Category Archives: Designers

Welcome to a New Designer

Posted on April 29, 2020 by QWBlog

Bound To Be Quilting is excited to be part of the team at QuiltWoman.com. Wework almost daily either designing, writing, or sewing up patterns – it’s becomeour life! We are currently working with five fabric companies to provide them andyou … Continue reading →

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Welcome to a New Designer

Posted on March 13, 2019 by QWBlog

Hi, I am Charisma Horton over at Charisma’s Corner. I am a new pattern designer; however, I have been in the quilting business for the last 10 years as a longarm quilter. I own three longarms and I have been … Continue reading →

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Summertime with Aunt Em

Posted on July 20, 2016 by QWBlog

School got out this week and Memorial Day was last weekend.  Its official, summer is here!  YEAH!  Time for picnic’s and gardens. Aunt Em’s Beeline quilt is perfect for both. And heaven knows when that garden gets going you’re going … Continue reading →

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Great New Northcott Pattern

Posted on July 6, 2016 by QWBlog

A great new pattern from the girls at Upper Canada Quiltworks Publishing. Nellie Holmes and Christine Baker are the co-owners and designers at Upper Canada Quiltworks Publishing. They have been designing quilt patterns and writing books for over 15 years … Continue reading →

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Jeanne’s Bags

Posted on December 2, 2015 by QWBlog

Extraordinary Bags by Jeanne Nivard I grew up in Philadelphia within a creatively-gifted family. My mother was a professional dressmaker and my father was a chef who worked in only the finest establishments. Both were trained in Europe. My sister … Continue reading →

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Designers Retreat 2016: Florida and New York

Posted on October 9, 2015 by QWBlog

Quiltwoman Designers Retreat 2016 What a great way to learn, relax, re-energize and engage in networking with other designers just like you. 5 days just for pattern/quilt/craft designers.  Here is what you can expect: Brainstorming about YOUR business Open designing … Continue reading →

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Featured Designer: Mary Louise Gerek Designs

Posted on January 14, 2015 by QWBlog

Mary Louise Gerek has been involved in needle arts as long as she can remember. Her grandmother taught her to sew and she continued to enjoy needle arts for the next 35 years. We had a chance to chat with … Continue reading →

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Featured Designer: Elaine Kosnac of Quilter’s Nook Studio

Posted on January 14, 2015 by QWBlog

Elaine Kosnac has been sewing since the 1950’s. She formed her quilt pattern company, Quilter’s Nook Studio, after her quilting co-workers encouraged her to try quilting. We took some time to chat with Elaine about her patterns and best tips. … Continue reading →

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Featured Designer: Nan Baker of PURRFECT SPOTS

Posted on January 14, 2015 by QWBlog

  How does a talented quilter who also loves animals combine her two passions? Years ago,  Nan Baker of PURRFECT SPOTS decided to form her company for a special feline who inspired her, and to form a special cause to … Continue reading →

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Featured Designer: Jude Spero of Little Louise Designs

Posted on January 14, 2015 by QWBlog

Jude Spero, of Little Louise Designs has been quilting in some form or fashion since the 1970’s. Influenced by her Grandmother who worked in the textile industry, Jude designs original patterns for several companies including Timeless Treasures, Island Batik and … Continue reading →

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