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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.

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.

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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