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I am so excited to share that I have a new book coming out later this year! Modern Scrap Quilts will be out with Stash Publications in November!

This book was originally supposed to be mostly a pattern book, but I realized I had a lot to say about scraps in the negative space, so it has ended up being a bit of a follow-up to my first book, The Quilter’s Negative Space Handbook. That means that in addition to the patterns, there are lots of ideas to help you design your own quilts—and help use up some ...

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 color! While sorting through some focus fabrics from my Quilt Guild for charity blocks, inspiration struck. The playful cat print is the perfect contrast to a sardine-themed quilt block I’ve been wanting to make. Last weekend offered an ideal break between projects, so I took the opportunity for a little creative refresh—a “quilty jolt,” if you will. That spark led to the creation of a free quilt block pattern that’s ...

Hello Friends, I hope you have been well! It’s hard to believe we are entering summer! It’s been a really busy year for me, and I look forward to sharing what I have been working on with you!

BUT FIRST, I am happy to announce a new QAL using my Silver Lining pattern.

• Silver Lining is an easy enough project to make in the summer as summer is busy for many.
• It is my attempt to design a house quilt that has a fun little twist with the clouds. You can totally make the entire quilt with just ...

Hello Friends, I hope you have been well! Before I go on further, I want to thank you all for following me on Facebook and Instagram! If you haven’t, please follow me there! The interactions are just better on those platforms.

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I hope you have been able to get some nice sewing/quilting done lately! It’s hard to believe we are in May already. And I am really happy to share with you today my quilt from Fat Quarter Shop’s latest Jolly Bar Volume 5 ...

Create this scrappy quilt with stars using fabrics you’ve been collecting over the years. It will add vibrant colors to your home decor!

Used with permission from American Patchwork & Quilting® magazine. ©2025 Meredith Operations Corporation.
All rights reserved.

Spiral Galaxies appears in the June issue of American Patchwork & Quilting magazine, hitting the stands on April 18! It measures 72-1/2″ x 81-1/2″ with 10″ star blocks and 9″ nine-patches with half-square triangles. It features bakits from my extensive collection. No single fabric was purchased for the quilt, including the (pieced) back, which I will show you soon.

One ...

This darling little bunny quilt block is so cute with its carrot! A great bunny quilt block for easter, spring, or a

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Before we get on any further, I do want to share with you the news that I am now on Facebook. I know, I am really late to the party. But if you are so inclined, give me a follow on https://www.facebook.com/wendysheppardquilts/ – that’s where I am posting Free Quilt Patterns every Friday. I just posted a really cute chicken coop design! :-) Go check it out.

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Happy Friday to you, and today is the day! We are sewing up the last row of blocks to finish our #InMyHeartQAL quilt! Thank you so much for sewing with ...

Today I’m sharing this fun fancy drink quilt block. When I think of fancy drinks, I think of drinks in fun glasses

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Download this easy, free pattern for a panel quilt, and get ready to WOW your friends with this lattice design! My motto has been “Glow with the Flow.” Now I can glow while wrapped in this quilt!

Mystic

I designed Mystic, a 48″ x 68″ throw for the Jardin de Lune Glow, a glow-in-the-dark collection by Blank Quilting. The luminescent mushrooms, flowers, hummingbirds, moths, and butterflies transported me on a night journey through a magical garden, inspiring me as I translated the beautiful fabrics into a design that added ‘beams of moonlight’ (the light borders) while showcasing each print.

Choosing ...

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 pattern release day—scratch that, week. I have lots of fun things planned. The main thing? I am intertwining it with QuiltCon!

The Drift Quilt Pattern

For years, I have been intimidated by curves. I have made blocks that use them here and there, but I was lost when I tried to write a pattern incorporating the technique. This was especially true for an orange peel quilt I attempted to design ...

Before we get on any further, I do want to share with you the news that I am now on Facebook. I know, I am really late to the party. At the moment, I am still just pressing buttons, and not quite knowing what I am doing. But if you are so inclined, give me a follow on https://www.facebook.com/wendysheppardquilts/

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And today – we have our second check-in! Hopefully, you have gotten the fabrics and patterns, or the kit to make the quilt with me. This is a SUPER easy log cabin quilt. Click HERE if you have ...

Hello Friends! It’s hard to believe January is almost over! WOW! I feel like the older I get, the faster time goes by.

Before we get on any further, I do want to share with you the news that I am now on Facebook. I know, I am really late to the party. At the moment, I am still just pressing buttons, and not quite knowing what I am doing. But if you are so inclined, give me a follow on https://www.facebook.com/wendysheppardquilts/

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And today – we have our first check-in! Hopefully, you have gotten the fabrics ...

Hello Friends, I hope you have had a good start to a new (probably a very cold for many of you) week! The snow/ice has hung around my area because of the frigid temperatures.

I want to quickly pop in and let you know that my quilting friend Pat Sloan is starting a LEAFY QAL with my Autumn Quilting Book on 1/21/25! You may pick either of the leaf designs to make for the QAL! And both leaf quilts are scrap-friendly! The fresh blue/green/yellow colorways show Pat’s Gratitude & Grace fabrics.

Details: https://www.ilovetomakequilts ...

A new year calls for a new pattern!

Garden City

Backing is Aruba (Tantalizing Teals)

Hi Handsome!

Walking Foot Quilting

Hello Friends! I hope you have been well! It’s been a busy 2025 so far, but all’s good! We did get the snow right after New Year, it’s been rather cold! So I got our schedule worked out for In My Heart QAL. If you have sewed along before with me, you know my QALs are super low-key! Just grab your fabrics and sew along at your own pace, even though I do give you a schedule to follow if you choose to!

ABOUT THE PROJECT

#1. In My Heart is a quick and easy Log Cabin ...

If you’re making a quilt for a sports fan, athlete, or a special tshirt quilt, you might want to piece their jersey

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Hello Friends! I slept in on New Year’s Day! I hope you have ...

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Hello my friends, Happy December to you! My Christmas decorations are almost all up ...

Make this fun Sparkle Heart Quilt block! Such a simple way to ad a little extra interest to a basic heart quilt

The post Sparkle Heart Quilt Block – Free Pattern appeared first on Always Expect Moore.

My Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ivoryspring – Check out pattern(s) of the month!

Fat Quarter Shop: https://shrsl.com/337dq

Connecting Threads: https://shrsl.com/4adn4

15% off at Missouri Star Quilt Company: https://glnk.io/mzmmj/ivory-spring

Emerson Creek Pottery: https://emersoncreekpottery.com/?ref=Wendy

FOLLOW ME ON INSTAGRAM FOR MORE PICTURES: https://www.instagram.com/ivory_spring/

CHECK OUT DEALS & STEALS: https://shrsl.com/4c25w

CHECK OUT DAILY DEALS: https://shrsl.com/4b39p

CHECK OUT WHAT’S NEW: https://shrsl.com/4c24w

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Hello my friends! I hope you are well. I am happy that you are ...