THE SEW BRAINY BLOG

I just started a new series for 2021 called Jumbo Blocks Rock where I take traditional 12" blocks, upsize them to 18", and give them a modern twist...

I love big blocks because they show off fabric really well, plus you don't have to cut pretty fabric up into tiny pieces. The only trouble is that ...

I'm an ocean lover. Give me all things with fish and water. This new Riptide line by Citrus and Mint Designs for Riley Blake Designs does not disap...

You all know that I love bright and bold colors, so Grl Pwr designed by Amber Kem-Gerstel for Riley Blake Designs is totally my jam!   There are s...

I'm a sucker for polka dots and adorable Valentine's things, so this new Sending Love collection by My Mind's Eye for Riley Blake Designs gives me ...

  When I first created the 12" Three Treats Block pattern in September, I knew that I wanted to make a table runner with it.  So I pulled out a bu...

I's the first Tuesday of the Month, so it's time again for another installation of quilt block mania block! September's theme was Halloween and we ...

This New Dawn Collection by Citrus and Mint Designs is gorgeous! The artwork is just so pretty and the colors are fantastic! I think this has to be...

When I designed my Ghouls and Gourds pattern last year, I knew that I always wanted to do a Thanksgiving version with fun holiday inspired fabrics ...

It's the first Tuesday of the Month, so it's time again for another installation of quilt block mania block! August's theme was Back to School and ...

Earlier in July I released a fun FPP Wonky Umbrella Block pattern. I still really wanted to make a rainbow version that I mocked up like this: Kri...

I've been trying to branch out a bit from using only solids and I when I saw this new Midsummer Meadow collection by Katherine Lenius for Riley Bla...