Summer’s Smile, Helianthus Quilt Pattern Primitive Pieced project featuring the Cotton

Pieced project featuring the Cotton Couture fabric line from Michael Miller

This pattern is so easy and fun to make

The Sun Flare Quilt Pattern was designed in honor of my late grandmother

Inside & outside pockets

The warmth of summer brings the quiet hum of the seemingly delicate dragonfly

Summer’s Smile, Helianthus Quilt Pattern Primitive Pieced project featuring the CottonSummers Smile, Helianthus is the first offering in my new Artisan Collection of patterns. These patterns are for experienced quilters and feature curved seams designs and more detailed piecing. Summer brings the most amazing flowers. Among my favorites are Sunflowers. They seem unlikely as blossoms, with enormous discs of seeds and vibrant petals. Its as if they are Summers Smiles! Based on the design and piecing techniques of Ruth McDowell, this