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I've been trying for a week to write a recap of 2018. There were a lot of wonderful things that happened: I had 3 designs published by the Moda Bake Shop. I started my own design company (check out my online shop here) I got my very own longarm quilting machine. I talked to Pat … Continue reading 2018 review, and looking ahead

My little family and I are traveling this Christmas to visit out of state family. I've brought some hand sewing with me (binding one quilt and hand quilting another never-ending quilt) and I'm enjoying finding snippets of time here and there in order to sew. I'll be a little quiet here and probably on social … Continue reading Happy Holidays

As someone who's always suffered a bit of insecurity, I'm always floor by positive feedback. I was very nervous before the podcast, but the reaction has been worth it. I was still floating on air from the podcast, when my Grammy's Staircase block was released on Wednesday for the Moda Bake Shop 2018 Countdown to … Continue reading The Best Kind of Wonderful

First, I have to say a huge thank you to Pat Sloan for inviting me to be on her podcast. (Have I mentioned that I was on a podcast? Click the link, give it a listen, and let me know what you think!) It was an absolute dream come true for me. Quilting has been … Continue reading My Chat with Pat

Aaaaaaah! That's me! That's tomorrow! That's the official promotional photo of me for tomorrow's podcast! I can only hope that I can speak in coherent sentences tomorrow. This is all so amazing and crazy to me. One year ago, I never would've believed I would be in this place - a Moda Bake Shop chef, … Continue reading American Patchwork & Quilting Podcast

It's no secret that once I get an idea for a quilt, I usually need to see it made right away. It should come as no surprise then, that I tend to jump the gun with some projects. Each of the quilts I've submitted to Moda Bake Shop, I've had that “need-to-make-this-now” itch. So I … Continue reading A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Bake Shop

I was a quilting maniac for a couple weeks after my longarm arrived. I breezed through my practice fabric and immediately put a quilt top on the frame. A quick panto and my first quilt was completed! The quilting is not perfect or show stopping, but I'm beyond delighted with how it turned out. You … Continue reading Sewing rut…and what to do

I haven't wanted a longarm quilting machine for my entire quilting career, but pretty near. Like most things, it was on my “some day, one day” list. When my husband and I got together, I mentioned it to him, and he's always kept it on his mind. (He has a real knack for remembering things … Continue reading Meet Minerva

I've always known that if I were to start a business, I'd want to be able to give back to my community. Over the years, there have been various causes close to my heart. I could ramble for ages about all of this, but I'll try to keep it brief. Shortly before I got pregnant, … Continue reading Jackson’s Quilt

I am so happy this day is here! It's been a lot of hard work, but I'm glad to be making my longtime dream a reality. I'd like to introduce Cascading Colors. This quilt finishes at 65" x 78" and uses a layer cake and solid fabric to create a stunning quilt that beautifully displays … Continue reading Pattern Release