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

Black background quilt with orange, blue, white and grey accent fabrics creating a patchwork bear paw and irish chain modern quilt.

Whispering Hollows Halloween Quilt: Sewing the ...

Halloween in June? Absolutely — especially when Riley Blake Designs sends you their stunning Whispering Hollows batik collection to play with. Come behind the scenes of this moody, modern Bear...

Whispering Hollows Halloween Quilt: Sewing the ...

Halloween in June? Absolutely — especially when Riley Blake Designs sends you their stunning Whispering Hollows batik collection to play with. Come behind the scenes of this moody, modern Bear...

Text image reads: Free Calculator, 1 and 4-at-a-time flying geese calculator; Yardage and Fabric Cuts included.

Flying Geese Quilt Block Calculator & Tutorial ...

Stop guessing your flying geese math. This free flying geese quilt block calculator helps you determine fabric square sizes, strip cutting requirements, and yardage for both 1-at-a-time and 4-at-a-time methods...

Flying Geese Quilt Block Calculator & Tutorial ...

Stop guessing your flying geese math. This free flying geese quilt block calculator helps you determine fabric square sizes, strip cutting requirements, and yardage for both 1-at-a-time and 4-at-a-time methods...

Pantograph Design School online course for longarm quilters, teaching digital pantograph design for edge-to-edge quilting.

How I Design My Own Quilting Pantographs (And H...

Ever wondered how quilting pantographs are designed? In this behind-the-scenes look at my workflow, I’m sharing how I create modern quilting pantographs using Pro-Stitcher Designer — plus beginner tips, common...

How I Design My Own Quilting Pantographs (And H...

Ever wondered how quilting pantographs are designed? In this behind-the-scenes look at my workflow, I’m sharing how I create modern quilting pantographs using Pro-Stitcher Designer — plus beginner tips, common...

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...

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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