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

Climbing Vines Pantograph: A Perfect design for Modern Quilts

Climbing Vines Pantograph: A Perfect design for...

Discover the Climbing Vines Pantograph, a beginner-friendly quilting design perfect for modern quilts. Learn how this versatile pantograph can add texture and style to your custom quilts with minimal setup...

Climbing Vines Pantograph: A Perfect design for...

Discover the Climbing Vines Pantograph, a beginner-friendly quilting design perfect for modern quilts. Learn how this versatile pantograph can add texture and style to your custom quilts with minimal setup...

Alt Current Modern Quilt Pattern with Ruby Star Society Fabrics

Alt Current Modern Quilt Pattern with Ruby Star...

Check out my Alt Current quilt made with Ruby Star Society fabrics and see how my Hibiscus Peel pantograph can transform your quilt. Click to discover more!

Alt Current Modern Quilt Pattern with Ruby Star...

Check out my Alt Current quilt made with Ruby Star Society fabrics and see how my Hibiscus Peel pantograph can transform your quilt. Click to discover more!

Scrappy Rainbow Peanut Butter Quilt

Scrappy Rainbow Peanut Butter Quilt

I never would have thought I had enough scraps to make a full throw size quilt (and I still had a lot leftover!). Read on to lean more about my...

1 comment

Scrappy Rainbow Peanut Butter Quilt

I never would have thought I had enough scraps to make a full throw size quilt (and I still had a lot leftover!). Read on to lean more about my...

1 comment
Beyond Bella Jolly Bar 4 Sampler Quilt

Beyond Bella Jolly Bar 4 Sampler Quilt

I really wanted to learn some new skills and what better way the the Jolly Bar Sampler Quilt by Fat Quarter Shop? This is the fourth Jolly Bar Book they've...

Beyond Bella Jolly Bar 4 Sampler Quilt

I really wanted to learn some new skills and what better way the the Jolly Bar Sampler Quilt by Fat Quarter Shop? This is the fourth Jolly Bar Book they've...

Lazy Afternoon Beach Quilt

Lazy Afternoon Beach Quilt

I have the Lazy Afternoon Beach quilt to show you today and it encompasses those perfect lazy Sunday afternoons spent relaxing outside whether it be in your yard or at...

Lazy Afternoon Beach Quilt

I have the Lazy Afternoon Beach quilt to show you today and it encompasses those perfect lazy Sunday afternoons spent relaxing outside whether it be in your yard or at...

Timber Diamond Plate Quilt

Timber Diamond Plate Quilt

Find out more about this fun Timber Diamond Plate. I made the queen size, but would you believe me if I told you that you could make this in a...

Timber Diamond Plate Quilt

Find out more about this fun Timber Diamond Plate. I made the queen size, but would you believe me if I told you that you could make this in a...

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!

Want these blogs delivered straight to your inbox? Sign up for my email newsletter to get a full weekly summary of all things Modern Textiles.

Sign Up & Get a Pattern