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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 curve? A curve is definitely not a straight line. When you’re working with curves, you’re dealing with bias edges, which can stretch and shift. You’re joining two pieces that look like they shouldn’t fit together. It might even seem like you’re gathering fabric when you’re not!

And just like in life, there are many ways to do the same thing—and no single right or wrong way ...

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 all the pieces. This includes cutting curves for the birds in the quilt. This is the most chaotic step, and when organization pays off.

There are so many things I love about this pattern. First off—no flying geese (cue the happy dance!). I also love that the block includes a bit of sashing within the block itself, so we only need to add sashing between the rows. And best of all, the blocks ...

I am beyond excited to share a very special quilt with you! This gorgeous wall hanging was made by one of my pattern testers, Rachel Fields of RF Quilt Studio. It features the Drift pattern, which I’ll be hosting a Quilt Along for next month. Seeing quilts made from my patterns is such a treat—it’s truly one of my favorite things! Rachel’s quilt showcases the versatility of the design with a soft color palette that creates a beautiful contrast to the other versions I’ve shared so far.

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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 is all about. This pattern was born from a love of organic movement that is mesmerizing and intriguing. Flowing curves are designed to mimic the quiet elegance of birds gliding on a breeze. It’s the perfect bird quilt.

One of my absolute favorite parts of designing quilt patterns is seeing what others make with them. I’m always inspired by the color choices, fabric placement ...

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 have a special treat for you!! I would like to share the work of one of my talented pattern testers, Miyuki! I know her as Miyu. She sent me her beautiful quilt so I could take some photos of it and I had so much fun with this bold and flirty quilt. Let’s take a closer look at her stunning version of the Drift Quilt and get to know a little more ...