A Modern Sewist: A Blog of Free Tutorials, Resources & Original Sewing Projects

Orange, black, white, blue and lime green patchwork quilt folded and diagonally on tan/grey couch with textured pillow on top of quilt and light grey textured rug on ground. Modern Textiles branding on the lower right hand corner.

Bear Paw Irish Chain: A Modern Quilt Pattern wi...

A fresh take on two timeless quilt blocks, the Bear Paw Irish Chain quilt pattern combines bold color, modern design, and fat quarter friendly piecing into one striking quilt. Come...

Bear Paw Irish Chain: A Modern Quilt Pattern wi...

A fresh take on two timeless quilt blocks, the Bear Paw Irish Chain quilt pattern combines bold color, modern design, and fat quarter friendly piecing into one striking quilt. Come...

Modern star quilt pattern shown at a diagonal with scrappy layout in navy, baby blue, orange, yellow, and pine green, showcasing organic stacked stone quilting design.

Four Corner Stars Quilt Pattern: A Modern Scrap...

This modern Four Corner Stars Quilt is the perfect blend of bold design and scrap-friendly creativity. Dive into fabric choices, quilting inspiration, and how to bring your quilt to life...

Four Corner Stars Quilt Pattern: A Modern Scrap...

This modern Four Corner Stars Quilt is the perfect blend of bold design and scrap-friendly creativity. Dive into fabric choices, quilting inspiration, and how to bring your quilt to life...

Text image that reads: Free Calculator; 2, 3 & 4 color quarter square calculator, yardage and fabric cuts included.

All-In-One Quarter Square Triangle Calculator

Quarter Square Triangles are the secret to so many stunning quilt designs—and they’re easier to make than you think. This step-by-step tutorial walks you through 2-color, 3-color, and 4-color QSTs...

All-In-One Quarter Square Triangle Calculator

Quarter Square Triangles are the secret to so many stunning quilt designs—and they’re easier to make than you think. This step-by-step tutorial walks you through 2-color, 3-color, and 4-color QSTs...

Quilted foundation paper pieced table runner with colorful fabric on a speckled white fabric on a dark marbled countertop.

Around the Kitchen Quilt Pattern: A Modern Quil...

Looking for a modern quilt pattern that’s beginner-friendly and endlessly customizable? The Around the Kitchen pattern is perfect for wall quilts, mini quilts, and learning foundation paper piecing.

Around the Kitchen Quilt Pattern: A Modern Quil...

Looking for a modern quilt pattern that’s beginner-friendly and endlessly customizable? The Around the Kitchen pattern is perfect for wall quilts, mini quilts, and learning foundation paper piecing.

Detail image of patchwork portion of the quilt and the colorful stars on the Four Corner Stars, black pillow in background on top of quilt.

Four Corner Stars Quilt Pattern: A Modern, Scra...

Looking for a modern quilt pattern that’s both structured and scrap-friendly? The Four Corner Stars quilt pattern combines bold flying geese blocks with endless scrappy possibilities—perfect for confident beginners ready...

Four Corner Stars Quilt Pattern: A Modern, Scra...

Looking for a modern quilt pattern that’s both structured and scrap-friendly? The Four Corner Stars quilt pattern combines bold flying geese blocks with endless scrappy possibilities—perfect for confident beginners ready...

Close-up of scrappy quilt using pops of bright blue and coral and detailed stitches of daisy quilting pantograph.

Fat Quarter Sheared Quilt with Daisy Blooms

A scrappy fat quarter quilt meets a fresh floral finish with the Daisy Bloom quilting pantograph. See how I turned stash fabrics into a modern quilt—and how the right quilting...

Fat Quarter Sheared Quilt with Daisy Blooms

A scrappy fat quarter quilt meets a fresh floral finish with the Daisy Bloom quilting pantograph. See how I turned stash fabrics into a modern quilt—and how the right quilting...

Get to Know Katie

I learned to quilt under my grandma’s feet at the ripe age of four. My first project? Digging through her scraps to make an improv cat quilt. Quilt police? Never heard of her—rules aren’t really my style. I believe in diving in feet first and pushing the limits of sewing and quilting…because why not? And, honestly, that’s what seam rippers are made for!

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