The Minnesota Modern Quilt Guild (MMQG) had a challenge to make a MN Inspiration quilt – something about MN with a modern twist. My inspiration was the state motto: “L’etoile du nord” which is french for “star of the north”. I wanted to do a whole cloth quilt (it’s a mini) and to use the […] Read more…
I was pretty excited to finish this scrappy version of my Diamond Affair pattern. I have wanted to make some sort of rainbow quilt for some time. It was really fun and a bit of a challenge to go through all of my stash. I picked only fabrics that were predominantly the main color (red, […] Read more…
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I first tried my hand at needle turned applique in Carolyn Friedlander’s Quilt Market booth (Spring of 2015 in Minneapolis). I was hooked. I love it. I am no stranger to hand stitching and this was so fun. Not long after market, I got a copy of Carolyn’s book (Savor Each Stitch). This quilt, Circle Lattice, is […] Read more…
Last Friday was the last day of school for my kiddos. Now done with 2nd and 5th grades (how did they get so big?!) So to thank their teachers for all their hard work, I made a few Simple Zipper Bags. The kids had a great school year. Gwyneth (in 2nd grade) was moved […] Read more…
This mini quilt was made using my Reflektion pattern (available here). I have made several of these quilts, in larger sizes, but this one is by far my favorite. This is the smallest (or mini) size. It measures 12″ x 14″ and is made with one mini charm pack and a 1/2 yard of fabric. […] Read more…
