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 I've got another fun, easy and fast project for you. I'm calling it the Circle Wallet because it's made from two circles of fabric and some snaps.

Add a field of flowers to your quilt!

Joyful, elegant and full of details, these off set flowers are connected by a loopy line making them more whimsical.

The freemotion design Garland is based on a square grid, with the flowers placed offset from the previous rows. The flowers are connected by a ‘horizontal’ continuous line, making them look like an actual garland. This FMQ pattern would work great on quilts with themes like nature, flowers, plants, weddings, elegance.

The black sample below is from 2017 when I stitched out the design in a 1 inch grid.

The design is ...

One of the joys of Springtime is going for a sunny walk in nature, discovering new paths, different vistas and beautiful plants. The design Trail resembles such a walk, the lines look like a wandering path through a landscape, moving away from and moving back towards your path.

The allover design Trail is mix between a curl and Stipple. I have written about stippling before and expressed my amazement that a lot of quilters learned the Stipple pattern as one of their first freemotion designs. I understand the appeal of a good stipple, but this freemotion design really isn’t ...

Floating in a stream, moving with the current, just relaxing! That just sounds wonderful.

The edge to edge design Drift is an allover freemotion design that is based on a continuous line with curvy bends. The design looks like kelp drifting in a stream, don’t you think? This FMQ pattern would work great on quilts with themes like nature, water, ocean, sea, river, fishing and meditation.

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The designs based on feather shapes on the inside of a deep curve. The combination of the two feathers looks a bit look an oven mitt too. Depending on the way ...

 I had a chance to film and edit the second "class" in my binding series. In this video I show how to sew the binding on a project completely by machine. First sewing the binding to the front of the quilt and then stitching in the ditch along the edge of the binding on the front to catch the binding on the back side of the project.

As I mentioned in the video, this is just ONE way to attach binding completely by machine. There are several other methods and in time I plan to film them all.

If you ...

Marking a grid on your fabric gives you so many options for cool freemotion designs. A grid gives you just the right amount of guidance while keeping the hand-guided look.

In many of my designs I use a 1 inch grid, just because my samples aren’t normally big. In a lot of cases you can enlarge the grid to whatever size that works for you. There are only two limitations I can think off. Firstly, some sewing machines will block your view of the fabric behind the needle. You can only enlarge the design as far as you can ...

Learn how to sew a thread catcher with this free pattern that’s super scrap-friendly and perfect for using up those charm squares and leftover bits. It’s a quick, practical project that adds some fun and function to your sewing space!

Let’s be honest—if you’ve been sewing for any amount of time, you’ve probably got threads everywhere. On your shirt, your floor, your cat… you name it. That’s exactly why I love making and using a thread catcher basket. It sits right next to my machine and happily collects all those snips, clippings, and ...

Some of you know that my school offers children a learning experience known as Intensives. The week before Christmas, and the last week of school in the Spring, students don’t attend regular classes. (Honestly, what really gets done in classes at that time?) Rather, each student selects from a menu of classes and attends that one course for the entire week. Offerings include theater, music, rock climbing, engineering, local history, and…sewing!

While on Spring Break this past week, I prepped samples for the Spring Sewing Intensive. SEW much fun!

There are still a lot of details to work ...

Edge to edge quilting designs are a great way to a finish a quilt, but they can be a bit confusing. Some freemotion quilters fear getting stuck in a corner and having to break thread.

Well first of all, breaking thread is not the end of the world! Just do it, and continue somewhere else!

Secondly, knowing the structure of the design and its ‘escape possibilities’ are really helpful to prevent ending up with those awkward spots where you have gotten yourself stuck.

And let’s not forget, you are ALLOWED to cross of your already stitched line. There is ...

There are a lot of mini wallet tutorials out there, but I like the combination of velcro closure and the added split ring (or you could use a swivel hook instead). You, might, too. Let’s take a look…

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I’m working on my 4” blocks for the #scrappymeetsthriftchallenge that I’m doing on Instagram. If you would like to join us, follow Taryn of @reproquiltlover and sign up. She’ll send you all the info. You’ll get foundation paper patterns that work for 3 sizes. I chose the largest. The main reason was, I didn’t want to foundation piece and this acrylic template gave me the same size. 

I thought I would put together a demo of sorts. I use the SQUARE ON SQUARE TRIM TOOL from creative grids. They have a video online … but I ...

The Cross my Heart design is a sister pattern to the Hearts Wreath design that I shared two months ago. Both these freemotion wreaths are filled with hearts, but the construction of the hearts is pretty different. The hearts in Cross my Heart are based on big loops that cross over at the intersections of the circular grid. In this design there are 4 big hearts and 4 small hearts.

The Hearts Wreath is more suitable for bigger circles, while the Cross my Heart design fits within a smaller circle, no bigger than 8 inches.

The red fabric is a ...

Are you looking for something new to try that is simple and super elegant at the same time? Give this border design a try!

The freemotion design Jewel Loops is a border design constructed out of loops and echoes. The FMQ design is based on simple shapes placed in a grid. It looks great on quilt coats, bags, jelly roll quilts or quilts with a lot of borders or quilts with a theme like jewelry and ribbons.

Jewel Loops is technically a grid design, because it looks its best when executed as evenly as possible. So help yourself out by ...

Potager Lookbook is here! Brimming with quilting and sewing inspiration!

Spring blooms in fabric and projects with our must-see Potager Lookbook also known as our fabric project catalog featuring stunning Potager fabrics designed by the talented Sharon Holland, packed with inspiring ideas and projects.

Flip through the lookbook with me and get inspired to create with our fabrics!

Unleash your creativity with our FREE 'Home Grown' quilt pattern and discover DIY project inspiration & ideas from home décor to charming accessories, and stylish apparel—all showcasing the beauty of our premium quilting cotton and versatile substrates. 

*Featuring our Free Quilt Pattern ...

 My newest FREE pattern is the Burrito PillowCase PDF pattern. This one is just plain free, as in the price $0.00 - no coupon code required.

I also filmed myself making one. You don't need a copy of the pattern as I give you all of the information you need in the video, but if you are someone who likes to have a printed pattern you can get a copy for free. The fabric requirements also listed in the video description on YouTube. 

Walk the blocks, discover the lovely corners of your streets and have a great little hike.

The freemotion design Paths is a simple horizontal meander that looks great on quilted items like zipper pouches, bags and placemats. The design is not too complex, believe me! There is a lot of randomness, that you can use to your advantage. Plus some horizontal guidelines will help you keep it all straight.

The design fits themes like hiking, traveling, geocaching, puzzles, a greek meander and geometry. This angular FMQ design can be executed freehand or with a ruler if you prefer more straight ...

Ready to say 'oui' to gorgeous fabrics & projects? Our beloved Lookbook is HERE! This fabric project catalog showcases our collections and is packed with projects and ideas featuring Mademoiselle by Patty Basemi. Get inspired and see what you can create with our fabrics!

Come join me and flip through our lookbook book to get inspired!

Discover our FREE quilt pattern 'Bonjour Paris' and tons of project inspiration for your home decor, including charming accessories, chic apparel, and accessories each project showcases the beauty of our premium quilting cotton and available substrates.

*Featuring our Free Quilt Pattern: Bonjour Paris in Mademoiselle ...

This is a great pattern to use up jelly roll leftovers. In fact, a bunch of those (already conveniently sewn into sets) is what inspired this pattern.

The strip sets are 6 strips high and 12-1/2″ wide. The stars are also 12 inches (finished). I used a plan similar to THIS TUTORIAL: https://www.createwithclaudia.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/CWC-Mystery-Quilt-Along-2020-November-Block.pdf

I matched the star centers and the binding. I would like to do this again and highlight a focal fabric in the star centers.

This quilt will be donated to the local childrens hospital.

The youngest member of our family clan is really into animals, especially if they make a lot of noise. The lions and bears have been recently joined by dinosaurs. Whhraaahhh!

The last three designs I shared were either dense background designs or grid patterns. It is time for an edge to edge, don’t you think? Meet the design Dino Eggs. (Dinosaurs’ eggs wouldn’t have made a lot of noise, so I think we are safe to use them on our quilts! read more

 Courthouse Block QuiltThis is such a quick and easy quilt, suitable for a beginner and wonderful for a seasoned quilter that just needs a zen sewing session that let's you stitch away. Maybe you need a quick quilt for a friend or for your guild charity. This will definitely fit the bill. The more variety of fabrics you have the more interesting your finished quilt will be. Don't be afraid