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A Quilting Plan – Week 6
Over the years, I’ve grown to really love this part of the process. There was a time when I dreaded binding—and I didn’t even want
August 5, 2025
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Over the years, I’ve grown to really love this part of the process. There was a time when I dreaded binding—and I didn’t even want
Let the Quilt Shine! This week is all about assembling your quilt top—and guess what? The hard part is done! With all the blocks made
More Birds!! Last week in the Drift QAL, we faced the curve—and won! 🎉 Whether you pinned every inch, used glue, or boldly went pin-free,
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Tackling the Curve Piecing a curve together might feel a little scary at first. There’s something so simple and comforting about a straight line—but a
Welcome to Week 2 of the Drift Quilt Along! This week, we’re diving into one of the most exciting parts of making a quilt: cutting
Drift Quilt Along – Week 1: Picking out Fabric For Your Quilt Welcome to the Drift Quilt Along! I’m so excited you’re here. For this
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From a Pile of Whites to Whimsical Fish Lately, I’ve noticed an abundance of white fabric scraps piling up in my stash—more than any other
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The Garden Star Series One of my favorite creative traditions is the Garden Star Series. Every year, I release a new quilt pattern that builds
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Bird Quilt There’s something magical about watching a quilt come to life—especially when it’s inspired by the graceful motion of birds. That’s exactly what Drift
I first released the Fields of Flower quilt as part of the Great Jelly Roll Bash in 2024. I can’t believe it has already been
Quilting is more than just fabric and stitches—it’s a journey filled with creativity, passion, and a community of makers who inspire one another. Today, I
Meet the Drift Quilt in Endpaper I’m excited to introduce you to the Drift Quilt in Endpaper, a stunning version made by my pattern tester
After months of keeping this pattern close to my heart, I’m thrilled to finally share Drift—my newest quilt pattern. That’s right! It’s the Drift quilt
So, I did this thing!!! I stepped outside my comfort zone and created something that I have fallen in love with. I had a similar
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