News from the Studio

I can't tell you how many times I have been asked this question. And given that I released my Dragon Dreams quilt pattern more than 5 years ago, you could argue that this blog post is slightly over due... But well - better late than never! 🫠 The skill level on the pattern states "Confident beginner". And by that I mean that I would generally assume that you can make it, as long as... you know how to prepare and cut your fabric using acrylic rulers and a rotary cutter, you have a sewing machine and know how to operate it, you...

Oh wow, it's almost Easter! 🐥🌷 I may have had some more ambitious plans in terms of Easter sewing projects, but life has been really busy lately and I am happy that I was at least able to finish and share these two dapper ducks.  I hope you'll enjoy this project as much as I did! 💛 A few notes before we start The shown mini quilts finish at 15" x 19" each. You will need the following pattern:  Duck March (get the PDF / printed booklet) Download the free Duck March Hat add-on pattern linked below.  Fabric requirements: please have about...

Look at the gorgeous Evergreen runner my friend Julie made! 🌲 In search of a beautiful project to make with my free Evergreen pattern, we dreamed up this table runner finishing at about 14" x 59". We wanted a piece that could be an eye-catcher on its on or part of a festive holiday setting, easily adjustable in length. And I think we nailed it, wouldn't you say?! I find it deserves a longer time to shine than just the holidays! At least for all of fall and winter I'd allow it on my table, or why not year-round, really?!...

The very day my Duck March quilt pattern released (March 2025, see below) I received several messages asking how to add a Papa Duck to Mama Duck and the littles. To be honest, I was a bit stumped. In my mind, the white Mama Duck block could easily be used as a male duck as well. But then I understood that folks were maybe looking for some more distinct features - so challenge accepted!  Duck March (get the PDF / printed booklet) I decided to start off with the Mama Duck block and see where I would need to make changes. After...