Magazine Designs
Patterns can be obtained with a paid digital download using the links provided in the text and photos below.
Article on Quilt As You Go Techniques
Featured in We Like Quilting, October 2025
Tackle quilting a queen-size quilt by quilting smaller sections of it, then joining them together with seams that are nearly invisible on the back! Learn two techniques in this article that will unlock your quilting potential, especially for free-motion quilting of smaller spaces. Save money too by doing your own quilting instead of hiring a longarm quilter!
Article on Matching Prints, Plaids, Dots and Stripes
Featured in We Like Sewing, September 2025
Nothing screams “amateurish” like mismatched seams in a garment made from a print, plaid, dots or stripes! Learn techniques to quickly match motifs so your finished garment looks professional and polished. Discover the secret of successful matching - notches! - and how to use them effectively!
Kantha Kolam Quilt
Featured in Quiltmaker Fall 2025
Based on intricate, geometric designs of the ancient South Indian artform, “kolam”, the quilted central design begins as a 7 x 7 grid of dots. Concentric lotus petals emerge as dots are connected symmetrically. Traditional “kantha” patchwork, another Indian artform often created by rural crafters, adorns each corner.
Sujata was featured for an interview in the Designer Spotlight in Quiltmaker Fall 2025!
Article: How to Create Beautiful Quilt Labels
Featured in We Like Quilting, August 2025
Ensure that generations to come will appreciate your quilt-making efforts by creating a custom label with your name, place and date of quilt completion! Add personalized messages to the front or back of a quilt, adding to the heirloom value of the quilt. Using fabric markers, scraps from the top and straightforward stitching on the sewing machine and by hand, your quilts will be personalized in a jiffy!
Fabulous Fans
Featured in Quick and Easy Quilts, Summer 2025
Create a lightweight throw quilt for summer featuring swirling fans in cooling teals and blues! Precut “jelly roll” strips are pieced quickly into sets. Half-square triangle techniques finish forming the fan blades. Free-motion swirls add to the fan theme of keeping cool in the summer!
Ring Bearer Pillow with Ribbon Weaving
Featured in and on the cover of We Like Sewing, June 2025
Create a special keepsake for someone’s wedding day by using ribbon weaving to make a ring-bearer pillow! Ribbons can be in the wedding colors, all-white or a variety of pastel shades as shown here.
Patriotic 4th of July Table Runner
Featured in We Like Quilting, June 2025
This red, white and blue runner adds a festive touch to a 4th of July celebration! Made with just two fabrics and free-motion quilted swirls, it goes together relatively quickly and could make a nice hostess gift.
Summer Sun, Seas and Sand
Featured in We Like Quilting, June 2025
Portraying the warmth of the summer sun glistening on cool ocean waves lapping up on a golden beach, this throw quilt can be made from scrap fabrics or precut batik squares.
Beat the Heat Quilted Water Bottle Holder
Featured in McCall’s Quilting, Summer 2025
This colorful water bottle holder with Insul Bright batting keeps beverages cold during summer hikes and picnics. The front of the holder features foundation-pieced sun-rays and shade while the back has cool ocean water under a pastel summer sky. Appliqued leaves adorn both sides of the bottle.
Fluttering Floral Fantasy
Featured in and on the cover of We Like Quilting, April 2025
Delicate flowers and butterflies were created using raw-edge applique on a pale green background which was then quilted intensely with leaves, vines, plumes and pebbles. Colorful rhinestones enhanced the flowers, adding sparkle to the appliqued petals.
Fields of Free Motion
Featured in Love of Quilting Spring 2025
This design was inspired by childhood memories of walking in the beautiful gardens of the Central Experimental Farm in Ottawa, Canada.
Between the rows of floral fabrics are intricate free-motion quilted motifs echoing the grace and beauty of the flowers.
Flowers Springing Up
Featured in McCall’s Quilting, Spring 2025
An abstract design of columns of flower petals and green leaves is created from a single pattern piece - a parallelogram! It’s the selection of vibrant colors popping against a black background that brings the design to life!
(This pattern is not available as a separate purchase from the magazine.)
Valentine’s Day Apron
Featured in We Like Quilting, January 2025
With the high cost of eating out, many couples are choosing to dine in on Valentine’s Day. This whimsical apron for Valentine’s Day features free-motion quilting on the bib and heart-shaped pockets, sure to add a fun twist to preparing a special meal!
Smiling Snowmen Table Runner
Featured in Quick and Easy Quilts, Winter 2025
The snowmen made from raw-edge applique have brightly colored scarves and carrot noses, warming up a winter table.
