Today I’m excited to share my pattern for Quilt Theory’s collection for fall 2017.  The pattern is called Skydust.  The big Texas sky and its breathtaking, multicolored sunsets inspired this quilt.  Almost every evening, my children and I gasp with delight as we drive through the rolling Texas hill country while the sun slowly drops in the sky.   If you know me, you also probably know that I am drawn to simple, clean lines in my quilts.  This pattern is no exception.  As a busy woman with a career and a full house, I have found that I can honor my inner compulsio ..read more

I’m thrilled to share my newest quilt from Quilt Theory Pattern Company, available online for purchase for $3. Color Crossing features an ombre rainbow in one of my favorite, go-to block designs. All you need for this pattern is 3 charm packs in your favorite colors, and the background fabric of your choice.  I used Kona Cotton in the Sunset palette, which you can purchase from amazon, right here (affiliate link). I quilted this design in a traditional orange peel, or pumpkin seed pattern. I’l be posting a video tutorial on quilting the orange peel pattern soon, so stay tuned. Our ..read more

Art Gallery makes one of my favorite fabrics to sew with… and it happens to be a fabric that my kids love too because unlike most quilting cottons, it feels incredibly soft and luxurious. My friend Mathew (Mister Domestic) sent me some Art Gallery fabric from the new Letters capsule and gave me permission to make anything I wanted!  So I spent a couple of days this week sewing throw pillows (with simple envelope backs and french seams) to brighten up my family room. The Letters capsule is a bright, happy take on language and love. It’s quirky and light, which make ..read more

Welcome to Late Night Quilter for Tips and Tutorials Tuesday!  I’m happy to host this week, while Quilting Jetgirl takes a short break. If you have a tutorial you’ve written, or would like to browse all the wonderful recent posts from our community, scroll down to the bottom of this post to either enter your link, or enjoy reading. Announcement: Now Accepting Pattern Submissions for Blocks and Quilts for the 2018 Quilter’s Planner! Photo by Kitty Wilkin of Night Quilter. Want to submit a block tutorial or quilt pattern for inclusion in the 2018 Quilter’s Planner and/or eB ..read more

  Here is some information about where to order the thread I mentioned in the video. For free motion quilting pebbles, I like to use a fine 100 weight thread that matches the fabric on the top of my quilt.  One of my favorite choices is Invisafil Thread by Wonderfil. The white color Invisafil blends in across many colors of light and bright print fabrics, and the gray or brown Invisafil blends in across darker palettes. Invisafil Thread by Wonderfil in White Invisafil Thread by Wonderfil in Brown-Gray Wonderfil Infisafil Gray 2500m WonderFil InvisaFil Thread Set B00 ..read more

“It’s a terrible thing, I think, in life to wait until you’re ready. I have this feeling now that actually no one is ever ready to do anything. There is almost no such thing as ready.” – Hugh Laurie So with those wise words from actor Hugh Laurie, I ask you, are you ready to start practicing free motion quilting? Now is the time to commit. Don’t wait any longer! This is your year. I fully believe in diving into whatever you dream of doing.  Take risks.  Embrace failure.  Just try. To give you the support you need, I’ve launched the first of 40 free motion quilting videos on YouT ..read more

If you’re curious about the concept of a monthly subscription box for quilters, then check out my latest video, taking a peek inside the December 2016 Quilty Box. This just might be the perfect gift to give yourself, or your Best Quilty Friend ..read more

The Shoofly block is a mix of Half Square Triangles (HSTs) and squares.  It’s so simple and versatile!  I like to use the 8 At-A-Time Half Square Triangle Method, which gives me enough HSTs to make two Shoofly blocks! Patch # Number to Cut 6” 9” 12” A/B HST 1 square of each contrasting color 6 ¾” x 6 ¾” 8 ¾” x 8 ¾” 10 ¾” x 10 ¾” C 4 2 ½” x 2 ½”  3 ½” x 3 ½” 4 ½” x 4 ½” D 1 2 ½”  3 ½” 4 ½” Unfinished Block Size 6 ½” 9 ½” 12 ½” Trim HSTs to 2 1/2”x 2 1/2” 3 1/2” x 3 1/2” 4 ½” x 4 ½” Cut: Cut squares to the sizes listed in the chart above, depending on the s ..read more

Rail Fence Block Tutorial The rail fence block is probably the easiest block ever invented.  With the right combination of fabric, it has wonderful visual interest and is very satisfying to make. You can choose to use as many strips as you’d like for your Rail Fence Block.  Just be sure to make it square (i.e., once you’ve sewn your strips together, the width and height should be the same). In its most traditional form, it has three strips. My favorite size Three-Patch Rail Fence block to make is the 6” block, because I can just use a pre-cut jelly roll! (You know I love to make life ..read more

The Maple Leaf Block Tutorial The Maple Leaf Quilt Block is a fantastic mix of Half Square Triangles (HSTs) and squares.  It’s a simple block that’s perfect for sewing at the first sign of fall. I like to use the 8 At-A-Time Half Square Triangle Method, which gives me enough HSTs to make two Maple Leaf blocks! Click HERE to download a printable PDF of this tutorial.   Patch # Number to Cut 6” 9” 12” A 2 2 ½” x 2 ½”  3 ½” x 3 ½” 4 ½” x 4 ½” B/C HST 1 square of each contrasting color 6 ¾” x 6 ¾” 8 ¾” x 8 ¾”     10 ¾” x 10 ¾” D 3 2 ½”  3 ½” 4 ½” Stem 1 ..read more