Quilting Journey

Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with the February Pals... St. Beary Patrick and Beary O’Cheers!

These blocks build onto the January Pals, sharing festive charm and playful holiday spirit for a cohesive collection.

Together, they continue the Beary Bunch Block Series. Perfect for makers looking to stitch St. Patrick’s Day-inspired bears that brighten any space.

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Meet Beary O’Cheers. They’re brimming with St. Patrick’s Day cheer... from their clover-adorned hat to the raised glass and rainbow heart feet. They’re a festive bear with a playful personality and a timeless holiday feel.

With cheerful details and a lively expression, Beary O’Cheers makes a joyful addition to seasonal decor... perfect for makers looking to stitch something fun, celebratory, and full of charm for March.

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Meet St. Beary Patrick. He’s festive and full of charm... from his classic top hat and cheerful beard to the pot of gold and rainbow he proudly holds. He’s a St. Patrick’s Day–inspired bear with a playful spirit and a timeless holiday feel.

With his bold details and cheerful personality, St. Beary Patrick makes a joyful addition to seasonal decor... perfect for makers looking to stitch something festive and full of lucky charm for March.

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Some quilts begin with color, others with a pattern, but this one started with the simple idea of combining two very different batik collections into one playful design. The Porcelains Expressions Batiks from Riley Blake Designs bring soft low-volume tonals that feel calm and versatile, while the Wildflowers Expressions Batiks offer a split personality: cool mauves on one side, warm golds on the other. Together, they create a balanced palette that feels grounded yet full of movement, just right for a project with a little twist.

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Sometimes a quilt design stays with you… long before you ever dreamed of quilting. For me, Tactfully Twisted began with a well-loved family quilt, one made by my great-great-grandmother, stitched from simple two-tone solids that have softly faded over time. The block, often called the Capital T, is a classic, that is straightforward and practical.

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Our first Beary Bunch blocks of the year are here... just in time to kick off a new season of making.

January brings a little early Valentine spirit with two Beary Bunch Pals who are full of heart... one spreading love, the other adding rosy charm. Together, they’re a sweet duo you’ll want to stitch up and add to your collection right away.

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Meet Mr. Beary Valentine. He’s a little dapper, a little sentimental, with charming details... from his bowtie to the tiny-but-mighty red heart he holds. He’s a Valentine-inspired bear with a classic, heartfelt feel.

He wears a fedora-style hat with a two-toned ribbon, a classic bowtie, and holds a single vibrant heart, making him a simple but striking Valentine’s statement. His quiet charm and gentle details make him a delightful addition to any holiday decor, perfect for makers looking to add a Valentine’s centerpiece full of warmth and personality.

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Meet Miss Beary Rosey. She is quietly romantic, with sweet details... from the adorable bow perched atop her head to the single rose held in her heart-shaped vase. She’s a Valentine-inspired bear that feels both timeless and tender.

Her soft details and delicate accessories make her a delightful addition to any holiday decor, perfect for makers looking to add a Valentine’s centerpiece full of warmth and charm.

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After finishing the first set of project bags for my niece, I couldn’t shake the feeling that she needed one more to round out the collection. Especially since she’s a creative preteen with a growing stash of sketchbooks, pens, and little treasures. So I decided to add one final bag to the Christmas gift trio, something bigger and extra practical for all her artsy adventures. 

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Gift making season is the perfect excuse to play with color, mix patterns, and sneak in a little extra personality. This year, I made a set of Project Bags 2.0 by ByAnnie for my niece, a creative preteen with a love of all things crafty. These weren’t just any project bags, I wanted them to be bold, colorful, and full of fun surprises.

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Every so often, a fabric collection lands in your hands and just gets you. For me, that was Ruby Star Society’s Salutations. Its cheerful, “happy mail” vibes spoke straight to my stationery-and-fabric-loving heart, inspiring a quilt that captures that energy, even on days when all you feel is a little… blah.

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Sometimes life feels like… too much. Too many thoughts, too many tabs open in your brain, or just the kind of day when words fail. That’s exactly the mood that inspired my newest quilt pattern: BLAH BLAH BLAH, coming November 7th.

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There’s an old quilt that’s been part of my family for as long as I can remember. It was pieced by my great-great-grandmother, made from simple two-tone solids that have faded softly with time. The seams are worn, the fabric is thin in spots, but the pattern.. a classic Capital T Block, still stands strong.

That quilt lived at the foot of my parents’ bed growing up, and I can still picture it there, folded and familiar. It’s one of those heirlooms that quietly sticks with you, reminding you of where your love for making began, long before you realized it.

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Every once in a while, a fabric sparks an idea you didn’t even know you were waiting for. That’s what happened when I saw the Splatter Expressions Batiks collection from Riley Blake Designs. I could instantly picture the perfect project for my sister-in-law, who’s a self-proclaimed book dragon.

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Fall is just around the corner, and there’s no better way to welcome the season than with a pop of color at your doorstep. The Big Giant Quilted Bow pattern by Lindsey Grace Creates is the perfect project for adding cheerful, handmade flair. For my version, I chose a mix of reds and oranges from the Riley Blake Designs Confetti Cottons line... warm, vibrant hues that feel just right for autumn.

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I’m so honored to share a brand-new fabric collection today, Foundation 2 by Shayla Wolf of Sassafras Lane Designs for Windham Fabrics. It’s a sequel to her debut line, and once again, it’s bursting with bold color, thoughtful neutrals, and hand-drawn details inspired by her architectural background. It’s the kind of collection that makes both my color loving and architectural loving heart very happy.

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There’s nothing like a dark, tonal background to make bright colors pop, and the Blackout collection by Riley Blake Designs does exactly that. With its subtle textures of stars, dots, and geometrics, the prints add richness and depth while keeping the focus on bold color. Paired with 16 Confetti Cotton solids in rainbow hues, the fabrics practically asked to be made into something graphic and bold.

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The Blooms at Dusk Expressions Batiks from Riley Blake Designs is full of subtle texture and tonal variety, perfect for a quilt that plays with light and contrast. I started by cutting 5 1/2" squares from the collection, alternating black, white, and gray for a bold but elegant layout.

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Some fabrics have a way of stirring up memories. The Carnival Glass Expressions Batiks collection by Riley Blake Designs does that for me. It instantly reminded me of a shimmering glass dish my grandmother kept in her china cabinet. That piece always caught the light in the prettiest way, shifting from warm amber to deep green to blue, depending on where you stood. The fabrics in this line feel the same... rich, glowing, and a little bit nostalgic.

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Some quilts are just fun to make, and others carry a little extra meaning... my Dashing Duo Quilt Pattern with the Caterpillar® 100 Years collection from Riley Blake Designs manages to be both. This pre-cut-friendly design lets you showcase both small-scale and large-scale prints beautifully, making it a perfect pairing for the bold, nostalgic Caterpillar fabrics.

This project felt a little extra special for me. I grew up with a dad who spent over 40 years working for a structural engineering firm, inspecting countless job sites. 

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If quilts were candy, this version of my Beary Bunch pattern would be a pastel candy oasis… soft, sweet, and just poppin’ enough to keep things interesting.

Made with Riley Blake Designs’ Confetti Cotton solids, this quilt plays with tonal trios of color, wrapping each bear in cozy pastels with a touch of brighter hues. Think of it as a candy-coated hug you’ll want to snuggle under all day.

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