• Snow Birds, Freezy and Winter Wishes

    When I began working on my Crystal Lane quilt, I researched “Winter” critters on Google.  I was looking for the ones that brave the cold, snow, and don’t mind a few icicles.  The ones that survive those freezing temps.  I found some pretty cute winter critters, but I fell in love when I saw the Snowy Owl. I can tell by looking at these owls they are very wise.  No bird brains here, so to speak. You’ll find a few of these owls on my Crystal Lane quilt.  I just couldn’t resist. Snow Birds I’ve also featured these owls on a mini quilt I’m calling Snow Birds. Snow Birds finishes…

  • Blue Spruce & Wintertime

    Blue Spruce…don’t you think the name is perfect?  Sue and I brainstorm quilt names all the time, and this one was taking us a while.  But the moment Sue said Blue Spruce, I knew that was it!  Some things are meant to be. Blue Spruce is a wall-size quilt measuring 34 1/2″ x 44″, so it’s perfect for almost any space.  It may be small, but it’s mighty, and it’s one of my favorites.  It’s designed for all applique methods, including fusible.  The pattern will be ready in January. Crystal Lane Panel Crystal Lane features a panel of 24 winter drawings, all approximately 4″ x 4″ finished.  You’ll find more…

  • a million little crystals

    The snow is sparkling like a million little crystals.  You’ll find these words on the selvage of Crystal Lane, my next fabric line for Moda.  It’s one I’ve fallen in love with because next to pink, my favorite color is French Blue!  In shades of Crystal Blue, Winter White, and a touch of Nutmeg, Crystal Lane will take you into the Winter season of 2021. It’s a time for crisp mornings and cold nights, cold toes, and cold noses.  Crystal Lane ships to quilt shops in April of 2021, and I’ve got lots of new patterns to go with it! I’ll show you all the new patterns this week, starting…