I know I start an absurdly large number of blog posts with the phrase, “I was messing around on Pinterest…” but this one’s going in a different direction, I promise. My latest foray led me… Read more 
Monthly Archives: April 2012
Let’s Talk About Nudity
I know I start an absurdly large number of blog posts with the phrase, “I was messing around on Pinterest…” but this one’s going in a different direction, I promise. My latest foray led me… Read more
Tagged with: art, edgar degas, julia nikunchuk, modern art, nudes, painting, photography, teil duncane
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Posted in Uncategorized
Fun Days
I love working from home. While it’s not for everyone, I think the benefits are pretty obvious: I dictate my own schedule, I take breaks when I need them, I can run errands or go… Read more
Posted in patchwork quilt
Next Up: Neon
I’ve made several variations on my Scattering Squares quilt- it’s definitely one of my more popular designs. The original pattern is in my book, and it’s a nice lap quilt size: about 48″ x 60″.… Read more
Tagged with: custom quilt, modern quilt, neon quilt, pippa patchwork, pippa quilts, quilt design, scattering squares quilt
Posted in patchwork quilt, Uncategorized
Posted in patchwork quilt, Uncategorized
Still Blooming
It was about this time last year that I created the In Bloom series with Kelle Hampton, who conceived of the design of bursting applique flower petals across the quilt surface. A portion of the… Read more
Tagged with: boston, charity quilt, in bloom quilts, Kelle Hampton, national down syndrome society
Posted in applique quilt
Posted in applique quilt
Ice Cream Style – Friday Roundup
Here in Boston we’ve had just about the most perfect weather week you can imagine. Sunny, about 70 degrees, a cool breeze… ridiculous. If you ask anyone who knows me even kind-of-sort-of well, I’m a… Read more
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Uncorked Candy Quilt
I can’t go on a long trip (or let’s face it, a short one) without some sort of hand stitching to keep me occupied during plane, train, and car rides. My recent Asia voyage had… Read more
Tagged with: applique quilt, bed quilt, candy quilt, uncorked quilt
Posted in applique quilt, hand quilting, modern quilt, Uncategorized
Posted in applique quilt, hand quilting, modern quilt, Uncategorized
Boston Love
During yesterday’s morning run, with a picturesque springtime view of the Charles River, blooming blossoms and the city skyline peeking through, I was overwhelmed by affection for this beautiful city. I grew up in Boston, went… Read more The Opal Quilt
Before I left for Asia a few weeks ago, I developed a quilt idea that I simply had to satisfy– fortunately, I squeezed in the time to do so. The inspiration for this design iss… Read more
Tagged with: bed quilt, colorful quilt, handmade quilt, handmade quilts for sale, minimalist quilt, modern quilt, pippa patchwork, pippa quilts, quilts for sale, white quilt
Posted in patchwork quilt, quilt, Uncategorized
Posted in patchwork quilt, quilt, Uncategorized
Asian Travels and My Beloved Boston
After weeks of travel, I’ve returned to a very altered Boston. About a block from my home in the center of the city, remnants of the Marathon bombings remain. And the ordeal continues as a… Read more
Tagged with: bangkok, beijing, desi wear, echire maison de beurre, hong kongb, japanese fabrics, narisawa, reclining buddha, shanghai, summer palace, temple of heaven, tokyo, travels, wat pho
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Pretty Pastels – And An Easter Weekend Giveaway!
Pastels aren’t my typical color palette. I tend to go for bolder, richer hues. But this time of year lends itself to soft shades. I recently made this Spring Rainbows quilt for a Moda Bakeshop… Read more
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Quilts of all sizes and styles, special fabric requests when possible.
Solids, Stripes, Circles, and Squares: 16 Modern Patchwork Quilt Patterns (That Patchwork Place) Pippa Eccles Armbrester
Modern Baby: Easy, Fresh, and Fun Quilt Designs (That Patchwork Place) Multiple authors