Twin-Star Cabins Pattern Release / Beauties Pageant 321

It’s just six weeks into the new year, and I’m already releasing a second pattern. Why? Because I can!

I’d like to introduce you to Twin-Star Cabins, my modern take on a half log cabin. I start these blocks with stacked twin stars, build with chunky logs on two sides, and finish them off with irregular sashing and off-set cornerstones. The result is a unique design that’s perfect for fat quarters or scraps.

My favorite part of this pattern is its flexibility. I won a fat quarter bundle of Melody Miller’s Carousel at a guild meeting, and it created a bright and happy version of Twin-Star Cabins that has me aching for spring ...

But I could just have easily sewn the design with scrappy logs. Or one fabric for the stars. I could have mixed everything up so that the columns feature a variety of prints instead of the two-print columns I used in my sample. 

 

You can pick up Twin-Star Cabins in my main From Bolt to Beauty store. It, along with all my other full PDF patterns, will be 25% off through February 17, because pattern sales are fun. : )

 

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Let's Meet Up IRL! / Beauties Pageant 320

Nine years ago, I attended my first QuiltCon, in Savannah. At that point, I had been blogging for almost three years, and I took the opportunity to meet up with other bloggers for meals, conversation, and late-night ice cream. 

I can’t express how much fun I had spending time with those women in real life. After a few days of classes and walking the quilt show, I returned back to Massachusetts reinvigorated by our real-life adventures together.

I am planning on being at QuiltCon and other events in the first half of 2026. If you are going to Raleigh later this month or live in New England, I would love to meet you. Here are some places we could see each other ...

 

QuiltCon

I attend every QuiltCon I can swing logistically, and QuiltCon Raleigh 2026 is no exception. If you’ll be there, let me know. I'd love to be on the lookout for you and put a real, live face to a name.

I’ll also be signing copies of Not-Your-Typical Jelly Roll Quilts in three vendor booths: Camberville Threads, French Fry Quilt Co., and Twin Essential Shop. I'll be sure to post the schedule here and on Instagram once it's finalized. If you’re roaming the vendor hall at QuiltCon at those times, be sure to stop by for a quick hug!

Love Boldly was displayed at QuiltCon 2020.

 

New England Quilt Expo

Since the end of MQX in Manchester, NH, a new show—the New England Quilt Expo—has sprouted up. I will be teaching Five-Star Experience from my book, Not-Your-Typical Jelly Roll Quilts, on Friday, April 10, at this year’s event. 

If you’ll be attending the show and want to talk jelly rolls, this class is for you. The workshop will be a fun, no-stress, three-hour event. More details and registration can be found here.

Five-Star Experience can be sewn as a generous throw quilt or baby quilt.

 

Springtime Events

I have more fun planned for this spring. Amy Friend and I will be teaming up for an afternoon in her studio in West Newbury, MA. I also have some trunk shows on the books. I will be sure to share all the details once they are finalized!

 

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Had to Be You Pattern Release / Beauties Pageant 319

I’m pleased to announce that Had to Be You is available for your seasonal sewing! This pattern comes in four sizes, from child to queen, and is the perfect venue to showcase your stash or scraps.

I do consider this design a Valentine, perfect for gifting. I imagine sewing it up for a family member or friend, although (ahem!) I made this one for myself.  

My favorite part of this pattern is that there are two block designs. In some blocks, the hearts are arranged from big to small. In others, they’re arranged from small to big. The discrepancy is subtle, but the result is undeniable: The two-block layout produces a satisfying sense of movement! 

You can pick up the Had to Be You PDF at a discount—$10—through the weekend. After that, it will be available at the full $13 price tag. 

Printed copies are forthcoming (after I take a tiny vacation). Wholesale orders are open now—email me at frombolttobeauty [at] gmail [dot] com for more information. 

 

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