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Today I’m so excited to share my finished 2024 Block of the Month quilt in the traditional colorway. This is a quilt that represents a goal, a creative experiment, and a whole lot of slow, joyful sewing.

This year’s free pattern is a Scrappy Heart block, and it’s exactly what it sounds like: playful, modern, beginner-friendly, and full of personality.

You don’t need big goals to quilt this year. Discover beginner quilting tips for starting gently, avoiding burnout, and enjoying the process.

Some quilts come together in a weekend. Others take a little longer. And then there are the ones that sit in the closet, tucked away, waiting for the right season of life to be picked back up again.

Each year, I wait with anticipation for Pantone to announce their color of the year! The Pantone Color of the Year announcement is like a creative prompt from the universe, an invitation to try something new, to stretch beyond my usual color comfort zone, and to see what unexpected beauty can unfold when you follow a spark.

This year, the color was Mocha Mousse!

I’m so excited that QuiltCon is coming to Phoenix in 2025! As a quilter and Phoenix local, this will actually be my first time attending QuiltCon, and I can't wait for so many quilters to visit my hometown. There’s so much to see and do, and I want to share some of my favorite spots, shops, and must-see places while you’re here.  I hope this guide helps you make the most of your time in Phoenix.