by Katie Blakesley | May 31, 2018 | Pattern Drop Quilt Alongs, Pattern of the Month
Happy first days of summer. Living in Virginia for 10 years, I have a deep and abiding love for fireflies. There is something so magical about dusk and the first hints of fireflies. We used to find them easily in our yard. Interested in sewing along? You can purchase...
by Katie Blakesley | May 29, 2018 | Pattern Drop Color
purchase the Balance Quilt Pattern Here One of my favorite things about quilting is that you can choose a pattern and interpret it however you want. Sometimes, I want to make quilts just like the original maker–I’m drawn to her use of color, or shape, or a...
by Katie Blakesley | May 24, 2018 | Pattern Drop Designer Feature, Pattern Drop Favorites
fabric designer, author, and maker extraordinaire Karen Lewis is a fabric and pattern designer, screen printer, Lino cut-ter [is that a thing?] and really great teacher. I was fortunate enough to take a Lino class from her at QuiltCon in Pasadena this year. Karen is...
by Mike Blakesley | May 2, 2018 | Pattern Drop Favorites, Pattern of the Month
I’m so thrilled that the May Pattern Drop is ready for you! This amazing quilt was designed by the creative powerhouse, Karen Lewis. You are probably familiar with Karen’s fabric, and the playful, color-driven designs that she is so famous for. I was...