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.
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.
There’s nothing quite like slicing into a fresh stack of fabric especially when it’s bursting with color and texture. The new Expressions Batiks collection, A New Day, by Riley Blake Designs, is exactly that kind of joy: vibrant, expressive, and full of creative possibilities. I recently whipped up a small dresden pouch using a few of the prints, and let me tell you it turned out.
There’s a special kind of magic that happens when bold solids meet playful design. For this Make It Modern version of Smashing Petals, I embraced bright, punchy color and oversized florals to create a quilt that feels both contemporary and joyful—like a modern bouquet in full bloom.
At the heart of this design is a bold, graphic flower made from four oversized petals and a glowing center. This version uses the mix-and-match layout included in the pattern, which allows each flower to blossom with its own personality. The layout creates a dynamic quilt top full of movement, like a carefully planted garden where each bloom gets its own spotlight.
There’s something so satisfying about mixing crisp black and white fabrics with pops of fiery red. When paired with playful half hexagons and triangles, the result is a bold, graphic look that feels both modern and timeless.
Hey there, it’s Kelly Renay! I’m thrilled to share my latest make—a fun and functional round duffle bag stitched up with a few standout prints from the Expressions Batiks: Good Vibrations collection, designed by Nebraska Quilt Company for Riley Blake Designs.
There’s something truly magical about sewing during the holiday season—especially when the fabric itself is full of nostalgia and charm. The new Classic Christmas collection by J. Wecker Frisch captures that feeling perfectly. With vintage-inspired prints, old-world Santa illustrations, and classic holiday typography, this line is a dream for anyone wanting to add timeless style to their festive makes.
Are you drawn to Celtic designs and Highland charm? If so, the A Touch of Celtic Expressions Batiks Collection, designed by Patience Griffin, is the perfect addition to your fabric stash. This delightful collection celebrates all things Celtic — from traditional plaids to playful ewes and shaggy Highland coos — each infused with rich color and a dash of Highland flair.
Are you ready to create a beautiful and meaningful panel quilt? The Come Let Us Adore Him collection by Tara Reed provides the perfect foundation. Featuring exquisitely painted scenes, these panels are designed to shine—and this quilt design lets them take center stage.
Hi, I’m Kelly Renay, and today I’ll walk you through how to make your own striking panel quilt. The construction is inspired by the Courthouse Steps block, with a layout that frames each panel in a bold, balanced way.
Hi friends, I’m Kelly Renay, and I’m truly blessed to share one of my most meaningful projects with you—a quilt I recently created for a small, faith-filled congregation in Devine, Texas. Titled “Church on the Hill,” this landscape quilt now hangs in the fellowship hall of the Devine First United Methodist Church as a beautiful symbol of devotion, hope, and unity.
Creating a quilt is more than stitching fabric—it's storytelling through color, texture, and intention. When crafting a quilt for a place of worship, the meaning deepens. Today, I’m honored to share the story behind a very special piece: the “Crosses on the Mount” quilt, created for the First United Methodist Church of Devine, Texas.
Are you ready to toss aside the drab, dull fabrics that remind you of Winter? And, say hello to a vibrant fabric collection that oozes Springtime. Well, look no further than the Vibrance Collection by Leslie Ryan of Blooming Boldly Designs.
Hey there, it's Kelly Renay here! I'm excited to share this beautiful quilt that is like a butterfly garden in quilt form. I selected my Flitter Flutter Quilt Pattern which is more like a piece of art than a quilt.
Are you ready to add a touch of Americana to your sewing projects? The stunning patriotic fabric line, Freedom Garden, by My Mind's Eye, will bring a sense of joy and pride. This collection features classic red, white, and blue colors, along with charming florals, ginghams, stars and stripes that are perfect for crafting a variety of projects.
Hey there, it’s Kelly Renay here, and I am honored to be sharing my latest make, a stylish Americana Tote Bag featuring the gorgeous Freedom Garden collection.
Are you ready to make a quilt that is like a burst of confetti at a party? Vibrant, fun, and guaranteed to make you smile! Or maybe even do a little happy dance. Look no further than the Dashing Duo Quilt Pattern combined with the excitingly playful Celebrate Collection by Sue Daley Designs for Riley Blake Designs.
Hey there, it’s Kelly Renay here, and oh do I have a fun one for you today. I’m excited to showcase the exuberant Celebrate Collection with the announcement of my newest quilt pattern, Dashing Duo.
The first block I learned when starting to sew, and one of the most popular quilting techniques, is the disappearing 9-patch block. Disappearing 9-patch blocks can be made in many different ways. But for today I’m sharing my version of a Scrappy Disappearing Pinwheel Block, made with the vibrant and cheerful Sassy and Tweet Expression Batiks collection.
Hey there, it’s Kelly Renay here, and I’m thrilled to be sharing my take on this classic and innovative block technique. Before we get started on the step-by-step instructions, let me highlight the fabulous Expression Batiks collection, Sassy and Tweet.
Are you a fan of all things patriotic and Americana? If so, you'll enjoy the Letters From Home collection by Vicky Gifford. The Letters from Home collection is a beautiful tribute to the spirit of United States of America Military, featuring classic red, white, and blue designs with a splash of Army green, that evoke a sense of pride.
One standout piece from the Letters From Home collection, and my personal favorite, is the military transport print. This print features some impeccably painted transport vehicles, aircraft and ships by Vicki.
There’s just something about Texas, that us Texans hold near and dear. They might be different for each individual but being born and raised in Texas, there are certain things I look forward to each year.
Howdy y’all, I’m honored to be able to share my latest make and future quilt pattern. I had the privilege of working with the Friendship Florals collection by Diane Labombarbe. This collection embodies the spirit of Texas, the “Friendship State”, especially at Spring time.
The Red Delicious fabric is a sumptuous blend of rich reds and creamy whites, delicate prints, and elegant florals that come together to create a truly exquisite collection. This luxurious line of fabrics evokes romance and sophistication making it the perfect choice for creating something stunning for Valentine's Day.
I’m blissfully honored to share my latest creations made with the gorgeous Red Delicious collection by Riley Blake Designs.
Have you ever sewn with gingham fabric? I believe gingham falls into the same category as polka dots and stripes. They can be classic, traditional or modern depending on their colors, scale and usage. The weaving of colored stripes creates a visual that is pleasing to the eye. They are fabrics that transcend trends and time.
Hey there, it’s Kelly Renay here and I am elated that I get to share my latest project with you using the newly released Gingham basics.
If you're a fabric enthusiast like me, you know the struggle of keeping your fabric stash organized. How unsightly and out of control those fabric piles can become.
Today I am sharing my recent make and my solution to this problem. Because I’ve been struggling to keep current ‘work in progress’ projects and extra fabric organized in my tiny office space.
I am thrilled to be sharing a sophisticated pillow and quilt set with you, featuring the adorable Playtime 30’s collection. The Playtime 30’s collection is comprised of soft pinks, minty greens, and sky blues, featuring delicate playful prints.
So, lets travel back in time for a moment, to reminisce and pay homage to the past with the Playtime 30’s collection by Lindsay Wilkes of The Cottage Mama, for Riley Blake Designs.
Get ready for stunning chaotic masterpiece, filled with color, creativity, and a whole lot of fun!
Hey there, it's Kelly Renay here! I'm super excited to get to share this fun quilt with you today, using the fabulous new batiks collection, Neon Pop, by Riley Blake Designs.
Typically batiks aren't a fabric that I use, but the Neon Pop collection shouted pick me, pick me. (You know sometime fabric just speaks to you.)
