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Checkered Crossing – Paintbrush Studios

Checkered Crossing – Paintbrush Studios

Just two blocks create this bold checkerboard illusion — and it's jelly roll friendly, so you can skip the fussy cutting. See the fabrics, the quilting design, and why this...

Checkered Crossing – Paintbrush Studios

Just two blocks create this bold checkerboard illusion — and it's jelly roll friendly, so you can skip the fussy cutting. See the fabrics, the quilting design, and why this...

An angled close up of the stars and lantern quilt to show off fun prints that are from fat quarters for the entire quilt top in navy, green, hot pink and a variety of whites and creams for teh background. Modern Textiles Logo in lower right corner.

Scrappy Stars and Lanterns Quilt

Ever stared at a stack of low volume fat quarters and wondered what to make? This scrappy stars and lanterns quilt top is your answer, and I'm walking through every...

Scrappy Stars and Lanterns Quilt

Ever stared at a stack of low volume fat quarters and wondered what to make? This scrappy stars and lanterns quilt top is your answer, and I'm walking through every...

Image Text reads: Longarm Quilting: Top 10 Frequently Asked Questions About Longarm Quilting; Answered by a professional longarm quilter

Longarm Quilting Frequently Asked Questions: Ev...

Ever wondered what actually happens when you send your quilt off to be longarm quilted? I'm answering every question I get asked, from mail-in prep to pricing to binding, so...

Longarm Quilting Frequently Asked Questions: Ev...

Ever wondered what actually happens when you send your quilt off to be longarm quilted? I'm answering every question I get asked, from mail-in prep to pricing to binding, so...

A colorful geometric quilt draped over a white sofa in a living room setting, featuring a pattern of orange, blue, yellow, and white triangles with black borders. A potted plant and framed wall art are visible in the background.

Ohio Star Exchange: A Fat Quarter Friendly Mode...

A classic block gets a bold modern twist in this fat quarter friendly quilt pattern, where one simple color exchange creates giant secondary diamonds across the quilt top. See the...

Ohio Star Exchange: A Fat Quarter Friendly Mode...

A classic block gets a bold modern twist in this fat quarter friendly quilt pattern, where one simple color exchange creates giant secondary diamonds across the quilt top. See the...

A colorful geometric quilt with blue, yellow, orange, and black patchwork draped over a bed with neutral headboard in background.

Introducing Sunfire: The Newest Modern Quilt Pa...

Meet Sunfire — the newest modern quilt pattern in my 2026 collection, built from half-square triangles and made for scrap-lovers. Come see the fabric pull, the quilting design, and what's...

Introducing Sunfire: The Newest Modern Quilt Pa...

Meet Sunfire — the newest modern quilt pattern in my 2026 collection, built from half-square triangles and made for scrap-lovers. Come see the fabric pull, the quilting design, and what's...

What to Expect when you send your quilt to a longarm quilter: a step-by-step guide

What to Expect When You Send Your Quilt to a Lo...

Nervous about sending your quilt off for the first time? Here's exactly what happens from the moment you hit submit to the moment your finished quilt lands back in your...

What to Expect When You Send Your Quilt to a Lo...

Nervous about sending your quilt off for the first time? Here's exactly what happens from the moment you hit submit to the moment your finished quilt lands back in your...

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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