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

All in one half square triangle calculator, black text on white background.

All-In-One Half Square Triangle Calculator (HST...

Skip the math and get straight to quilting. This all-in-one HST calculator helps you find the most efficient method, cutting sizes, and yardage for any quilt project in seconds.

All-In-One Half Square Triangle Calculator (HST...

Skip the math and get straight to quilting. This all-in-one HST calculator helps you find the most efficient method, cutting sizes, and yardage for any quilt project in seconds.

Close-up angled view of the Sheared modern quilt pattern showing bold geometric patchwork in bright pink, orange, yellow, blue, and black fabrics.

Sheared Quilt Pattern: A Beginner-Friendly Fat ...

Meet Sheared—the beginner-friendly fat quarter quilt pattern you've been waiting for! With just six bold Painter's Palette solids and five size options, this modern design is perfect for creating a...

Sheared Quilt Pattern: A Beginner-Friendly Fat ...

Meet Sheared—the beginner-friendly fat quarter quilt pattern you've been waiting for! With just six bold Painter's Palette solids and five size options, this modern design is perfect for creating a...

Corner of modern quilt showcasing geometric pattern featuring blue, green, and gray colors on a wooden surface.

Checkered Paws Quilt in Momento Fabric + Arches...

The Checkered Paws quilt pattern shines in Carolyn Friedlander’s upcoming Momento fabric collection. In this post I’m sharing the quilt details, my new Arches and Bowls longarm quilting design, and...

Checkered Paws Quilt in Momento Fabric + Arches...

The Checkered Paws quilt pattern shines in Carolyn Friedlander’s upcoming Momento fabric collection. In this post I’m sharing the quilt details, my new Arches and Bowls longarm quilting design, and...

In black text against white background: Quilt layout, sashing and border calculator.

Quilt Block & Layout Calculator: A Complete Gui...

Tired of quilting math headaches? This powerful quilt block calculator does all the work for you—from fabric yardage to border calculations.

Quilt Block & Layout Calculator: A Complete Gui...

Tired of quilting math headaches? This powerful quilt block calculator does all the work for you—from fabric yardage to border calculations.

Geo Octagon Panto and Crossed Paws Quilt in Poolside Too

Geo Octagon Panto and Crossed Paws Quilt in Poo...

Introducing the Geo Octagon pantograph—a geometric quilting design inspired by vintage textiles! See how this intermediate-level panto transforms the Crossed Paws quilt in gorgeous Ruby Star Society Poolside Too fabrics,...

Geo Octagon Panto and Crossed Paws Quilt in Poo...

Introducing the Geo Octagon pantograph—a geometric quilting design inspired by vintage textiles! See how this intermediate-level panto transforms the Crossed Paws quilt in gorgeous Ruby Star Society Poolside Too fabrics,...

Vibrant bear paw quilt on top of bed with quilts at the top of quilt.

Checkered Paws Quilt Pattern: Fat Quarter Frien...

Ready to create a stunning modern quilt with just 6 fabrics? The Checkered Paws pattern is your answer—fat quarter friendly, beginner-approved, and available in 5 versatile sizes that work for...

Checkered Paws Quilt Pattern: Fat Quarter Frien...

Ready to create a stunning modern quilt with just 6 fabrics? The Checkered Paws pattern is your answer—fat quarter friendly, beginner-approved, and available in 5 versatile sizes that work for...

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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