Now that the Quiltmania Quilt Along 2023 has been completed, I have some exciting news! The Hometown pattern is now available on my website and will be coming to a quilt shop near you in 2024! You can purchase either the printed booklet or a download version.    The booklet includes all of the piecing instructions for the blocks, templates for fussy cutting (if you want to add doggies to your doors and windows like I did!) And layout guide as well as some helpful hints and tips! The bonus? If you order from my website directly, you will also get the bonus pattern page that i ..read more

We got married! It has been the most amazing and wonderful week on the beach at St George Island FL. We weather was perfect, the food and cake and photography couldn't have been better, but what made the week so special was that each of our children and their people were all there to celebrate with us. We are so thankful for this big family of love and laughter and joy! We are so blessed ..read more

Quiltmania has released the 8th installment of my quilt HOMETOWN for the 2023 Quilt Along. I'm so honored to be sharing this quilt with them all year long. Tag your photos on social media with #QuiltmaniaHOMETOWNquiltalong2023 and #QuiltmaniaHOMETOWN I am thrilled to see all the wonderful versions of quilt! Thank you so much Quiltmania! Find the information HERE ..read more

Quiltmania has released the 7th installment of my quilt HOMETOWN for the 2023 Quilt Along. I'm so honored to be sharing this quilt with them all year long. Tag your photos on social media with #QuiltmaniaHOMETOWNquiltalong2023 and #QuiltmaniaHOMETOWN I am thrilled to see all the wonderful versions of quilt! Thank you so much Quiltmania! Find the information HERE. Diane ..read more

Hello! I just wanted to give an update on my CALENDAR. My teaching schedule is has been full for 2023 (unless we've talked and it's pending!) for a while, and 2024 is filling up. I'm still booking programs and workshops for 2024 and you can see my availability by clicking on the link HERE.  If you have enjoyed my visit to your guild, please forward this or mention it to your guild program chair. My schedule is 100% personal referrals. I couldn't do this without you and I truly appreciate all of the kind comments and support.  Click HERE for an updated teaching brochure that you ca ..read more

Quiltmania has released the 6th installment of my quilt HOMETOWN for the 2023 Quilt Along. I'm so honored to be sharing this quilt with them all year long. Tag your photos on social media with #QuiltmaniaHOMETOWNquiltalong2023 and #QuiltmaniaHOMETOWN I am thrilled to see all the wonderful versions of quilt! Thank you so much Quiltmania! Find the information HERE. Diane ..read more

  Quiltmania has released the 5th installment of my quilt HOMETOWN for the 2023 Quilt Along. I'm so honored to be sharing this quilt with them all year long. Tag your photos on social media with #QuiltmaniaHOMETOWNquiltalong2023 and #QuiltmaniaHOMETOWN I am thrilled to see all the wonderful versions of quilt! Thank you so much Quiltmania! Find the information HERE. Diane ..read more

  Go HERE for the instructions! Quiltmania has released the 4th installment of my quilt HOMETOWN for the 2023 Quilt Along. I'm so honored to be sharing this quilt with them all year long. Tag your photos on social media with #QuiltmaniaHOMETOWNquiltalong2023 and #QuiltmaniaHOMETOWN I am thrilled to see all the wonderful versions of quilt! Thank you so much Quiltmania! Diane ..read more

  February Sew Along Steps are HERE! The wait is over! The second step in the year long Quilt Along with QUILTMANIA has been released! I am so excited to share this step with you. Go to the link above to download your copy of the instructions and templates. Lucky for you, this month is the same units as last month! But don't get too relaxed, because every month from here on out will be something new and different! Have you chosen your theme or colors for your hometown yet? Are you adding a holiday or season? Or will you be choosing your hometown team colors? Going totally scrappy or ..read more

10 am Thursday Feb 22  As soon as the show opens, I'll be signing copies of my latest book STRIP QUILT SECRETS in the C&T booth. Please come say HI! I would love to see you there! You will also get to see the quilt that will be featured in my upcoming CREATIVE SPARK class hanging in the booth! Let's get a selfie in front of it!  ..read more