I am a wife and mother to four awesome children. My passions are the Pittsburgh Steelers, flamingos and purple. I have been designing quilt patterns going on thirteen years, although I only started publishing them five years ago. I mostly design for beginner to advanced beginner skill levels. I love traditional quilts, English Paper Piecing and embroidery.
We currently live in SW Minnesota where we enjoy hot, humid summers, glorious, colorful falls, freeze-your-lungs winters and spring's full of life's promise.
I began my pattern designing journey many years ago when I designed a miniature version of Pinwheel Pizzazz, my first quilt. It was first designed in 1 inch squares (insert hysterical laughing). I still have those little pieces. I keep them to look at when I start drafting a new pattern, to make sure that I don't go too small. That doesn't always work, but I try.
My quilts all start out in a graph paper notebook with a mechanical pencil. I think I might be stuck in high school. I write up all the instructions, cutting, assembly, everything on college ruled loose leaf paper. Once I've done it all the old fashioned way, I plug it into my programs.
I test all of my patterns before I send them to the testers. I work very hard to make sure all of the patterns are accurate and easy to follow. I hope to encourage new quilters, and give seasoned quilters something fun to piece.
Thank you for visiting my blog. Feel free to leave a comment or contact me through email.
Happy Stitching!
Jen
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We currently live in SW Minnesota where we enjoy hot, humid summers, glorious, colorful falls, freeze-your-lungs winters and spring's full of life's promise.
I began my pattern designing journey many years ago when I designed a miniature version of Pinwheel Pizzazz, my first quilt. It was first designed in 1 inch squares (insert hysterical laughing). I still have those little pieces. I keep them to look at when I start drafting a new pattern, to make sure that I don't go too small. That doesn't always work, but I try.
My quilts all start out in a graph paper notebook with a mechanical pencil. I think I might be stuck in high school. I write up all the instructions, cutting, assembly, everything on college ruled loose leaf paper. Once I've done it all the old fashioned way, I plug it into my programs.
I test all of my patterns before I send them to the testers. I work very hard to make sure all of the patterns are accurate and easy to follow. I hope to encourage new quilters, and give seasoned quilters something fun to piece.
Thank you for visiting my blog. Feel free to leave a comment or contact me through email.
Happy Stitching!
Jen
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I've never been to Minnesota...but I love your description of freeze-your-lungs winters.
ReplyDeleteOK, Jen. I just finished reading every single post of yours! I enjoyed seeing all the projects you are working on and the designs you have made. I especially like the PBJ idea. Clever! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter! Could you please fix the link for the April Color Challenge block, I could not find another link anywhere. Thank you for your time...
ReplyDeletewhere are the instructions how to cut the January yellow blocks
ReplyDeleteI sew enjoyed looking at all your lovely quilts. Your choice for Pat's Morrison Park is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteI am trying to follow your blog but can't find a working link. Please help!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Paula