How Many Quilts is too Many?

If you’ve been following me for a while you will know I’m a fast sewist. I joke that it’s my super power and it really can come in handy, but like every super power comes great responsibility. I make a lot of quilts. The other night my husband asked me how many quilts we have

The Mirrored Quilt Pattern

I’ve never been a scrappy quilter. I sew a lot from collections and curated bundles with a solid background. Over the years the idea of making a scrappy quilt started to grow on me. Then Peter, of Lo and Behold Stitchery, sewed his first quilt using a scrappy background. It was beautiful and I wanted

Showcase Quilt Pattern

If you follow my instagram you know I love Ruby Star Society fabric. Many of their recent collections include stunning boarder prints and panels. They’re beautiful and of course I buy them, but I’m never sure what to make with them. I’m not drawn to a traditional panel pattern so I designed the Showcase Quilt

Diamond Skies Quilt Pattern

I was inspired to design the Diamond Skies quilt after Rashida Coleman-Hale of Ruby Star Society released her Stellar fabric collection. I was in love with her colors and designs (I have a bunch on hand still that I can’t wait to sew up) and immediately pulled 9 Kona solids that I felt reflected her

Online Fabric Selecting with Confidence

Since most of our local quilt shops are closed, or only offering curb-side pickup, I thought now would be a great time for me to share how I pick colors for quilts. It can be scary ordering fabrics online without seeing them in person. Or maybe you struggle with creating a color palette. I like

Vintage Lace Quilt-Along Recap

If you ask my quilting guild they will tell you that I’m the Queen of Quilt-Alongs. I get excited when I see a designer I follow is starting one. You may be wondering why I enjoy them so much, or you may be wondering what a quilt-along is? I’ve printed out my Vintage Lace pattern

The Birth of LoveSewModern

As a mom I feel like I’m wired to put my children and my family first. I made the transition into motherhood at what many would consider a young age, but I wouldn’t have it any other way. After many sleepless nights, tears, and honest conversations with my husband we have decided that this year

80 HST, Endless Possibilities

Back in September I started Then Came June’s Flower Tile Quilt. I took a break from it because I’m easily distracted by new, shiny patterns. In November some of my girl friends and I went on a mini maker’s retreat in Delaware. (It was the best way I could think of to celebrate turning 30

Looking Forward by Reflecting Back

There is only one day left in 2019 and my mind is running with ideas of what I want to change and improve in myself for 2020. Somehow a new year means a fresh start for me, like many others. I know I’m making some pretty big changes within the next few weeks, and I’m

The Making of Holiday Gifts

Like many makers, I spend the weeks before the major holidays feverishly hand making as many gifts as I can. I know it would be much easier on me, and take a fraction of the time, to simply purchase my gifts from the stores. Even easier I could shop from the comfort of my pajamas,