After finishing my solid Santorini quilt, I was on the hunt for the perfect fat quarter bundle to make a print version! When I saw Amy Sinibaldi’s latest collection for Art Gallery Fabrics, I knew it was the perfect fit for a scrappy Santorini. I love how many different sub collections you can make

The Summer Solstice pattern uses log cabin blocks and curves to create an overlapping mountain range rising above a set of circles and semi circles that evoke either the sun or phases of the moon - you decide! As long as you handle the bias edges carefully, it’s easier than it looks.

As soon as I saw the 2020 Pantone color of the year, I knew i had to create a quilt inspired by it! The challenge was finding a design that was both soothing and energizing, restful and fun! The color reminded me so much of the buildings of Santorini, and what sums up a combination of relaxation and

As soon as I saw the 2020 Pantone color of the year, I knew i had to create a quilt inspired by it! The challenge was finding a design that was both soothing and energizing, restful and fun! The color reminded me so much of the buildings of Santorini, and what sums up a combination of relaxation and

The Summer Solstice pattern uses log cabin blocks and curves to create an overlapping mountain range rising above a set of circles and semi circles that evoke either the sun or phases of the moon - you decide! As long as you handle the bias edges carefully, it’s easier than it looks.

Heather of Heck Yes Sew Co. is walking us through how to give our fabric scraps a second life by turning them into scrapified fabric! You can use the scrapified fabric to create a sawtooth star block using this free pattern.

I’ve always been fascinated but a little afraid of English Paper Piecing. It’s so beautiful, but looks difficult and fiddly! I knew I’d finally have to learn how to do it when I saw some of Laurel’s amazing work. She’s kindly written us a tutorial about getting started! I can’t wait to tackle her bu

I know I’m not supposed to have favorites, but… this pattern is definitely one of my favorites! The Persephone Quilt was inspired by the Greek myth of Persephone, goddess of the spring and rebirth, and by the new growth that emerges from the ground every spring. It seems fitting that it’s being re

If you're following the Alderwood Studio blog, you likely know Amber's aesthetic- clean lines and simple, refined color palettes. I generally find that my tendency is similar- I like to have simple palettes composed of solids to really let the pattern design shine. I often feel that scrappy quilts a

The first pattern of 2022 is here! The Boxwood pattern was inspired by the structure and form of Renaissance gardens, and took a year and a half to evolve from the initial design to the finalized pattern! I wanted to make sure that the piecing felt simple rather than complex, but still captured the

The Solstice Sampler Sew Along is starting October 9th. If you haven’t signed up for this SAL, you can do so here . We have some great designers with great blocks, and can't wait to dive right in. These blocks make excellent skill builders - I can almost guarantee you'll learn a new technique or

Heather of Heck Yes Sew Co. is walking us through how to give our fabric scraps a second life by turning them into scrapified fabric! You can use the scrapified fabric to create a sawtooth star block using this free pattern.

The Solstice Sampler Sew Along is starting October 9th. If you haven’t signed up for this SAL, you can do so here . We have some great designers with great blocks, and can't wait to dive right in. These blocks make excellent skill builders - I can almost guarantee you'll learn a new technique or

I know, I know, you aren’t supposed to play favorites, but…. this might be my favorite pattern of all time.

One of the best parts of this journey has been getting to know other quilters, makers, and designers. I first met Justine of Great Heron Thread Co. when she volunteered to pattern test for me. Since then, we’ve collaborated on several projects including these absolutely lovely (thanks to her) hand

Modern, flying geese pattern that is fat quarter friend and comes in baby, throw, and queen size

I’m so excited to finally be releasing the Lily Quilt Pattern ! Name after my daughter and releasing in celebration of her first birthday, this pattern is one of my favorites for so many reasons. I don’t often design or gravitate towards block based patterns, but this one combines the modern geomet

Flying geese are one of the most ubiquitous quilt building blocks out there. I love designing patterns with them - they’re such a great shape! But when it comes to making them, many people struggle (including me!). They seem like they should be straightforward and easy, but have you ever spent hours

Every time I write up a new quilt pattern and send it out to be tested I’m amazed at my testers create. The Crest Quilt was no exception - they blew me away with their beautiful and unique fabric pulls! They have me seeing my own pattern in a whole new light. Get a cup of something delicious and g

I had the most amazing testers for my Crystalline pattern - and a lot of them, too! Because the pattern is a bit tricky I wanted to make sure I had a lot of different sets of eyes on it, and their feedback and finished quilts certainly did not disappoint. Read on to get some inspiration for your ow

Quilt more sustainably with these tips on upcycling quilting materials!

Every time I write up a new quilt pattern and send it out to be tested I’m amazed at my testers create. The Crest Quilt was no exception - they blew me away with their beautiful and unique fabric pulls! They have me seeing my own pattern in a whole new light. Get a cup of something delicious and g

Every time I write up a new quilt pattern and send it out to be tested I’m amazed at my testers create. The Crest Quilt was no exception - they blew me away with their beautiful and unique fabric pulls! They have me seeing my own pattern in a whole new light. Get a cup of something delicious and g

Every time I write up a new quilt pattern and send it out to be tested I’m amazed at my testers create. The Crest Quilt was no exception - they blew me away with their beautiful and unique fabric pulls! They have me seeing my own pattern in a whole new light. Get a cup of something delicious and g

Modern, flying geese pattern that is fat quarter friend and comes in baby, throw, and queen size

This tutorial is a guest post by Megan of Cartella Studio . Megan is a talented designer and quilter, and when she talked about turning my Crystalline pattern into a dog bed I was so excited! Read on to learn exactly how she did it. INTRO &n

As soon as I saw the 2020 Pantone color of the year, I knew i had to create a quilt inspired by it! The challenge was finding a design that was both soothing and energizing, restful and fun! The color reminded me so much of the buildings of Santorini, and what sums up a combination of relaxation and

Guest blogger Sylvia Raschella is here to teach us alllll about using color in quilting… and she’s quite the expert! Not only is Sylvia a quilt pattern designer, but she’s a brand designer as well.

Hi there, I'm Christina with Kindred Quilt Co! I'm a quilter and small business owner from Dallas, Texas. Over the years I've made countless quilts - quilts that have been gifted, commissioned out, or made just for me. Last year I tried to count out exactly how many I've completed, only to be met