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Hi! Welcome to my little corner of the internet. My name is Holly Clarke. I’m a designer, quilter, fabric junkie, coffee drinker, and flower smeller. I live in Winnipeg, Canada and I love how the World Wide Web connects me with quilters from all over the world. If you want to reach out to me, email me here.

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I’m utterly blown away by all the support for my

I’m utterly blown away by all the support for my Quilt O’Clock post and reel yesterday. Thanks for all the lovely comments and reposts! I’ll be putting the template on my site for free, along with some clock assembly tips (I learned a LOT about taking apart clocks in the process). In the mean time here’s my rainbowy version using @figofabrics Lucky Charms fabric. 🌈 ⏰ #quiltoclock #quiltclock #clockquilt #quiltallthethings #figofabrics #luckycharmsfabric #ikeahack #quilting #fpp

What time is it? It’s quilt o’clock! My latest

What time is it? It’s quilt o’clock! My latest obsession has been turning all our clocks into little mini quilts. This one uses @kmelkight Smol fabric fussy cut for a daisy chain effect. Let me know what you think. I’ll put a free FPP template up on my site if there’s interest. #quiltoclock #quiltclock #clockquilt #quiltallthethings #rubystarsociety #smolfabric #ikeahack #quilting #fpp

Something different for me... I made a commissione

Something different for me... I made a commissioned memory quilt for a client’s young son, made up mostly from clothes that had belonged to his daughter. There was a wide variety of fabrics including satin, corduroy, princess dress tulle, bathing suit, stretch knits, and even a hockey jersey. It was a fun challenge to cut out pieces from the small clothes to fit into my squares and then arrange them in a grid using a diagonal layout. I hope that with this new quilt these clothes can bring comfort for many years to come. #memoryquilt

I finished writing my Juicy Hearts quilt pattern a

I finished writing my Juicy Hearts quilt pattern and it’s with testers now. 💃🏼 It’s so exciting to see what they’re choosing for fabric. My cover quilt is finished too and now I’m just patiently waiting for my backing fabric to be delivered so I can send it to @matantequilting for long arming. ⁣⁣⁣
#juicyheartsquilt #valentinesquilt #konacottonsolids #heartquilt #fatquarterquilt #modernquilting #moderntquiltfabric #modernquilt #quiltpatterntesting #quiltpatterndesigner

“There’s mail. It feels fabric-y”. I love wh

“There’s mail. It feels fabric-y”. I love when my husband says those five sweet little words to me. 🥰 And I love when there’s fabric in the mailbox. #quiltingfabric #happymail #fabricismyfun

Today I worked on three more designs from @jacquie

Today I worked on three more designs from @jacquietps Sashiko Style Walking Foot Quilting workshop. This one includes In and Out Curves, Chevrons, and Diamond Ladder. I’m loving the process and the results so much! #quiltcontogether #quiltcon #sashiko #walkingfootquilting #jacquiegering

The QuiltCon workshop I have been looking forward

The QuiltCon workshop I have been looking forward to the most did not disappoint! Sashiko Style Walking Foot Quilting with @jacquietps was everything I hoped it would be. I started out with a live Q&A session this morning where we got to ask Jacquie all our burning questions and then I got to work on my workshop project and made this 18” sample piece. I haven’t finished watching the whole workshop video yet but I’m glad that I can stretch it out and work on the next section at my own pace since it’s on demand. So fun! ⁣
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#quiltcon #quiltcontogether #sashikostitching #walkingfootquilting #jacquiegering

Today at #quiltcon I learned how to do freezer pap

Today at #quiltcon I learned how to do freezer paper piecing with @tarafaughnan. Lookit all those pretty points! Thanks for your class Tara, your instructions were perfect and thorough. I also truly enjoyed learning about your process for colour palette building. ⁣
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I miss the atmosphere of learning in a classroom with other people but, I must say, I sure do appreciate the pause and rewind features of a virtual class so I can catch up or replay something the instructor said that I missed or didn’t understand. #quiltcontogether #quiltcon2021 #freezerpaperpiecing

I had fun learning a new method for making all the

I had fun learning a new method for making all the curves today at #quiltcontogether with @bettycrockerass! Thanks Jen!!! #makeitcurvy #sewallthecurves

Hello QuiltCon from snowy Winnipeg, Canada! It’s

Hello QuiltCon from snowy Winnipeg, Canada! It’s sad to not get to travel this year with my quilting bestie @kb_quilts but I am looking forward to the virtual #quiltcontogether event. I’m signed up for Sew All the Curves with @bettycrockerass, Freezer Paper Piecing with @tarafaughnan and Sashiko Style Walking Foot Quilting with @jacquietps. Say hello below and let me know what you’re signed up for or if you’ve taking any of the workshops mentioned above. #quiltcon2021 #helloquiltcon #quiltcon

Happy Valentine’s Day!! I am so happy that I fin

Happy Valentine’s Day!! I am so happy that I finished my Juicy Hearts quilt in time to share it with you today. ⁣
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Note: Juicy Hearts pattern is coming soon. I only needed a few testers but after my request on Friday my inbox is bursting with offers, thank you for being such a supportive community. The quiltiverse really is the best! 🥰⁣⁣
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#juicyheartsquilt #valentinesquilt #quiltsofinstagram #valentinesfabric #heartquilt #fatquarterquilt #canadianmqc #modernquilting #modernquilts #showusyourmqg #quiltpattern #modernquiltdesign

I stayed up WAY past my bedtime to finish up this

I stayed up WAY past my bedtime to finish up this beauty last night. Here’s a sneak peek until I can get some full photos this weekend. ⁣
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***UPDATE - I’ve received enough pattern testing offers already. Thanks!!! ***I’m writing a pattern for this quilt. It’s fat quarter friendly and almost entirely made of Drunkard’s Path blocks so testers should be comfortable with sewing curves, or at least open to trying them.
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#juicyheartsquilt #valentinesquilt #valentinesfabric #heartquilt #fatquarterquilt #modernquilting #moderntquiltfabric #quiltpatterntestersneeded #quiltpatterntesting #quiltpatterndesigner

My quilt is all prepped for quilting and after muc

My quilt is all prepped for quilting and after much deliberation I decided to try a gentle “echo curve” (à la @jacquietps’s Walk book). I laid out a braided cord so I could visualize the first line. Wish me luck! ⁣
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#juicyheartsquilt #valentinesquilt #valentinesfabric #heartquilt #fatquarterquilt #modernquilting #moderntquiltfabric #sewingmystash #ilovefabric

My Valentine’s quilt top is finished. 💕 I’m

My Valentine’s quilt top is finished. 💕 I’m officially in love. It will be a good throw size (66 x 71.5”) perfect for snuggling under on cold February nights. ⁣
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#juicyheartsquilt #valentinesquilt #valentinesfabric #heartquilt #fatquarterquilt #modernquilting #moderntquiltfabric #sewingmystash #ilovefabric

Jovie’s feeling the love. ⁣
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#juicyheartsquilt #valentinesquilt #valentinesfabric #heartquilt #fatquarterquilt #modernquilting #moderntquiltfabric #sewingmystash #ilovefabric

I started putting my blocks up on my design wall (

I started putting my blocks up on my design wall (a.k.a. magnetic white board) so I can see my design start to come together. Are you feeling the love? ⁣
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#juicyheartsquilt #valentinesquilt #valentinesfabric #heartquilt #fatquarterquilt #modernquilting #moderntquiltfabric #sewingmystash #ilovefabric

How much do you 💜 this #rubystarsociety Darling

How much do you 💜 this #rubystarsociety Darlings fabric? I’ve been saving it for something special. ⁣
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#juicyheartsquilt #valentinesquilt #valentinesfabric #heartquilt #fatquarterquilt #modernquilting #moderntquiltfabric #sewingmystash #ilovefabric

Here’s my second block. Honestly I think it’s

Here’s my second block. Honestly I think it’s love at first sight. ⁣
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#juicyheartsquilt #valentinesquilt #valentinesfabric #heartquilt #fatquarterquilt #modernquilting #moderntquiltfabric #sewingmystash #ilovefabric

I started playing around with my Valentine’s qui

I started playing around with my Valentine’s quilt design. I’m already in love with the first block. ⁣
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#juicyheartsquilt #valentinesquilt #valentinesfabric #heartquilt #fatquarterquilt #modernquilting #moderntquiltfabric #sewingmystash #ilovefabric

Late, late last night when I was beyond tired I pu

Late, late last night when I was beyond tired I pulled out these red/pink/purple fat quarters because I came up with an idea for a Valentine’s quilt that I can’t get out of my head. What a happy fabric pull to wake up to. ❤️💕❤️💕❤️💕❤️ ⁣
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#juicyheartsquilt #valentinesquilt #valentinesfabric #fabricpull #fatquarterquilt #modernquilting #moderntquiltfabric #sewingmystash #ilovefabric

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I'm also a graphic designer by trade. You can check out my website here Waterloo Design House.
And my other business is Small Potatoes where I make handmade baby clothing and gifts.

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