Quilts go to the library!

Have you ever read a children's book and noticed a quilt in the illustrations? After having my first son a little more than eight years ago, we started reading bedtime stories - and I started spotting quilts in the books! It didn't take long before I wanted to recreate the quilts.

Fast forward to this month, and that long-time dream has become a reality!

After months (okay, maybe years!) of preparation, I made ten quilts from the illustrations in children's books. All ten are currently on display at my local library for the month of June!

Olympic Rings - A FREE Quilt Block Pattern!

This month's Quilt Block Mania theme is "international." I admitted, this one really had stumped me. International foods, international travel, the International Space Station...I just couldn't land on anything that excited me. So I asked my husband for help.

Me: "I need something that might represent the word "international." Any ideas?"

Him: The Olympics.

I should have asked him sooner! I love watching the Olympics, and the 2020 Summer Olympics are happening in just a couple months! (Yes, the 2020 Olympics are happening in Tokyo in 2021!) So my block is a fun abstract interpretation of the Olympic Rings!

Exploding Heart Quilt in Parakeet

I just finished my SIXTH Exploding Heart quilt!

I absolutely love seeing the quilt in different fabrics, and this time, I made mine in Kaffe Fassett fabrics!

Greetings from California!

Have you seen those vintage postcards with scenes from popular vacation spots in the letters? That was exactly the inspiration behind this quilty postcard!

Party Banner - A FREE Quilt Block Pattern!

It's a new month, so that means it's time for a new Quilt Block Mania quilt block! This month's theme was "graduation," and my block is great for celebrating!

Exploding Heart Jacket!

Almost immediately after I published the Exploding Heart quilt pattern, I had the idea to turn it into a denim jacket. And nine months later, it's done!! 

Rain Showers - A FREE Quilt Block Pattern!

April showers bring May flowers! And in this case, Quilt Block Mania brings rain themed quilt blocks!

I decided to go with a modern interpretation of rain, using simple lines to make my quilt block.