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Restyled - Formation Bucket Tote

Restyled - Formation Bucket Tote

Ever since I made the Book Nerd Bucket Tote I've had quilted Bucket Totes on the brain! Today I'm sharing our latest. We've combined the design of our Formation quilt...

Restyled - Formation Bucket Tote

Ever since I made the Book Nerd Bucket Tote I've had quilted Bucket Totes on the brain! Today I'm sharing our latest. We've combined the design of our Formation quilt...

Every quilt has a story, tell it!

Every quilt has a story, tell it!

We feel so fortunate to have a guest post today from Sara Sunderlin. Besides being a customer, Sara is a dear friend of all of us at Modern Textiles. Sara...

Every quilt has a story, tell it!

We feel so fortunate to have a guest post today from Sara Sunderlin. Besides being a customer, Sara is a dear friend of all of us at Modern Textiles. Sara...

New Pattern - Traveling Checkerboard

New Pattern - Traveling Checkerboard

Introducing our newest pattern - the Traveling Checkerboard! The zipper pocket on the back creates convenient checker storage making it easy to take on the go. I am passionate about...

New Pattern - Traveling Checkerboard

Introducing our newest pattern - the Traveling Checkerboard! The zipper pocket on the back creates convenient checker storage making it easy to take on the go. I am passionate about...

Scout Tee

Scout Tee

We recently got the Scout Tee pattern from Grainline Studio in the shop and I was anxious to give it a try! I was hoping for an easy fitting woven...

Scout Tee

We recently got the Scout Tee pattern from Grainline Studio in the shop and I was anxious to give it a try! I was hoping for an easy fitting woven...

Quilt Exhibit Challenge, Part 2

Quilt Exhibit Challenge, Part 2

A few weeks ago Connie shared the quilt she made for the Quilt Exhibit Challenge. Today I'm here to share mine! The second annual Quilt Exhibit will be held September...

Quilt Exhibit Challenge, Part 2

A few weeks ago Connie shared the quilt she made for the Quilt Exhibit Challenge. Today I'm here to share mine! The second annual Quilt Exhibit will be held September...

Heirloom Tomato Quilt

Heirloom Tomato Quilt

I've been dreaming of this quilt since we finished up the Veggie Quilt pattern back in April. It is finally finished and I am so excited to share it with...

Heirloom Tomato Quilt

I've been dreaming of this quilt since we finished up the Veggie Quilt pattern back in April. It is finally finished and I am so excited to share it with...

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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