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2025 All New England Shop Hop Magazines Are Available!!
Please note that I did not submit a design for the 2025 All New England Shop Hop. I'm Looking forward to 2026.
The 2025 Shop Hop runs September and October 2025.
Great News - Published NEW ENGLAND SHINES in the 2024 ANESH Magazine
My original quilt sewing pattern "New England Shines" is published in the All New England Shop Hop Magazine 2024. The All New England Shop Hop runs September and October 2024.
Great News - Published THE PATH HOME in the 2023 ANESH Magazine
See the reveal in the ANESH FB Live - watch the whole video or fast forward to about 28 minutes. July 2023: My original quilt sewing pattern "The Path Home" is published in the All New England Shop Hop Magazine. More information about the quilt and special sewing classes for this design is below. All New England Shop Hop - September and October 2023.
Great News - Published Box Bottom and Bows Tote
In February 2023, Cut Loose Press published my sewing pattern for the Box Bottom and Bows Tote. Purchase this pattern at Blackstone Quilting Company, your local quilt shop, or view the pattern at Cut Loose Press. More sewing patterns will be available in the coming months.
Great News - Published Wonky Waves Log Cabin Table Runner
In June 2023, Cut Loose Press published my sewing pattern for the Wonky Waves Log Cabin Table Runner. Purchase this pattern at Blackstone Quilting Company your local quilt shop, or view the pattern at Cut Loose Press. More sewing patterns will be available in the coming months.
Great News - Published Celebration Bunting Mantle Scarf
July 2023: Cut Loose Press published my bunting pattern. It would look great in any special occasion colors - skip the tulle decorations on head tables and make keepsake buntings for weddings, baby showers, and seasonal decorations.
Purchase at your local quilt shop or at Cut Loose Press
2024 All New England Shop Hop Magazines Are Sold Out!!
On the cover, my quilt is pictured on the top left and the second rolled quilt. The full quilt pattern begins on page 69.
2023 All New England Shop Hop Magazines Are Sold Out!!
On the cover, my quilt is pictured on the bottom left and the first rolled quilt. The full quilt pattern begins on page 65.
Sewing Classes
Wonky Waves Log Cabin Table Runner 15"X36"
This table runner uses the Creative Grids Wonky Log Cabin Trim Tool. There are NO angles to cut or sew. All the angles are created during the trimming process. Select Red, White, and Blue or your favorite three colors.
Box Bottom and Bows Tote
This is a great stash buster project. Use 5" squares and yardage to create this fun 14"X14"X8" tote. The sewing project is my published design and pattern.
3-yard Quilt - Friendship Star
3-yard Quilt - Friendship Star
This image is from the book required for this class. My sample will be uploaded when It is ready. This quilt will be taught over 3 classes. See the registration link for more information.
The Path Home
3-yard Quilt - Friendship Star
The Path Home is a medallion quilt. In this type of quilt, you build the quilt from the center out. You will learn to make the following blocks: Cabin, Flying Geese, Maple Leaf, and Churn Dash/Monkey Wrench.
Easy Does It - Pouch - Contact me to schedule a class
Ruler Wrap byAnnie pattern: Contact me to schedule a class.
This pouch is a great size for your sewing notions. It uses 2 fat quarters, one zipper, and soft and stable (foam stabilizer).
The pattern is FREE from ByAnnie.com - here.
Ruler Wrap byAnnie pattern: Contact me to schedule a class.
Ruler Wrap byAnnie pattern: Contact me to schedule a class.
This is a carrying case for all of your rulers as well as an 18" X 24" cutting mat. This project will cover many different skills - quilting with Soft and Stable (stabilizer); bias bindings, zippers, working with mesh, and more. There are two sizes available on the pattern.
Celebration Bunting Mantle Scarf 15" X 60": Contact me to schedule a class.
July 2023: Cut Loose Press published my bunting pattern. It would look great in any special occasion colors - skip the tulle decorations on head tables and make keepsake buntings for weddings, baby showers, and more.
Joy of Zippers Workshop: Quilt Block Pillow Cover: Contact me to schedule a class.
Get those leftover or oops blocks out of your scrap bins!!! Let's make pillows with them!!
- Learn to insert a zipper
- Learn to make a pillow cover
Log Cabin Wreath Wall Hanging: Contact me to schedule a class.
Log Cabin Wreath Wall Hanging: Contact me to schedule a class.
Christmas Fabrics are starting to arrive in stores!! Also, think about a summer, Patriotic, or fall theme. The blocks are made by chain stitching strips. You won't precut lots of small strips with this method. The log cabin quilt block can create so many wonderful patterns. This log cabin wreath is made with 9 log cabin blocks. Selec
Christmas Fabrics are starting to arrive in stores!! Also, think about a summer, Patriotic, or fall theme. The blocks are made by chain stitching strips. You won't precut lots of small strips with this method. The log cabin quilt block can create so many wonderful patterns. This log cabin wreath is made with 9 log cabin blocks. Selecting color rich patterns will make this wreath pop. See the wreath video to get inspiration from other completed projects.
Private Sewing Lessons
Private Sewing Lessons
Log Cabin Wreath Wall Hanging: Contact me to schedule a class.
Do you want to learn to sew or refresh your sewing skills? Do you have a pattern that you would like support to work through? Contact me for more information.
Memory Quilts and Pillows
This memory quilt was made from men's dress shirts
Preserve memories in a quilt, bear, or pillow made from clothing.
Please note that I am not taking any new orders until January 2026 or later.
Feed Your Creative Side
Create with 1440 Sewing Studio
Create with 1440 Sewing Studio
Create with 1440 Sewing Studio
There are 1440 minutes in a day. I believe that doing something creative every day is important. When the hustle of "life" gets the best of us, we may forget to take time for ourselves. Do something creative today. Rekindle an old hobby or take a class and start a new one! I have rekindled my love for sewing and creating/writing sewing patterns.
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Upcoming Events
Quilting and Other Classes
Sewing Videos...In the Works
Sewing Videos...In the Works
Due to the passing of my husband, I have put most classes and customers' orders on hold. I need more time to get settled.
Check back for more information about sewing patterns and lessons.
Sewing Videos...In the Works
Sewing Videos...In the Works
Sewing Videos...In the Works
Let us know the types of "How To" sewing videos you would like to see.