• Staging Those On a Roll Quilts

    Have you ever thought about what it takes to get those photos when you look at a quilt book?  I think one of the hardest things to do is “stage” the photos.  Think about it, for On-A Roll, there were 14 different Moda designers, 14 different quilts and 14 different styles.  Each designer sent a quilt and Martingale had to pull them all together for the book.  Thank goodness for the creative professionals that work there.  They are the ones who deserve a thank you for making us look good! I think my favorite picture in the Moda All-Stars On a Roll book is the photo of the quilt by Janet Clare (page 46). …

  • Jelly Roll Chickens etc.

    Who doesn’t love a jelly roll?  The whole process of cutting the fabric and rolling it amazes me, and when I have one in my hands, I love the way it looks.  If you love Jelly Rolls too you’re going to love the new Moda All-Stars book!  Moda All-Stars On Roll ships tomorrow, March 15th.  And once again the royalties from another Moda All-Stars book go to a charity.  All the royalties from On A Roll are donated to School on Wheels (SchoolOnWheels.org). There’s everything in this book from my Jelly Roll chickens, Stacy Lest Hsu’s butterflies, to Barb & Mary’s One Roll Wonder and Sweetwater’s Square Dance.  There are 14 quilts…