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We Belong To One Another
I am thrilled to announce that We belong to one another (2023) has been acquired by the Nova Scotia Art Bank through its 2025 Art Bank Purchase Program. Following acquisition, artworks from the Art Bank are exhibited in government offices and agencies. Comprised of...
Altitude Block Pattern Release!
Six years ago, I was just coming off releasing my most epic pattern, Our Song, Your Reflection -- based on a traditional lone star quilt. I wanted to share the skill of diamond piecing with the world, so I came up with the design for Altitude as a quick study on...
Free Pattern: Sawtooth Irish Chain
Combining a traditional Sawtooth Star with an Irish Chain block, makes for a fun, scrappy, quilt! This pattern is perfect to make as a group or bee quilt; in fact, the one you see above was made by the Maritime Modern Quilt Guild as a fundraiser for their first quilt...
HomeWrap: Tyvek Quilts
In 2022, I had the opportunity to work on a public art project, installed in an workplace cafeteria in Ottawa. HomeWrap is a series of six triptychs comprised of quilted Tyvek panels with sculptural relief.We wrap ourselves in quilts for comfort and safety -- physical...
Video Tutorial: Bojagi GIft Wrap
Let's turn your scraps into fabric wrap and table linens! We'll be using a traditional Korean style of patchwork called bojagi. Bojagi has connections to blessings of fortune, longevity, and good health. It's used for wrapping and food covering, and can be made into...
Free Block Pattern: Scrappy Irish Chain
This block is fun to combine with plain 10-1/2" squares or something a little more special to make this very classic quilt. Use up your 2-1/2" scraps and combine efforts with your guild or friends for a scrappy look! This tutorial gives you instructions for a 10"...