🌳

#AnneOfGreenGables by @_lucy_maud_montgomery_

Fabric: @carolynfriedlander

#sqquiltylibrary #fcmqg #migratorybee2021 #showmeyourmqg #mqg #tildapattern #redheads #bookblock #bookstagram #quiltstagram #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #books #aurifilthread #windyday #communitysewing #fcmqgshowandtell #quiltingbee #quiltblock #sewingmystash

#MFAQAL week 4, with @mfaboston and @broadclothstu

#MFAQAL week 4, with @mfaboston and @broadclothstudio

#MidCenturyModernHouseBlock designed by @benmillett inspired by a traditional House Block and Eichler homes. I picked these Deco prints from @giucy_giuce to use for this QAL because of this block. When I went to pick for this block. There are few more variations I would like to make to go with this one. Love this block design.

Fabric: #decobygg @giucy_giuce and #alisonglasskaleidoscope solids by @alisonglass

#houseblock #benmillettpatterns #midcenturymodern #midcenturymoderndesign #eichler #eichlerhomes #aurifilthread #artdeco #midcenturymodernhome #quiltblock #quiltalong #giucygiucefabric #giucygiuce #alisonglass #quilt #sewing #sewingproject

#MFAQAL week 4 with @mfaboston and @broadclothstud

#MFAQAL week 4 with @mfaboston and @broadclothstudio

#CityDwellerBlock designed by @strawberrycreekquilts
I love the movement in this block design based on a traditional Log Cabin block. I changed mine up a bit as I am using smaller scraps for the solids.

Fabric: Deco prints by @giucy_giuce and kaleidoscope solids by @alisonglass

#halfsquaretriangles #strawberrycreekquilts #quiltalong2021 #decobygg #giucygiucefabric #alisonglassfabric #alisonglasskaleidoscope
#inspiredbyart #deco #quilt #quilting

#SewSquadSampler2021 block 10, with @libselliott

#SewSquadSampler2021 block 10, with @libselliott

FPP and appliqué for this one to make another clever block design from Libs. I would love to make a whole quilt from this block.

Fabric: @orlakiely from a shoe bag and a tunic top, plus @konacotton solids.

#sewsquad #libssewsquad2021 #libselliott #orlakiely #orlakielyfabric #repurposed #appliqué #repurposedclothing #konacottonsolids #aurifilthread #logcabinquilt #logcabinblock #blockofthemonth #quiltstagram #irishdesign #retropattern

#MFAQAL week 3 with @mfaboston and @broadclothstud

#MFAQAL week 3 with @mfaboston and @broadclothstudio

One of two blocks this week, #CheckerboardDanceFloorBlock by @satomi_quilts is a clever twist on a traditional Checkerboard block. The added little bits of interest add a great secondary pattern.

Fabric: Deco prints by @giucy_giuce and Kaleidoscope solids by @alisonglass

#quiltalong #checkerboard #checkerboardblock #moderntraditional #satomiquiltspattern #decobygg #alisonglasskaleidoscope #giucygiuce #alisonglass #wovens #artdeco #quiltstagram #quiltingismytherapy #sewalong

Today’s the day! It’s a short ballot in our co

Today’s the day! It’s a short ballot in our county at least. Zero excuses for not voting, especially here in Colorado. In Larimer co there are drive up boxes everywhere. It is easy and so important. Today I am working for the election and it is just so interesting to see how it all works behind the scenes. So many safety checks and procedures and many eyes checking. So proud of Colorado for making voting accessible to all.

Vote letters are from @amarar_creacions fpp alphabet

Fabric: @carriebloomston and @giucy_giuce

#vote #vote2021 #votecolorado #quilts #quilt #amarar_creacions #amarar_creacionspatterns #aurifil #aurifilthread #carriebloomston #carriebloomstonfabric #guicyguice #guicyguicefabric #quilting #miniquilt #improv #improvquilting #paperpieced #fpp #modernquilting #votequilt #coloradovotes #getoutandvote #moderninternationalalphabet

#MFAQAL hosted by @broadclothstudio and @mfaboston

#MFAQAL hosted by @broadclothstudio and @mfaboston
Block 3, #FloatingLinesBlock designed by @mrsporfiria and inspired by a Floating Bars block. I love this crisp block design.

Fabric: Deco fabric by @giucy_giuce and Kaleidoscope by @alisonglass

#quiltalong #mrsporfiriapatterns #decobygg #giucygiucefabric #alisonglasskaleidoscope #alisonglass #decostyle #quiltalong #quiltstagram

It is pattern release day for the #DrishtiQuilt de

It is pattern release day for the #DrishtiQuilt designed by @bloomingpoppies

This was a quick fun make that uses Fat Eighths or Fat Quarters and a little bit of yardage. Great secondary patterns where the blocks meet up. I am hoping to do a bit of hand quilting on this one too. I used the extra HSTs from the snowballed corners to make a pattern in the back and pieced the rest with scraps from the front and another project.

@bloomingpoppies is also offering 20% off on all her patterns today and tomorrow.

Fabric: @konacotton snow, @patbravodesign for @artgalleryfabrics and a few others from my stash with missing selvedges.

#bloomingpoppiespatterns #drishti #artgalleryfabrics #patbravodesigns #sewingmystash #sewingmystashoff #autumnquilt #autumnleaves #partyinthequiltback #quiltsinthewild #everemblemlabels #fallquilt #isewlation

Oíche Shamhna shona daoibh! Happy Halloween 🎃

Oíche Shamhna shona daoibh! Happy Halloween 🎃 I meant to finish this #CreepyEyesQuilt by today, but it makes great banners for both sides of the porch like this 💀 🕷 🦇 pumpkin 🎃

Watcher panel and other fabric @libselliott

Creepy Eyesquilt pattern @amarar_creacions

#creepyeyes #watcherpanel #libselliott #libselliottfabric #halloween #skulls #halloweenquilt #oícheshamhna #samhain #halloweendecorations

#SilkStarsQAL final photos. Thank you @tessellate_

#SilkStarsQAL final photos. Thank you @tessellate_textiles and @piecefabricco for a wonderful QAL. It is great to see so many different examples and variety from the #SilkStarsQuilt pattern.

Fabric: vintage Irish wool from a friend’s attic, one hemp @patagonia dress, @patbravodesign for @artgalleryfabrics @kaffefassettstudio @diamondtextiles @robertkaufman #essexlinen and some scraps from my stash.

#quiltalong2021 #tesselatetextilespattern #aurifilthread #lemoynestarquilt #starquilt #quiltsinthewild #autumnincolorado ##autumnquilt #fallquilt #irishwool #vintagewool #quiltfacing #repurposedclothing #sustainablesewing #vintagefabrics #reducereuserecyle #wornwear #woolquilt

I started this Pineapple block at the @pinkdoorfab

I started this Pineapple block at the @pinkdoorfabrics #sewfancyretreat2021 in a tiny piecing class with @giucy_giuce using scraps from my #LongLeafQuilt
This little block (4” centre block) is 1/4 of a #miniseriespineappleblock by @giucy_giuce and @alisonglass

The block is for @2dogsquilting #PineappleParadiseQuilt which is Hanna’s Migratory Bee quilt for the @fortcollinsmqg

Fabric: @carolynfriedlander and @giucy_giuce

#miniseriessal #migratorybee2021 #fcmqgshowandtell #tinypiecing #giucygiucepatterns #giucygiuce #sewfancy #aurifilthread #carolynfriedlander #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #alisonglasspatterns #showmeyourmqg #fcmqg #pineappleblock #sewingmyscraps #pineappleparadise #coloradomodernquilters #paperpiecing #fpp #foundationpaperpiecing

Lovely postal delivery prize from the wonderful #S

Lovely postal delivery prize from the wonderful #SilkStarsQAL with @piecefabricco @quiltfolk and @tessellate_textiles
It is a gorgeous coffee table book and I am looking forward to reading every page 🤩

Also a sneak peak of my finished #SilkStarsQuilt -pattern by @tessellate_textiles 🤩 perfect for a sunny autumn day of reading on the porch.

#quiltfolk #quiltbook #quiltsinthewild #porchquilt #autumn #autumnquilt #vintagewool #repurposedwool #porchswing

#MFAQAL block 2, #HuntingtonStairsBlock designed b

#MFAQAL block 2, #HuntingtonStairsBlock designed by @the.weekendquilter

I love this modern take on a Courthouse Steps block.

Fabric: @alisonglass #alisonglasskaleidoscope and prints by @giucy_giuce #decobygg
@andoverfabrics

More info and sign up @broadclothstudio

#mfaboston #courthousesteps #courthousestepsblock #weekendquilter #alisonglassfabric #giucygiucefabric #quiltstagram #procraftination #isewlation #quarantinesewing

#MFAQAL block 1 #ModWaterLilyBlock designed by @xo

#MFAQAL block 1 #ModWaterLilyBlock designed by @xoxsew who took inspiration from Monet’s Water Lilies. I choose colours that remind me of Monet’s work.

Fabric: @giucy_giuce and @alisonglass

#mfaboston #carolinalily #monetinspired #waterlily #decobygg #giucygiucefabric #alisonglassfabrics #alisonglasskaleidoscope #modernquilt #xoxosewspatterns

Fabric pull for the #MFAQAL hosted by @broadcloths

Fabric pull for the #MFAQAL hosted by @broadclothstudio and includes patterns by 9 brilliant designers. This QAL coincides with the quilt exhibit, Fabric of a Nation at the @mfaboston
I will be winging it with fabric choices for each block, and trying to use colours that push me a bit.

Fabric: @giucy_giuce #decofabric and #kalidescope by @alisonglass solids (with beautiful texture).

#mfa #decobygg #alisonglasskaleidoscope #deco #decostyle #sewtherainbow #wovens #andoverfabrics #quiltalong #giucygiuce #alisonglass #fabricpull #sewingmystash

#SewSquadSampler2021 block 9. Another great block

#SewSquadSampler2021 block 9. Another great block design by @libselliott I love all the different curves and pieces all together.

Fabric: parts of a dress (shamrocks) and a shirt (stem print) by @orlakiely and @konacotton wasabi and two different greys.

#sewsquad #libselliott #orlakiely #sewalong #blockofthemonth #repurosed #repurposedclothing #reducereuserecycle #retrodesign #orlakielyfabric #irishdesign #quiltblock #sewallthecurves #sewingcurves

#CreepyEyesQAL quilt is pieced for Skeleton Boy wh

#CreepyEyesQAL quilt is pieced for Skeleton Boy who is currently quarantined with Covid.

Enjoying this QAL with @amarar_creacions and this week’s sponsor @sewingbysarahstore

I used 2 large fpp eye sets and 1 set of extra large eyes (printed at 120%). All prints by @libselliott

Other side is also pieced using @libselliott Watcher panels and a few of her other brilliant prints, along with Kona wasabi.

#creepyeyesquilt #quiltalong #amararcreacionspatterns #libselliottfabric #libselliottwatcher #halloween #samhain #skeletoncostume #halloweenquilts #aurifilthread #kidsquilt

Quilt back pieced for my #DrishtiQuilt designed by

Quilt back pieced for my #DrishtiQuilt designed by @bloomingpoppies

I tested the baby size and saved these HSTs from the snowballed corners and made them into flying geese. It is now basted and ready to quilt tomorrow. Looking forward to showing the whole quilt on release day-Nov 1.

Fabric: @artgalleryfabrics @diamondtextiles and several unknown pieces from my stash.

#partyinthequiltback #flyinggeese #halfsquaretriangles #artgalleryfabrics #sewingmystash #sewingmystashoff #extrahsts
#quiltback

My first block for @seaschellquilts migratory bee

My first block for @seaschellquilts migratory bee quilt #sqquiltylibrary.

This is my take on the Sea of Flames jewel and it’s many puzzle boxes at the beginning of All The Light We Can Not See by @anthonydoerrwriter

This is one of my favourite books ever and was so brilliant to be in on a zoom interview with other @nolsedu alumni and Anthony Doerr recently.

Fabric: centre- @giucy_giuce and wood grain by Studio 8 for @quiltingtreasuresfabrics

#migratorybee2021 #fcmqgshowandtell
#AllTheLightWeCanNotSee #nolsalumni #anthonydoerr #seaofflames #jewelblock #woodenboxes #quiltblock

#SilkStarsQAL blocks are pieced and ready to put t

#SilkStarsQAL blocks are pieced and ready to put together. I made 4 of the throw sized blocks to make a bigger baby/wall hanging size.

Enjoying this great #SilkStarsQuilt QAL with @tessellate_textiles @piecefabricco and this week’s sponsors for 2 brilliant prizes are @theblanketstatement and @trendtexfabrics

Fabric: 1-vintage wool 2- hemp @patagonia dress 3- stripes by ? 4- #manchesterfabric by @diamondtextiles 5- @patbravodesign by @artgalleryfabrics 6- #essexlinen 7- grey dots by ? 8- @kaffefassettstudio

#quiltalong #starquilt #starblock #halfsquaretriangles #fabricscaps #aurifilthread #tesselatetextilespattern #vintagewool #naturalfibers #lemoynestar #quiltstagram #quilt #hsttrimming #compostjar #composting #sewalong #repurposedfabric #makeanddo

I am a serial extra HST snowballer. I always make

I am a serial extra HST snowballer. I always make an extra seam on snowballed corners to make something for the back or an extra project. These extra little bits are from the #HighlineQuilt by @juliawachs.designs

It is a low waste pattern and nearly zero waste if I can make something with these. I have a few ideas spinning in my head. I will trim them and see how they want to go together. I love these fabrics so much that they definitely needed to be something new.

#tinypiecing #tinyhst #tinysewing #sewingmyscraps #scrapitup #halfsquaretriangles #snowballedcorners #bonusblocks #sustainablesewing #repurposing #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #artgalleryfabrics #createandsustain #sideproject #quiltblocks

#SilkStarsQAL HSTs trimmed and ready to start sewi

#SilkStarsQAL HSTs trimmed and ready to start sewing together. I have a jar full of trimmings for the compost.

Wonderful #SilkStarsQuilt QAL with @tessellate_textiles @piecefabricco and this week’s sponsors for 2 brilliant prizes are @theblanketstatement and @trendtexfabrics
Still plenty of time to join in if you haven’t already.

Fabric: 1-vintage wool 2- hemp @patagonia dress 3- stripes by ? 4- #manchesterfabric by @diamondtextiles 5- @patbravodesign by @artgalleryfabrics 6- #essexlinen 7- grey dots by ? 8- @kaffefassettstudio

#quiltalong #starquilt #starblock #halfsquaretriangles #fabricscaps #tesselatetextilespattern #vintagewool #naturalfibers #lemoynestar #quiltstagram #quilt #hsttrimming #compostjar #composting #sewalong #repurposedfabric #makeanddo

Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss awareness day.

Today is Pregnancy and Infant Loss awareness day. Sadly, so many have experienced this type of loss and the grief is very real. It is hard to talk about for many, me included. I made a very mini quilt last year which helped to visualise it for me.

#pregnancyandinfantlossawareness #waveoflight #waveoflight2021 #1in4 #miniquilt #fabriccollage #féilecán #miscarriage

#CreepyEyesQAL with @amarar_creacions progress. I

#CreepyEyesQAL with @amarar_creacions progress. I have eyes cut and ready to sew together. There is plenty of time to join in as the blocks go together quickly. This weeks QAL sponsor is @quiltpatternmart

Fabric: @libselliott @andoverfabrics

#QAL #sewalong #halloween #halloweenquilt #amararcreacionspatterns #curvedpicing #sewallthecurves #curvedfpp #quiltingismytherapy #quiltstagram #fabriccutting

#CreepyEyesQAL fabric ready to go, and a mock up o

#CreepyEyesQAL fabric ready to go, and a mock up on @quilt_ink
The Creepy Eyes QAL is just starting with this wonderful pattern by @amarar_creacions just in time for Halloween.

I am planning on a 2 sided quilt with a @libselliott Watcher panel (or 2) on one side and a #CreepyEyesQuilt on the other side. I found a #WatcherPanel at @treelotta along with a few prints that go with it, and some other @libselliott prints at @stitchesloveland which I adore.
Looking forward to working on it. It will be for my Sam (6) who loves skeletons and the Creepy Eyes pattern. I will add in some #konacotton wasabi as well because I love it with everything and it goes well with the tooth.

#quiltalong #quiltink #amararcreacionspatterns #halloween #creepyeyes #halloweenquilt #libselliottfabric #samhain #quiltingismytherapy #paperpiecingpattern #fpp

*Not my work* Today’s Monday Maker Spotlight is

*Not my work* Today’s Monday Maker Spotlight is on Niall Meehan of @niall_seastudio @seastudio.ie @humansofswimrise and a contributor to @theoutdoorswimmingsociety

These have to be some of the most calming photos on Instagram. Niall captures the movement, light and energy of the sea so magically. I first learned about Niall through some #swimrise friends in Greystones and have been a fan ever since. Brilliant photography which makes you feel like you are in the sea too. Niall also has a stunning calendar which is available soon.

Here are a few examples of his work, please see his page for more and details. It was desperately hard to choose with so many favourites.

1- #greystones
2- #halfmoonswimmingclub #dublin
3- #vicobaths
4- #hookhead #wexford
5- Sea swimmers. I recognise @dodi_mc_ in this one.
6- Translucency of #seaweed.
7- #cahore
8- #kingofgreysones triathlon in aid of @thegavinglynnfoundation
9- #seascape
10- #seaphotography

#outdoorswimmingsociety #irishsea #seastudio #irishartist #oceanart #swimlove #seaswimming #seaweed #bouy #ireland #irishphotography #mondaymakeracq #wicklow #coldwaterswimming

#SilkStarsQAL test block and cut HSTs (still need

#SilkStarsQAL test block and cut HSTs (still need to be trimmed) for this week. I wanted to make sure I liked it before cutting any more. #SilkStarsQuilt designed by @tessellate_textiles and QAL with @piecefabricco
This week’s wonderful sponsors are @carolina_oneto and @quiltfolk

Fabric: 1-vintage wool 2- hemp @patagonia dress 3- stripes by ? 4- #manchesterfabric by @diamondtextiles 5- @patbravodesign by @artgalleryfabrics 6- #essexlinen 7- grey dots by ? 8- @kaffefassettstudio

#quiltalong #starquilt #starblock #halfsquaretriangles #tesselatetextilespattern #lemoynestar #quiltstagram #quilt

Sneak peek of the baby sized #DrishtiQuilt that I

Sneak peek of the baby sized #DrishtiQuilt that I am testing for @bloomingpoppies

I have finished the top and now looking forward to quilting it. The pattern releases on Nov 1st and it is a fun quick make. My favourite is the secondary shapes it makes when the blocks are sewn together. went for an autumn feel on a Kona snow background (snow feels like it will be soon here in Colorado).

#quiltpattern #patterntesting #quiltflimsy #quilttop #patchwork #konacotton #artgalleryfabrics #sneakpeek #quiltprogress #moderntraditional

#SilkStarsQAL cutting ✅ Great QAL with @tessell

#SilkStarsQAL cutting ✅
Great QAL with @tessellate_textiles @piecefabricco and this week’s sponsors @warmfolk and @trendtexfabrics
Looking forward to making a new #SilkStarsQuilt this time using throw size blocks.

Fabric: 1-vintage wool 2- hemp @patagonia dress 3- stripes by ? 4- #manchesterfabric by @diamondtextiles 5- @patbravodesign by @artgalleryfabrics 6- #essexlinen 7- grey dots by ? 8- @kaffefassettstudio

#silkstars #quiltalong #qal #sewalong #starquilt #vintagewool #repurposedfabric #tesselatetextilespattern #sewingmystashoff #sewmystash #fabricpull #fabriclabels #fabricorganization

I was working on a quilt today and realised that H

I was working on a quilt today and realised that HST @bloclocrulers can also work for trimming flying geese. I have a lot of their FG rulers/trimming tools, but not the right size for what I needed today. I had this one out for something else and it lined right up in the diagonal. So impressed, but also wondering if I am the last to know this?!

#quiltingtools #toptip #hst #flyinggeese #quiltblock #quiltstagram #bloclocruler #bloc_loc #sewingtips #iwastodayyearsold #quiltinghack

@amarar_creacions has announced a QAL for her new

@amarar_creacions has announced a QAL for her new #CreepyEyesQuilt pattern. It is so fun I decided to make something else. Still time to sign up and make something. It is quick pattern to make, and fun! 👀

#halloween #halloweenquilt #amararcreacionspatterns #creepyeyes #curvedfpp #haloweendecor #newpattern #quiltpattern #quiltalong #creepyeyesqal #quiltink

I started on my small throw size #DrishtiQuilt wh

I started on my small throw size #DrishtiQuilt which I am pattern testing for @bloomingpoppies
It is going together quickly, and I like the look of the two different blocks together. Here is one of the main blocks, and tomorrow I will start on the other blocks. The other blocks will use the same fabrics, plus the ones shown in the corner. I very rarely use a white background, but I am using Kona snow to give it a crisp autumn look.
I am using fabric from my stash and some are missing the selvedges. Any help identifying the centre block, outside corners, and the one in the far right corner is very welcomed.

#bloomingpoppiespatterns #patterntesting #autumnquilt #fallquilt #artgalleryfabrics #essexlinen #konacotton #sewingmystashoff #moderntraditional #moderntraditionalquilt #sewingismytherapy #quilting #patchwork

From today until the end of October, 50% of PDF pa

From today until the end of October, 50% of PDF pattern sales for my #TalkingInCirclesQuilt will go to @sjsacademy (link in bio). I will also offer 20% from my printed patterns, either from my Etsy shop, locally, or online from a retailer (just send me a message when you purchase it).

Funds raised will go to continuing the work of @sjsacademy and @sjsa_remembranceproject (non profit). Funds help to keep workshops going, send Youth Artivists to QuiltCon, shipping banners to exhibits, postage for embroidery blocks, extra materials, and everything else that SJSA does.

Please consider what you can do to help. Donations can also be made straight to SJSA if you don’t need/want a pattern.

#sjsacademy #sjsafundraiser #socialjustice #sew4justice #artivist #quiltpattern #modernquiltpattern #acorncornerquiltspatterns #patternfundraiser #supportnonprofits

Today’s Monday Maker Spotlight is on Sara Trail

Today’s Monday Maker Spotlight is on Sara Trail of @sjsacademy

Sara is an artist, activist, author, teacher, scholar, and has a drive for change.

Sara started sewing at age 4 and never stopped. She has since been a force for social justice and helping others to find their voices to create, learn and speak out. Starting with her portrait quilt of Trayvon Martin, following his tragic death in 2012, Sara used her skills to advocate against systemic racism and injustice. Sara went on to create SJSA in 2017, which is a nonprofit worldwide community encompassing several programs (Community Quilts, Youth and Adult Workshops, Learning Resources, Banners of Remembrance, Family Quilts, Block of the Month, exhibits and more).
Most recently, Sara along with Theresa Duryea Wong, wrote a book called Stitching Stolen Lives, which is just out (and amazing!!).

Find out more about Sara and SJSA @sjsacademy

I will be sharing some fundraising efforts over the next few days as well to support the work of SJSA.

#sjsa #sjsacademy #artivist #saratrail #mondaymakeracq #meettheartist #mondaymaker #socialjustice #sew4justice #sjsaremembranceproject #artivism #socialactivism #remembertheirnames #sewingcommunity #saytheirnames #makermonday

Today is launch day for the #CreepyEyesQuilt desig

Today is launch day for the #CreepyEyesQuilt designed by @amarar_creacions

It is a wonderful patterns with so many options for quilts, pillows, or anything else you wan to make with the Creepy Eyes. It is a quick one to make, just in time for Halloween! Catalina will be adding a SAL so you can join in and make something fun for a gift, your family, or for yourself. Great with scraps or yardage.
The pattern is available to colour on @quilt_ink to try out all of the options.
Check out #creepyeyesquilt for more inspiration 👀

For my pillow/cushion I used @rubystarsociety yardage, @robertkaufman #konacotton wasabi for the eyes, and some scraps for the centre of the eyes. I added some quick quilting using @aurifilthread

#amararcreacionspatterns #halloweendecor #halloweenquilt #creepyeyes #aurifilthread #konacottonsolids #rubystarsociety #rubystarsocietyfabric #halloweenpillows #eyesinthedark

#SilkStarsQAL fabric pull. I forgot to post what I

#SilkStarsQAL fabric pull. I forgot to post what I had in mind, and I have just changed it up again and now using some favourite finds from my stash. Looking forward to seeing along with everyone on their #SilkStarsQuilt with @tessellate_textiles and @piecefabricco

Fabric: background-vintage wool from a friend’s attic in Ireland, still smells like sheep.
1-Stripe from a charity shop-any ideas of who makes this?
2-Green with dots from @pinkdoorfabrics (any idea who makes this?).
3- #essexlinen greenish grey
4-grey with dots @zenchic ?
5- @kaffefassettstudio buttons
6- @artgalleryfabrics #indiebohemefabrics by @patbravodesign
7- part of a old hemp dress from @patagonia

#tesselatetextilespattern #lemoynestar #sewalong #sewingmystash #starquilt #quiltalong #saturdaynightsewing #isewlation #hempfabric #wool #vintagewool #kaffefassett #linen #mixedfabrics #starquilts #sewingismytherapy #quilt #patchwork

New batch of aprons delivered to @clothesponyandda

New batch of aprons delivered to @clothesponyanddandeliontoys today. Just in time for some autumn baking 🍂 🧑‍🍳

#shoplocal #shopfortcollins #smallbusiness #fortcollinssmallbusiness #heatherrossfabric #silkstarsquilt #heatherross #sewing #aprons #kidsapron #kidscooking #sewingforkids #unicorns #butterfly #unicornapron #apronsforkids #oldtownfortcollins

Today’s Monday Maker spotlight is on my sweet Gr

Today’s Monday Maker spotlight is on my sweet Grandpa. He would have been 100 today. He died a few months ago when he was 99. He was a carpenter and could make and fix anything. So much of the wooden furniture and decorations in my house were made by him. He made so many quilt racks, quilt frames, tables, chairs, trivets, puzzles, and small things as well. One thing that he made sums him up, he would give wooden hearts to the local flower shop to tie helium balloons on for kids. He was kind, generous and always working on a new project. We were so lucky to have him in our lives for so long and as a wonderful (and creative) role model.

Photo: Wayne McEntire in his workshop.

#mondaymakeracq #mondaymakerspotlight #carpenter #carpentry #makersofinstagram #grandpa #mcentire #mygrandpa

Today was the second outdoor show this month with

Today was the second outdoor show this month with the @fortcollinsmqg at the wonderful @averyhousefortcollins
Gorgeous day for it and wonderful to see the @fortcollinstrolley going by on it’s last day of the season.
I tried to tag all the makers, and pattern designers for quilts that I made. Please let me know which ones I missed.

#quiltshow #outdoorquiltshow #quiltsinthewild #fortcollinsmqgshowandtell #fcmqg #quiltsofinstagram #sewingenpleinair #sewingdemo #showmeyourmqg #mqg #quiltguild #historichomes #coloradomodernquilters #silkstarsquilt #summersampler2019 #summersampler2020 #flyingmywayquilt #starlikequilt #quiltsofinstagram #quiltinthewild #quiltfriends

Autumn is one of the best times to be in Colorado.

Autumn is one of the best times to be in Colorado. I have been looking forward to cooler weather and the Aspen leaves changing colour since the first day of summer. Lovely to have @dcn8vquilter come to visit and head up to the mountains for the day. We stopped in Georgetown and went on the @georgetownloop scenic railway for a spin through some lovely trees. I also took a few quilt photos (see yesterday and tomorrow) with Lisa’s help.
A few more Aspen photos from just outside Frisco.

#quiltfriends #scenicrailway #colorado #rockymountains #georgetownlooprailroad #coloradoautumn #coloradofall #aspentrees #autumnaspens #fallaspens #changingseasons #granddayout

I’m in! #SilkStarsQUilt is such a striking patte

I’m in! #SilkStarsQUilt is such a striking pattern and is sure to be a great SAL with @tessellate_textiles and @piecefabricco

#silkstarsqal #quiltcommunity #sewalong #tesselatetextilespattern #starquilt #lemoynestar #starblocks #sewingproject

Today is pattern release day for the beautifully d

Today is pattern release day for the beautifully designed #HighlineQuilt by @juliawachs.designs
Great nature inspired quilt pattern with options for F8s or FQs.

@dcn8vquilter and I went to the mountains today to see the autumn leaves and here are a few photos in the sun (trip photos tomorrow).

I used the following fabric to make an early autumn inspired look:
* Acorns by @figofabrics #luckycharmsfabric
* @carolynfriedlander #gleanedfabric and a few other lines
* @zenchicmoda #DayInParisFabric
* #IndieBohemeFabrics by @patbravodesign for @artgalleryfabrics
* @alisonglass #crossstitch
* @cottonandsteel (mint green x)

#highline #naturequilt #quiltsinthewild #patterntesting #moderntraditional #juliawachsdesigns #zenchic #showmethemoda #figofabrics #indieboheme #artgalleryfabrics #acorns #carolynfriedlander #figofabrics #mountainblock #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #alisonglassfabric #aurifil #naturetheme #autumn #quiltingismytherapy #quilting #makersofinstagram #fallquilt #autumnquilt

Finishing up my pattern testing of the small throw

Finishing up my pattern testing of the small throw size #HighlineQuilt for it’s pattern release tomorrow by @juliawachs.designs

Check out Julia’s page to see her lovely quilt and inspiration. Makes me want to get out into the mountains.

#juliawachsdesigns #highline
#designwall #naturequilt #whatsonyourdesignwall #whatiamworkingon #quiltprogress #quiltblock #mountainblock

Last min #tinypiecing with @giucy_giuce from the @

Last min #tinypiecing with @giucy_giuce from the @pinkdoorfabrics #sewfancyretreat in Denver.
I have made all of the #miniseriessal blocks (also designed by @alisonglass )
and still learned some new tricks from @giucy_giuce and enjoyed his teaching so much plus seeing all of his wonderful samples. I am leaving with a lot of new ideas which is always great.

Fabric: @giucy_giuce #decofabric
#essexlinen and the rest from @carolynfriedlander which always works so well in anything.

#decobygg #artdeco #giucygiuce #giucygiucefabric #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #alisonglass #fpp #sewmystash #sewingmystashoff #compostjar #sewingscraps #aurifilthread #paperpieced #paperpiecing #paperpiecingpattern #quiltretreat #quiltclass #favouritefabrics #flyinggeese #quiltingismytherapy #makersgonnamake

Finished my #LongLeafQuilt top today at the @pinkd

Finished my #LongLeafQuilt top today at the @pinkdoorfabrics #sewfancyretreat followed by a stunning sunset over the mountains.
Great class and pattern by @carolynfriedlander

Fabric mostly by @carolynfriedlander
plus some #leaffabric by @quiltingcowboy
#decobygg @giucy_giuce
a dress from @cosstores and some #essexlinen

#longleafpattern #carolynfriedlander #aurifilthread #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #treefabric #greyandgold #quiltpattern #modernquilts #modernquiltpattern #sewingwithtemplates #quiltretreat #sewfancy

Working on a #LongLeafQuilt at a class with @carol

Working on a #LongLeafQuilt at a class with @carolynfriedlander and @pinkdoorfabrics

Photo 2: Class group progress

I forgot to take a photo a photo of mine so far. More to come tomorrow.

#sewfancyretreat #carolynfriedlander #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #quiltpattern

#HighlineQuilt progress on my pattern testing vers

#HighlineQuilt progress on my pattern testing version of @juliawachs.designs latest quilt.
I am so happy with how this is turning out. Clever design with lots of different types of piecing. Julia’s design was inspired by the Highline trail in @glaciernps in Montana. Mine is an autumn hike on the trail.

Fabric: acorns by @figofabrics
@patbravodesign for @artgalleryfabrics @carolynfriedlander @cottonandsteel and @alisonglass

#juliawachsdesigns #highline #highlinetrail #natureinspired #naturequilt #mountainquilt #figofabrics #acorns #autumninthemountains #treequilt #patchwork #piecing #quiltblock #quiltpattern #patterntesting #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #patbravofabrics #artgalleryfabrics #alisonglassfabric #cottonandsteelfabric #samplerquilt

*Not my work* Today’s Monday Maker spotlight is

*Not my work*
Today’s Monday Maker spotlight is on Rachelle Craig of @rachelle_handmade and @rising.quilt.stars

Rachelle is a modern quilt pattern designer who is wonderful at playing with shape, repetition of shape, and colour. Today also happens to be her birthday 🥳🎂🥳 so be sure to go over and send birthday wishes. I’ll share a few favourites below along with more info:

1- Rachelle’s #IterateQuiltPattern stained glasses style really makes this one shine.
2- #WorkbasketQuilt which is a free pattern (with video) on Rachelle’s website.
3- Rachelle’s new series of quilted scarves #quiltedscarftrio I definitely want to make one of these.
4- @rising.quilt.stars podcast is a wonderful quilty podcast about quilt designers which may include some familiar faces. Now on Apple podcasts.
5- #CorneredQuiltPattern which I first saw on @quilt_ink which is a great place to colour all of Rachelle’s patterns. Love this one 💚
6- Rachelle started #FabricFriendFriday aka #FriendlyFabricMonster which is a fun way to show your scraps! #googlyeyesoneverything

Check out @rachelle_handmade and @rising.quilt.stars to see more of Rachelle’s wonderful work!

#mondaymakeracq #mondaymakerspotlight #meettheartist #rachellehandmade #quiltpatterndesigner #meetthemaker #makersgonnamake #makersofinstagram #modernquilts #stainedglassquilt #quiltedscarves #fabricfun #quiltdesign #quiltpodcast #newpodcast #quiltlove #quilting #patchwork

Progress on #HighlineQuilt which will be coming so

Progress on #HighlineQuilt which will be coming soon from @juliawachs.designs
Corner units and Mountain/Lake blocks are ready to start laying out. Now for the 🌲 🌲 🌲

So far it is coming together very quickly and I am loving the layout on this one. Stay tuned for trees.

Fabric: grey acorns: @figofabrics
@zenchicmoda @cottonandsteel @carolynfriedlander and @patbravodesign for @artgalleryfabrics

#juliawachsdesigns #patterntesting
#highlinetrail #naturequilt #natureinspired #quiltpattern #mountainquilt #4patchquiltblock #sampler #halfsquaretriangles #quiltprogress #figofabrics #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #gleanedfabric #zenchicfabric #cottonandsteel #quiltingismytherapy #quiltblocks #quilt

A few more hours left of the @fortcollinsmqg quilt

A few more hours left of the @fortcollinsmqg quilt show outside at @jessupfarm and @bindlecoffee

What a gorgeous day for it! So many amazing quilts along with our #minimixupchallenge mini quilts, where we swapped fabrics with someone else in the guild. I will try to tag as many as I can. Huge thank you to @srhsews and all involved for making it a wonderful show.

I brought by #BloemQuilt designed by @libselliott with @carolynfriedlander fabric, along with my #flyingmywayquilt designed by @amarar_creacions also with @carolynfriedlander and my mini #talkingincirclesquilt with fabrics from @ellencoker

Photo 7 is the fabric I gave to swap, I love what Barbara Penvy made.

#showusyourmqg #fcmqgshowandtell #fcmqgquiltshow #modernquilts #quiltsinthewild #coffeeandquilts #quiltshow #fortcollins #quiltingcommunity #quiltfriends #mqg #fortcollinsart #coloradomodernquilters

11th hour sewing going on for tomorrow’s @fortco

11th hour sewing going on for tomorrow’s @fortcollinsmqg quilt show at @jessupfarm in Fort Collins. It is an outdoor even so 🤞 for no smoke and good weather.

Here is a small/no border/fpp variation of my #TalkingInCirclesQuilt I made from fabric swapped with @ellencoker for our fabric swap #minimixupchallenge
Ellen gave me some great fabric to use and colours I don’t usually use. Ellen has great taste in fabric so this was extra fun to think outside of my colour box.

Hot off my sewing machine are also 6 triangle blocks towards our guild’s #quiltconcharityquilt2022 entry. I loved making these #improvtriangles with @modafabrics #bellasolids and thank you to @stitchesloveland who donated all of the fabric for our quilt.

#fcmqgshowandtell #fcmqg #fabricswapchallenge #miniquilts #modernquilts #showmeyourmqg #mqg #mqgchallenge #showmethemoda #mqgoutreachquilt #communityoutreach #quiltcommunity #improvquilting #improvpiecing

Today is pattern release day for the #WhoLetTheBox

Today is pattern release day for the #WhoLetTheBoxOutQuilt by @sweetpotatoquilts and also Christina’s birthday!

This is one of my favourite names for a quilt ever, it is clever and represents so much. It was fun pattern to test and went together very quickly. I made the baby size using fabric from Marcia Derse for @windhamfabrics and the grey is from a #handcrafted batik by @alisonglass (I used the printed sections for the backing (photo is a few posts back).

Be sure to check out all of the wonderful examples of @sweetpotatoquilts pattern at #wholettheboxoutquilt

#patterntesting #sweetpotatoquilts #sweetpotatoquiltspattern #arthistory #arthistoryfabric #marciadersefabric #marciaderse #windhamfabrics #alisonglassfabric #crossquilt #crosses #modernprints #quiltflimsy #quilt #quilting

In the craziness of the last few days, I forgot to $In the craziness of the last few days, I forgot to post my #30DaysOfImprovQAL flimsy which I finished a few days earlier. Thanks so much to @shannonfraserdesigns and @broadclothstudio for a wonderful quilt along. Your kind words and enthusiasm made for a great experience and furthered my love of improv. Fabric: navy dyed tea towel from @habitatuk #elements fabric by @ghazalrazavi_ for @figofabrics #essexlinen by @robertkaufman #fracturedlandscapequilt #improvpiecing #patchworklanscape #patchwork #makingitupasigo #wherethemountainsmeetthesea #improvisation #improvfish #improvquilting #improvsewing #makingitwork #sewingscraps #repurposedtextiles #linen #fish #seascape #irishlandscapes #organiclandscape #improvlandscape #landscape #rawedge #quiltstagram #30daychallenge #30dayproject$

Pattern testing progress on the #HighlineQuilt des

Pattern testing progress on the #HighlineQuilt designed by @juliawachs.designs

So far I have the Mountain Lake units ready to go. Julia’s design was inspired by her favourite hiking trail in @glaciernps
Looking forward to working on the next sections tomorrow.

Fabrics (clockwise):
* Acorns by @figofabrics #luckycharmsfabric
* @zenchicmoda #DayInParisFabric
* #IndieBohemeFabrics by @patbravodesign for @artgalleryfabrics
* @alisonglass #crossstitch
* @cottonandsteel (green x)
* @carolynfriedlander FQs #gleanedfabric and a few others.

#highline #naturequilt #fabricpull #patterntesting #juliawachsdesigns #zenchic #showmethemoda #figofabrics #indieboheme #artgalleryfabrics #acorns #carolynfriedlander #mountainblock #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #alisonglassfabric #naturetheme #quiltingismytherapy #quilting #makersofinstagram

#SilkStarsQuilt A sky full of stars is what I fee

#SilkStarsQuilt
A sky full of stars is what I feel from this quilt pattern. So much thought and love poured into this beautiful pattern by Christine of @tessellate_textiles after seeing a silk LeMoyne star quilt at the @metmuseum
So many of my emotions from the last few days are wrapped up in this quilt, and I am so thankful for the opportunity to test it.

I made the baby size in the scrappy option using repurposed denim (jeans, and a dress) along with #entwine wovens by @giucy_giuce and then faced it and quilted it like the stitching from the jeans using @aurifilthread

#tesselatetextilespattern #entwinebygg #wovens #wovenfabric #starquilt #lemoynestar #lemoynestarvariation #skyfullofstars #repurposeddenim #repurposedjeans #giucygiucefabric #aurifil #denimstitching #berninausa #sustainablesewing #quiltstagram #sewingthroughgrief #quiltingismytherapy #coloradomodernquilters

*Not my work* Today’s Monday Maker spotlight is

*Not my work* Today’s Monday Maker spotlight is on Annie of @annie_out_west

Annie and I met many years ago at University and have had many climbing and outdoor adventures. It is wonderful to see how she incorporates her love of nature and adventure into her work. Annie is a multi skilled artist, including surface pattern design, photography, and watercolour.

Here are a few favourites from her page, and a little more about Annie:

1- Surface pattern design examples. I love how well these work together. Beautiful details and great use of colour.
2- Annie and her family spend a lot of their time out on the river. Serious whitewater rafting skills and joy in nature.
3- I would love all of these on fabric!! Brilliant surface pattern design inspired by fairy and floral folklore.
4- Climbing/adventure photography. I love the contrasts in this photo along with the depth and shapes.
5-Autumn in Colorado. Aspens and #vanlife
6- String of Pearls illustration. Love a good string of pearls, especially of the 🌱 variety. Such a clever illustration.

Plenty more to see over at @annie_out_west

#annieoutwest #mondaymakeracq #mondaymaker #makersgonnamake #coloradoartist #illustrator #adventurer #coloradoliving #surfacepatterndesign #watercolor #watercolour #artistspotlight #illustrationartists #patterndesign #adventureartist #adventurephotography #whitewaterrafting #climbing #adventuremamas #getoutside
#natureinspireddesign

#SewSquadSampler2021 with @libselliott This is t

#SewSquadSampler2021 with @libselliott

This is the September block, block 8, and a great mash up of fpp, curves, and flying geese. Super cool pattern. I could definitely see a whole quilt made with loads of these blocks. There is still plenty of time to join on Lib’s Patreon to join in.

Fabric:
The eggy flowers are from a silk blend @orlakiely dress (I added stabiliser), and the green stem print is from a button down shirt. The solids are #konacotton wasabi, a dark grey and a light grey (names long forgotten).

#libssewsquad2021 #sewsquad #blockofthemonth #libselliott #sewallthecurves #fpp #flyinggeese #konawasabi #orlakiely #orlakielydress #upcycledorlakiely #upcycledquilt #irishdesign #irishdesigner #repurposeddress #makeanddo #bom #stempattern #sewingismytherapy #konacottonsolids

#SummerSampler2021 block 13, Floret, designed by @

#SummerSampler2021 block 13, Floret, designed by @lee.a.heinrich
What a wonderful centre pattern. I love how there are parts of each block in this final block. Swipe to see all the blocks together. Still working on the layout.
This is my @patagonia #Pataloha version made repurposed Patagonia (and mostly Pataloha) clothing.
Floret has parts of 2 pairs of shorts (pocket from one pair in centre square), 3 shirts, and a dress, plus 3 colours of @carolynfriedlander screen prints.

#SummerSampler2021PatalohaVersion #Floret #wornwear
#summersampler2021Block13 #repurposedclothing #createandsustain #summersampler2021vintagerestyle #moderntraditionalquilt #moderntraditional #carolynfriedlander #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #patagoniawornwear #reducereuserecycle #repurposed #upcycledpatagonia #floretblock #quiltswithpockets #alohashirt #alohashirts #quiltstagram

Today is sharing day for the #FaroBlock designed b

Today is sharing day for the #FaroBlock designed by @amarar_creacions in conjunction with @cosidoresmallorca

These lighthouses are a welcome light the darkness of loss for my family. Our sweet dog passed away and we are feeling her loss profoundly. Catalina’s wonderful #fpp lighthouse design is so special to me, and it can be made with so many different fabrics to give it a custom look. Check out #Faroblock to see all of the blocks made so far all around the world. If we could all be beacons of hope for each other, the world would be a better place. I have received so many kind and heartfelt messages over the last 2 days, I feel like this light is spreading.

Here are my 2 so far, and there will be more soon.

Fabric:
Photo 1: mostly @carolynfriedlander fabrics, along with #essexlinen and fish by @maureencracknell

Photo 2: all fabrics by @janeteclare

#lighhouse #lighthouses #amararcreacionspatterns #amararcreacions #faro #alightinthedark #fpplighthouse #lighthousefpp #paperpiecing #paperpieced #foundationpaperpieced #carolynfriedlander #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #carolynfriedlanderfabric #maureencracknell #janetclare #janetclarefabric #nautical #letyourlightshine #quiltstagram #quiltingismytherapy #cosidoresmallorca

Yesterday we lost one of our most loved family mem

Yesterday we lost one of our most loved family members. Our dear sweet Cara died suddenly last night. We had just come home from having the best time with her. She had the best day yesterday full of dog friends, love, family, swimming in the lake, and acting like a puppy. Cara was nearly 13, and she came to live with us at about 6 months old from a rescue centre in Ashford, Co Wicklow 🇮🇪

Cara means friend in Irish, and she was the best we could have ever hoped for. She stayed by me through so many joys and losses, and was a constant companion. She was the first one I would see in morning and last one in the evening. We tucked her in one last time last night and we are heartbroken.

I meant to post this ages ago, but it still fees l

I meant to post this ages ago, but it still fees like summer. This is my 50/50 #FromQuiltInkToReality photo showing how @quilt_ink can help you plan out fabrics. This is the #HelloSummerBlock by @amarar_creacions which I made last summer. It is a fun one which incorporates Catalina’s #internationalalphabetfpp

I am definitely ready to say Goodbye Summer, it is hot, smokey, and snakey 🐍 😱 here and I am past ready for Autumn!

Fabric: @charleyharperart and @inthebeginningfabrics @modafabrics and one more which I can’t remember.

#hellosummer #amararcreacionspatterns #quilttools #quiltdesign #goodbyesummer #foundationpaperpiecing #paperpiecingdesign #fpp #paperpieced #quilt_ink #quiltink #paperpiecingpattern #charleyharper #inthebeginningsfabric #mermaids #fish #showmethemoda

#30DaysOfImprovQAL with @shannonfraserdesigns and $#30DaysOfImprovQAL with @shannonfraserdesigns and @broadclothstudio along with this week’s sponsors @quiltersdream and @cloverusa Late night progress on my final piece. I started to put it all together (next photo) and decided I needed a few more blocks, plus some other filler bits and pieces (mostly from my scraps). Here’s a subtle little skinny fish to go in the seascape. Fabric: navy dyed tea towel from @habitatuk #elements fabric by @ghazalrazavi_ for @figofabrics #essexlinen by @robertkaufman #fracturedlandscapequilt #wherethemountainsmeetthesea #improvisation #improvfish #improvquilting #improvsewing #repurposedtextiles #linen #fish #seascape #irishlandscapes #improvlandscape #landscape #patchwork #patchworkquilt #improvpiecing$

*Not my work* It’s Monday Maker time, and today

*Not my work* It’s Monday Maker time, and today the spotlight is on Botanical Artist, Mary Crabtree @mcrabtree5

I have been admiring Mary’s work for years and have had the chance to see several works in person. Mary’s artwork is truly astounding, with such careful attention to detail, use of colour (or b&w), and serious skills in many different types of medium.

Here are a few of my favourites. Check out Mary’s page to see more @mcrabtree5

1- Veggie Watercolour, which looks good enough to eat, from Mary’s #perpetualjournal
2- Musk Thistle Flower in colour pencil. I could look at this one for hours and still see more details.
3- Dried Pod Collection in pen and ink. I spy an acorn 🤩
4- Four Wetland Plants in colour pencil progress photo. The texture details are incredible.
5- Dried Musk Thistle in graphite. I have a print of this which I try not to drool on. The contrasts of light and dark, and textures, in this one are absolutely brilliant.
6- Cherry Tomato in watercolour. Ready to eat.
7- Populus Tremuloids, Aspen, in watercolour. The depth and detail shown in this one are jaw dropping.

#mondaymaker #mondaymakeracq #coloradoartist #marycrabtree #botanical #botanicalartist #coloradoart #watercolourartist #artistsoninstagram #makersmovement #penandink #botanicalart #thistle #muskthistle #aspenleaves #igperpetualjournal #watercolor #watercolorflowers #botanicalstudies

#summersampler2021 block 12, Providence, designed

#summersampler2021 block 12, Providence, designed by @freshlemonsquilts

I love Faith Jones’ Economy Block inspired design for this one. All caught up and ready for the last block which comes out in the middle of the night. I have so many scraps from all of these blocks ready to use in it and on the back.

Fabric:
This is my Pataloha version, made up of all sorts of repurposed Patagonia Pataloha and other patagonia clothing. I used parts of 5 shirts, 2 pairs of shorts, 1 dress, and some pale yellow @carolynfriedlander screen print.

#SummerSampler2021PatalohaVersion #summersampler #repurposed #repurposedclothing #createandsustain #upcycledpatagonia #patchwork #paperpiecing #paperpieced #fpp #aurifil #fountationpaperpiecing #imdownwithfpp #coloradomodernquilters #patagonia #pataloha #alohashirt #alohashirts #tropicalprints #wornwear #patagoniawornwear #upcycledclothing #quiltingismytherapy #sewing #makersgonnamake #quiltstagram

Looking forward to using these to pattern test the

Looking forward to using these to pattern test the #HighlineQuilt for @juliawachs.designs
It is a wonderful nature inspired quilt pattern and looks like it will be fun to make.

Fabrics (clockwise):
* Acorns by @figofabrics #luckycharmsfabric
* @zenchicmoda #DayInParisFabric
* #IndieBohemeFabrics by @patbravodesign for @artgalleryfabrics
* @alisonglass #crossstitch
* @cottonandsteel (green x)
* @carolynfriedlander FQs #gleanedfabric and a few others.

#highline #naturequilt #fabricpull #patterntesting #juliawachsdesigns #zenchic #showmethemoda #figofabrics #indieboheme #artgalleryfabrics #acorns #carolynfriedlander #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #alisonglassfabric #quiltingismytherapy #quilting #makersofinstagram

A few more curvy improv blocks finished, and/or sl

A few more curvy improv blocks finished, and/or sliced and diced for #30DaysOfImprovQAL with @shannonfraserdesigns and @broadclothstudio and this week’s sponsor @soakwash
Thank you all for the wonderful QAL!

Adding in a #QuiltBeerPairing that seemed go well with these landscapes. My Irish friends will say this new Nitro Cold Coffee @Guinness is sacrilege, but it is very tasty! At least it isn’t pumpkin spice!

Fabric: navy dyed tea towel by @habitatuk
#elements fabric by @ghazalrazavi_ for @figofabrics
#essexlinen by @robertkaufman

#elementsfabric #sal #qal #30daychallenge #30dayproject #improvisation #improv #sewallthecurves #sewingcurves #improvcurves #improvquilting #beerquiltpairing #guinness #nitrocoldbrew #nitrocoldbrewcoffee #coffeebeer #landscapes #improvquilt #irishlandscape #irishlandscapes #wherethemountainsmeetthesea #landscapequilt #seascape #seascapes # #nopincurves

These gorgeous fabrics arrived today from @littlec

These gorgeous fabrics arrived today from @littlecocalico
I won a prize of 3 yards of fabric just a few days ago and they are here already. They let me pick the prints and finish (all so good). They also make custom prints which I have been looking for. Gorgeous quality and so many great choices. So chuffed to have won something so useful and wonderful! And I am definitely past ready for Autumn!! Thanks again @littlecocalico

#fabricprinting #fabricshop #onlinefabricstore #onlinefabric #fabricpull #fabricpullfriday #acorns #bicycles #onyerbike #heringbone #autumnfabric

#SilkStarsQuilt hot off my sewing machine. I am pa

#SilkStarsQuilt hot off my sewing machine. I am pattern testing the scrappy baby size for the wonderful @tessellate_textiles
I finally decided on 1/2” straight line stitching on my Bernina. I was hoping to mimic the stitching on jeans, like the ones used in the quilt. Now trying decide whether to bind it or use a facing.

#tesselatetextilespattern #starquilt #lemoynestar #lemoynestarquilt #lemoynestarvariation #quiltpatterntesting #patterntesting #quiltpattern #quiltdesign #modernquilting #quilting #aurifil #aurifilthread #entwinebygg #giucygiuce #giucygiucefabric #denimquilts #denim #repurposeddenim #createandsustain #wovens #wovenfabric #straightlinequilting

Happy #nationaldogday to my sweetest Cara! Nearly

Happy #nationaldogday to my sweetest Cara! Nearly 13 and as silly as ever. Cara means friend in Irish 🇮🇪 and she is the best, not sure what I would do without her. Best #quiltdog and loves to hang out in the sewing room and listen to audiobooks with me. Great reading companion for my kids too, oh the things she knows! Her favourite book is Howl’s Moving Castle. Lover of jumping fences and escaping to the beach. In Colorado a lake will do, especially if there are birds on it.

#dogsofinstagram #dogsonquilts #quilt #quilting #rescuedogsofinstagram #irishrescuedog #carameansfriend #springermix #blackandwhitedog

Getting a few of my #TalkingInCirclesQuilt printed

Getting a few of my #TalkingInCirclesQuilt printed patterns ready to send out. I will add one into the winner’s giveaway prize in addition to the Kona and cf bundle. Only one more day to enter to win (see giveaway post from a few days ago).

So chuffed with the way the printed ones turned out and the compostable envelopes are a great addition. Thank you to @lovebugstudios for the information about them.

#sustainablepackaging #compostableenvelopes #quiltpattern #talkingincircles #konacottonsolids #printedpatterns #printedquiltpatterns #acorncornerquilts #acorncornerquiltspatterns #createandsustain #quiltpatterndesigner

Late night landscapes for #30DaysOfImprovQAL with

Late night landscapes for #30DaysOfImprovQAL with @shannonfraserdesigns and @broadclothstudio and this week’s sponsor @soakwash week 4, with an emphasis on curves.

I do love improv curves, and it was great to try a few new things and see where this went. I thought they may start to not look landscape like, but they still do. A few of the new ones (following photos) will get sliced and diced during the week.

Fabric: @figofabrics #elements by @ghazalrazavi_
A tea towel from @habitatuk
Two colours of #essexlinen by @robertkaufman

#improvsewing #sewalong #improvcurves #sewallthecurves #30daychallenge #aurifil #olisoconnects #sewingchallenge #patchwork #patchworkquilt #irishlandscape #sewingwithlinen #linen #habitatuk #seascapes #improvisation

*Not my work* (but I wish it was). Today’s Monda

*Not my work* (but I wish it was).
Today’s Monday Maker spotlight is on Audrey Esarey of @cottonandbourbon

Thankful to Audrey for letting me share her work. Stunning sewn curves and quilting, along with brilliant colour combos and transparency, leads to jaw dropping quilts. Audrey’s quilts are works of true works of art.

Here are just a few favourites, please check out her page to see more.

1- #exploringcurvesquilt which launched recently (pattern is in my cutting table 🤩).
2- Repelling Radial which was recently at @quiltfestival and #quiltcontogether
3- Brilliant quilting shows off this soon to be released #watercoloreclipsequilt
4- #rainbowradialquilt 🤩 I see one of these in my future.
5- Audrey recently received the Young Emerging Artist Award @quiltnational for her Watercolor Study no 7!
6- #watercolorquilt I love everything about this, the colours, the curves, the quilting 🤩. I have this one lined up to make too.
7- Last but not least, sweet Pippa 🐾🤎 Audrey’s 9 month old Dachshund 😍

#mondaymakeracq #cottonandburbourbon #cottonandbourbonpattern #mondaymakerspotlight #sewingcurves #quiltdog #trasparency #colorfulquilts #patterndesigner #patterndesignersofinstagram #abstractart #artquilts #quiltsasart #quilter #meetthemaker #makersofinstagram

#SummerSampler2021 block 11, Modern Saw, designed

#SummerSampler2021 block 11, Modern Saw, designed by @mrsporfiria

I love a Sawtooth Star variation, and this one is a great new version. I wish I had used fewer prints for this one, but I won’t loose any sleep over it. I was so keen to get the surfer in that I wasn’t paying enough attention to my other prints. All caught up for a few more min.

This one uses parts of two @patagonia #Pataloha shirts 🌺 one Pataloha dress 👗 dress,one pair of Pataloha shorts 🩳 , a Patagonia hemp shirt 👕 and pair of shorts, plus 2 different cf screen prints.

#sawtoothstarvariation #modernsawblock #summersampler2021block11 #sewing #quilting #quiltingismytherapy #patagoniahemp #hempclothing #sustainablequilting #sustainableclothing #organiccotton #patalohashirts #alohashirt

#summersampler2021 block 10, Marigold, designed by

#summersampler2021 block 10, Marigold, designed by @beelori1

Worth the effort for this block, it took a little bit of time and lots of little HSTs. Marigold was designed as a modern take on the Flower Vase Block.

This is my for my @patagonia #patalohaversion and used parts of 5 #pataloha shirts and a sky blue screen print from @carolynfriedlander

Happy to see Patagonia in the news standing up for truth. Nothing new there, it is just good to see a company with a huge platform speaking out. Proud to be a past Patagonia employee.

#summersampler2021patalohaversion #summersampler #patagonia #upcycledpatagonia #wornwear #patagoniawornwear #upcycledclothing #voun #marigoldblock #flowervaseblock #marigold #flowerblock #summersampler2021vintagerestyle #blockoftheweek #sal #qal #alohashirt #alohashirts

As promised, here is my complete #SilkStarsQuilt t

As promised, here is my complete #SilkStarsQuilt top.
I loved pattern testing this lovely pattern by @tessellate_textiles and exploring the use of these brilliant wovens ( #Entwine by @giucy_giuce )and repurposed denim for each block. I tested the baby size scrappy version. Check out #silkstarsquilt to see more examples.

#tesselatetextilespattern #tesselatetextiles #quiltpattern #entwinebygg #giucygiuce #woven #wovens #sewingwithwovens #sewingwithrepurposedfabrics #upcycledenim #upcycledclothing #reducereuserepurpose #createandsustain #denim #wovenfabric #wovenfabrics #patterntesting #moderntraditional #upcycling #upcycledquilt #quiltstagram #quilt #patchwork #patchworkquilt #hst #hstquilt

Giveaway!!! 💚 🖤 💚 🤍 💚🖤💚 Comp

Giveaway!!! 💚 🖤 💚 🤍 💚🖤💚

Competition winner is @and_sew_i 🎉🎉🎉

I just reached 2,500 followers! I am so thankful to everyone who is showing interest in my work and my small business. Pattern writing, sewing, and quilting are huge passions of mine and I am thankful to you all for the encouragement and enthusiasm!!

Giveaway prize includes a few of my favourite things:

* @carolynfriedlander Harriot charm pack (it will come packaged).
* @aurifil 50wt grey 2600 (I use this for everything)!
*1 yard Kona Coal
*1 yard Kona Grass Green
*1 yard Kona Sweet Pea Green
*pdf version of my #TalkingInCirclesQuilt

Open internationally 🌏 This giveaway is in no way sponsored by Instagram or Facebook. Prize is provided and shipped by me. Entries close Thurs, Aug 26 at 7pm 🏔 🕰 To enter:

1. Follow me and ❤️ this post
2. Tag as many friends as you like. Each separate tag is a separate entry.
3. Share in your stories for an extra 5 entries (tag me so I can see it).

#fabricgiveaway #2500followers #quiltstagram #carolynfriedlanderfabrics #carolynfriedlanderfabric #konacottonsolids #konacotton #aurifilthread #aurifil #prize #giveawayprize #quiltersofinstagram

#SilkStarsQuilt block 4/4 for the baby size scrapp

#SilkStarsQuilt block 4/4 for the baby size scrappy test version of @tessellate_textiles upcoming quilt pattern in early September. A SAL was just announced which will be fun with @piecefabricco so book your places. Full quilt photo tomorrow.

This block used the other leg of the the jeans from yesterday. The denim leftovers are on the next photo. Thinking about making them into a back or something new altogether. Wovens are #Entwine by @giucy_giuce

#tesselatetextiles #entwinebygg #wovenfabric #wovens #wovenfabrics #pepejeans #sewingwithdenim #jeans #repurposedjeans #starquilt #starquilts #seeingstars #starblock #createandsustain #makersgonnamake

It’s a double 🚃 🚋 kind of day! Great to se

It’s a double 🚃 🚋 kind of day! Great to see the ‘new’ one out at the same time. I will never get tired of seeing or hearing them.

#fortcollinsmunicipalrailway #fortcollinstrolley #fortcollins #fortcollinscolorado #trolley

#SilkStarsQuilt block 3. Pattern testing for @tess

#SilkStarsQuilt block 3. Pattern testing for @tessellate_textiles and making a deliberate effort to slow down and enjoy the process of these wonderful stars.

Years ago I worked next to @pepejeans in Dublin and all of my jeans were from there. I am not much of a clothes shopper, so everything could be purchased at work (Patagonia), or somewhere on Exchequer St. This block uses one leg of a very low waisted pair that I have finally given up hopes (or desire) of ever wearing again. Much better in a quilt.

Woven fabric is #Entwine by @giucy_giuce and is definitely worth getting your hands on some. The texture and saturation is stunning.

#entwinebygg #repurposedjeans #tesselatetextilespattern #tesselatetextiles #pepejeans #repurposedclothing #createandsustain #lemoynestar #lemoynestarquilt #aurifilthread #reducereuserecyclerepurposerethink♻️ #makersgonnamake #quiltstagram #starpattern #starblock

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