I am very excited to release the Rinse and Repeat quilt pattern today! This quilt is a fun make and perfect for showcasing your favorite fabrics. It works well with a curated palette of prints, treasured scraps, and even all solids. I'm sure it would be equally as stunning in a monochromatic color scheme as it would in all the colors of the rainbow. No matter which fabrics you choose for the blocks, they all POP! when surrounded by the wide bands of negative space.The pattern includes four sizes (baby, throw, twin and full/queen) and is rotary cut and machine pieced. It's good for any quilter that considers themselves a confident beginner (a few projects completed) and above. My latest version, above, is a twin size and is ready for quilting. I've made it three times now and have plans for a fourth version. If there is enough interest, I might even host a sew-along later this summer. Would you all like that?You can pick up your copy of the Rinse and Repeat quilt pattern in my shop. It's a downloadable PDF that is available immediately after checkout. If you would like to be inspired by other versions of the #rinseandrepeat quilt, including those made by my awesome pattern testers, check out the hashtag on Instagram. And, please tag your photos, too! I can't wait to see what you all make.

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I'm gearing up to release the Rinse and Repeat pattern next week and decided that it would be fun to make another version. I've been wanting to make something from Kim Kight's line Welsummer for Cotton and Steel since the moment I saw it and I knew that this design would be a great fit for these fun, colorful prints. I added some solids and other basics to the mix and started playing. The pattern is made up of five different blocks, each with six fabrics. I make piles of six fabrics and move things around until I like what I see. Then I cut and sew. Rinse and Repeat. (Get it? *wink*). The pattern has four different sizes: baby, throw, twin and full/queen. I am going to make a throw or a twin sized quilt - both use 14 blocks. I like to check in after sewing about 2/3 or 3/4 of the blocks to see if I need to add more of one color or take something away. Once I had these up on my design wall, I knew immediately what it needed. MORE PINK!I've got the last five blocks cut and waiting for me up in the studio. I am hoping I can squeeze in some sewing time and get them completed. Then it's a matter of choosing a background fabric. I have a few options in mind, but want to see all the colors together before deciding.Back with the finished quilt top soon! And the pattern soon after that! Just a reminder that I will be sending out a coupon code to my newsletter subscribers. Not on the list? You can easily sign up in the blue bar at the top of this page.

Do you all remember my Rinse and Repeat quilt? With Make Your Own Medallion finished and out in the world, I finally had the time and attention to get the pattern completed and I will be releasing it next week! Of course, I will let you know when it's available here and on Instagram. I'll also be sending out a coupon code to my newsletter subscribers. Not on my mailing list? You can sign up at the top of this page, in the blue bar.Back with more Rinse and Repeat action throughout the week. I started cutting and sewing another one this weekend!

Hi there! Long time no blog....Many things have been going on behind the scenes around here: sewing, knitting, living life. Also I have new blog design and a new blog platform. Switching everything over has been a little bit of a challenge and I know that there are some hiccups, especially with the tutorials. Please hang tight. I am making my way through the list of things that need attention all while helping the girls get through year-end exams and gearing up for Jane's high school graduation. If you have specific questions or need help with something, please email me. There is a contact form in the top navigation bar of the new website and I will email you back within a day. Pinky swear. Now on to some fun sewing!

I was lucky to be one of the testers for Erica Jackman's new pattern, Even Steven. As soon as I saw her version, I knew I wanted to make this quilt. And I am thrilled with how it came together.

The Even Steven pattern is designed for beginners and is fat quarter-friendly! It is simple to construct and sews up quickly. If you can sew a 1/4" seam, you can make this quilt! I tested the block construction as written (it's perfect!) and then decided to strip-piece the parts of the blocks that I could which made the construction even faster.

I chose a very bright, cheerful group of fabrics that I had purchased on impulse back in March. While I love sewing with ALL THE COLORS, I wasn't sure how I was going to use these Tula Pink dots and stripes until I saw this pattern. If bright and crazy isn't your thing, don't be deterred - this pattern looks just as amazing in a more subtle palette. It's definitely one I will revisit in the future.

You can buy a PDF or paper pattern of the Even Steven Quilt from Erica's shop. She has many other great patterns worth checking out, too, as well as an inspiring blog, Kitchen Table Quilting, chock-full of gorgeous projects.