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Overlook Hotel Quilt

Posted on March 9, 2020March 9, 2020By admin_holly

The Shining has always been one of my husband’s favourite movies so I decided to make him a quilt based on the carpet in the Overlook Hotel … Read More >Overlook Hotel Quilt

Please Mama!

Posted on December 17, 2019April 22, 2020By admin_holly

I’ve always loved the graphic look & rainbow of colours found in a jumble of gumballs. Now I get to enjoy it in quilt form … Read More >Please Mama!

Christmas in July

Posted on July 30, 2019July 31, 2019By admin_holly

When it’s one of the hottest summers on record, and your hobby involves layering warm fabric and batting, what is … Read MoreChristmas in July

Quilt Pattern Testing

Posted on July 26, 2019July 30, 2019By admin_holly

I’ve had the opportunity to test two incredible quilt patterns this month, which was a new experience … Read More >Quilt Pattern Testing

Dorothy’s Journey

Posted on July 6, 2019July 6, 2019By admin_holly

I’ve had the absolute pleasure of working with Riley Blake Design’s new collection Dorothy’s Journey by Jill Howarth. If you’re … Read MoreDorothy’s Journey

Expanding Stars Quilt Along

Posted on May 24, 2019May 28, 2019By admin_holly

I recently took part in Emily Dennis’ Expanding Stars quilt along on Instagram. Over the course of five weeks, we … Read MoreExpanding Stars Quilt Along

Raw Diamond Quilt

Posted on May 14, 2019May 31, 2019By admin_holly

I’m so excited to announce that I have designed and written my first quilt pattern! I’ve been working on it … Read MoreRaw Diamond Quilt

My Unicorn

Posted on April 9, 2019May 24, 2019By admin_holly

My son and I took my latest quilt on an outing to Assiniboine Park (Winnipeg, Manitoba) to enjoy some sunshine … Read MoreMy Unicorn

In the Meadow

Posted on February 6, 2019May 24, 2019By admin_holly

I’m so excited to share my latest quilt design. I wanted to make an economy block quilt but I also … Read MoreIn the Meadow

English Paper Pieced Hexies

Posted on January 27, 2019April 9, 2019By admin_holly

I recently taught an English Paper Piecing (EPP) class at a local quilt shop, Keystone Quilts. For the class, I … Read MoreEnglish Paper Pieced Hexies

Hello Sweetheart

Posted on January 16, 2019April 9, 2019By admin_holly

I made this Meadowland Quilt using the Hello Sweetheart collection by Echo Park Paper Co. for Riley Blake Designs. Quilt … Read MoreHello Sweetheart

Fussy Cutting Sewalong

Posted on December 31, 2018April 9, 2019By admin_holly

In January 2018, I joined an Instagram-based sewalong called the Fussy Cutting Sewalong organized by Naomi Clarke @naomialicec. Each month, … Read MoreFussy Cutting Sewalong