[Edited to include more information on Marci’s book.] I just realized I finished this quilt in the beginning of January but never shared it with you. So I give you First Steps. I based this wall hanging on Marci Baker’s Hollow Cube, Too design (more information here). The design was suggested to me by someone …

I design quilt patterns as well as teach quilting classes in Council Bluffs, IA.

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Believe it or not, creating a quilt out of a ton of little cubes can actually be a breeze. It looks like quite an intricate pattern, and from afar it is, but with the right technique, it's simple! In order to create this quilt, you will need 4 colors/patterns of fabric. Using solids for the cubes

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Hi Quilting Friends! I’m excited to share this fun Puzzle Cube Quilt block pattern with you! Many of you may have had

I love quilts with just squares- they are fun and quick to sew and have a lovely timeless feel. And with strip piecing, this one comes together a lot quicker than you might think. Don't know what strip piecing is? No worries! Let's get started!

Hi friends! I have a new pattern to share with you today! And the best part? It's FREE! I'm calling this pattern New Beginnings. Would you care to know why? I love when there's a story behind a pattern or it's name so let me tell you TWO reasons why I chose to call it New Beginnings. First, because of the Hourglass blocks. Every time an hourglass runs out of sand and you flip it over, time starts anew. The second reason I decided to call it New Beginnings, is because I actually made the X…

My love affair with super simple, hand quilted quilts continues and I’m not sure I’ll ever go back to intricately pieced quilts. I was recently made redundant from my job (I was sad when it first happened but I’m okay now!) and while I’m figuring out what to do when I grow up, I’ve had a lot more t