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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.

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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...

Behind the Scenes with Linn Warme: Surface Pattern Design & Fabric Inspiration

Behind the Scenes with Linn Warme: Surface Patt...

Get inspired by Swedish surface pattern designer Linn Warme as she shares her creative journey, fabric design process, and what it’s like designing for Moda Fabrics.

Behind the Scenes with Linn Warme: Surface Patt...

Get inspired by Swedish surface pattern designer Linn Warme as she shares her creative journey, fabric design process, and what it’s like designing for Moda Fabrics.

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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.

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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