Large version (“Good Fences/30 Acres”) uses 30 7″x7″ illustrations such as “New Mexico ABC’s”. Project size is 63″ x 74″ (more or less depending on sashing). Materials for “Good Fences, 30 acres” 30 7”x7” illustrated panels 4 Coordinates: (Note: for cut instruction “WOF” = width of fabric, these instructions assume 42”) Fabric A: Framing the…
4×2 Runner Instructions
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6×2 Runner Instructions
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Large Tote
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Dinosaur Quilt Instructions
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Crib Blanket Instructions
These instructions are for a beginner level project to create a sweet crib blanket using any Desert Bird illustrated panel set that includes 8 9″x9″ panels and two blender fabrics. Our panel set includes a coordinating “Handmade by …” label which is added to the back. pdf Desert Bird 9×9 crib blanket instructionsDownload
“America” Instructions
Beginner level project to create a small lap quilt or wall hanging with finished dimensions of 46.5″ x46.5″. This project can be made larger by simply adding more sashing to the top and sides. pdf MACA quilt instructionsDownload
Creating “Yawn”
Anatomy of an Illustration Baxter showed up on our doorstep many years ago – very small and very sick. We nursed him back to health and he was quite the character. He was very cuddly and trusting. When he was small and on his way to better health, he used to like to curl up…
Anatomy of a Design: Calaveras
Day of the Dead, or Dia de los Muertos, is a celebration of the spiritual journey of loved ones who have passed on before us. The celebration includes the construction of an alter (also called an ofrenda). Colorful sugar skull, or Calaveras, are often included in the ofrenda. This was an exciting pattern for me…
Anatomy of a Design: Orange Poppies
A peak into my design process. As I continue my state ABC journey, I’ve developed a rhythm where I round the 26 letters of the alphabet with 4 blocks of the state flower to get to the 30 blocks that comprise the fabric panel set. I added California to my ABC body of work this…