Half-square triangles, eight at a time
The magic-eight method, a ruler you probably already own, and why you should press before you trim.
Patterns, tips, and notes
from the sewing room.
Read the journalThe art of piecing it together
The Patchwork journal is where we work out the quilts behind the tools: step-by-step patterns, palettes pulled from real fabric, and the honest math of yardage and cutting. Bring a cup of tea and your scrap bin.
Try the Quilt BuilderFrom the sewing room
New patterns, palettes and studio notes every week.
Building a palette from one print
Start with the fabric you love most, pull three colors out of it, then add one that surprises you.
A weekend Brickwork throw
Big prints, tall rectangles and no points to match. Cut on Saturday, quilt on Sunday.
What’s on the design wall this fall
Three quilts in progress, one that will never be finished, and the scrap bin that started it all.
Value beats color, every time
Take a photo of your fabric pull in black and white. If the pattern disappears, here’s what to swap.
How much fabric do you need for binding?
The quick math behind binding strips, and the half yard that covers most throws.