Contrast is a classic element of design, referring to the juxtaposition of differences: big vs. small, light vs dark, shiny vs matte. I use color and value contrast very often in my work. It’s one of the things that probably makes my quilts look like “me”.
Read MoreSome quilts require a bit of planning, a touch of organization. That’s my skill set, so let’s do this together! This sew-along is based on my tried-and-true Ikat quilt pattern. It’s made up of simple squares and rectangles that together create an intricate effect. Come join us!
Read MoreWeaving together my life as a maker and other spheres of life: Best of July, experimenting with design mock-ups for my next quilt-along, reading Nomadland, celebrating your makes and relishing long, quiet days at home.
Read MoreChoosing fabrics, cutting neat piles of squares and finally sewing them into blocks - it’s all a journey of discovery since you never quite know how it will all turn out. Today what we’ve imagined finally takes shape as a cohesive whole!
Read MoreAll the preparation is complete. It’s time to start sewing! Here’s everything you need to know to start sewing the simple 4-Patch blocks and Penny Patch 4-patches for your Penny Patch quilt. Enjoy the process!
Read MoreA week of sand, sea and slow stitches, in photos - - - the Zeeland coast, Camping Dutch style, Feet in the North Sea, Veere Harbor, Middelburg Abbey, Slow Stitching spot and new Ice Cream Soda blocks.
Read MoreWhile I’m away from the studio, it’s the perfect time to reflect on some of the quilts I’ve recently longarm quilted. Today’s round up includes a very summery fun quilt, a special custom-quilted mini and a few quilts with new-to-me quilting designs for all-over quilting.
Read MoreCutting for the Penny Patch quilt - step by step with three different cutting plans from fat quarters. This post contains a ton of pictures aimed to help beginners. For quick reference, scroll to the Cutting Summary at the end.
Read MoreBefore you start cutting fabrics, let’s take a look at the design of the Penny Patch quilt: quilt layout, block count and the different ways to use color in your Penny Patch blocks.
Read MoreIt’s been on my list for an embarrassing long time - update the Penny Patch sew-along! This beginner-oriented event, circa 2013, is an excellent free resource for those sewing their first quilt.
Read MoreMake Modern magazine has just released a new issue! It’s a beautiful magazine written by quilters for quilters and delivered digitally to creatives across the world. Patterns, interviews + ideas for the modern quilter.
Read MoreGuess what? Next Friday my family departs for two weeks in France! Eeee! We are taking the train from our home in The Netherlands to southern France, via Amsterdam and Paris. I’m totally taking my favorite slow stitching project!
Read MoreSocial trust wasn’t a value growing up in the United States. I was taught that making yourself vulnerable to strangers was reckless, foolish, irresponsible. Our time in The Netherlands is showing us another way to live.
Read MoreI had in mind an older child when creating this quilt. This one has Clashy Bright colors, a connection to a long-ago created palette that continues to inspire. The colors have a high-energy vibe with a touch of moodiness from the dark, dark stars.
Read MoreWeaving together my life as a maker and other spheres of life: Best of June, planning for our first American visitor, celebrating Teri’s great Economy Star Parade quilt and anticipating starting a new quilt!
Read MoreLast batch of blocks! I hope you find the process of cutting center squares and choosing coordinating fabrics to be totally consuming in a fun way! I tend to enter a sort of trance and can’t stop until all the fabrics are happily grouped.
Read MoreThis squishy baby quilt is fit for a party. What a joyful way to welcome a new baby girl or boy. I only wish I had a chubby cheeked little one to photograph on my baby-sized Confetti quilt. It would be such a fun photo!
Read MoreThe crazy got started when Elora received a notice about Juffendag. That translates as Teacher’s Day and is a collective birthday party for the teachers, at school. With the school year wrapping up, it felt like a good time for a handmade gift.
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