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Foundation paper piecing is a great technique to have in your quilty repertoire. It’s a way of quilting where you sew the fabric onto a paper foundation. It’s an excellent way to give really crisp angles and points that are...

I am very excited to introduce my first fabric line for Riley Blake Designs - Create - available in July 2020. While I would love to be showing you these prints and projects in person at Spring Quilt Market, circumstances...

A long time ago, in a galaxy far, far away... (okay so actually it was just six years ago and in a different state) I designed a whole bunch of LEGO Star Wars character patterns. The reason for that was...

I love the traditional Squash Blossom block. It's so striking and looks amazing when you repeat the block pattern. What I don't love however is all the HSTs (half square triangles). Particularly when made the traditional way. All that trimming...

Visiting GlencoeThis year I finally made my dream trip to Scotland. It's been at the top of my bucket list for most of my life - the scenery, the castles, the history. So much to see! I decided this year...

Angles can be a bit of a nightmare when it comes to paper piecing – especially long skinny angles! Time and again I’ve set out my fabric, thinking it perfect, but finding when I folded it back that I missed...