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Miss Langley's LessonsSylvia’s mother, Eleanor Lockwood Bergstrom, learns to quilt from her nanny, Amelia Langley. The Crazy Quilt is not a typical choice for a first quilt, but the style was wildly popular at the time. read more »
The Runaway QuiltThe large Birds in the Air quilt that, according to its owner, has a mysterious connection to Elm Creek Manor. The pattern for “The Runaway Quilt” appears in my first pattern book, Elm Creek Quilts: Quilt Projects Inspired by the Elm Creek Quilts Novels (C&T Publishing, 2002). read more »
Gerda's Shoo-FlyIn The Runaway Quilt, Gerda Bergstrom learns to quilt only so that she might participate in the political discussions that occur at the quilting bees hosted by her best friend, Dorothea Granger Nelson. Her inattention and impatience result in a first quilt marred by a conspicuous error. Dorothea laughingly encourages her to pronounce the mistake a Humility block, deliberately included to… read more » 
Gerda's Log CabinThe Log Cabin quilt Sylvia discovers in her attic in The Runaway Quilt. The pattern for “Gerda’s Log Cabin” appears in my first pattern book, Elm Creek Quilts: Quilt Projects Inspired by the Elm Creek Quilts Novels (C&T Publishing, 2002). read more »
Underground RailroadA strippy scrap quilt Sylvia discovers in her attic in The Runaway Quilt. The pattern for “Underground Railroad” appears in my first pattern book, Elm Creek Quilts: Quilt Projects Inspired by the Elm Creek Quilts Novels (C&T Publishing, 2002). read more »
Birds in the AirA crib quilt Gerda and Joanna make in The Runaway Quilt. The pattern for “Birds in the Air” appears in my first pattern book, Elm Creek Quilts: Quilt Projects Inspired by the Elm Creek Quilts Novels (C&T Publishing, 2002). read more »
Grace's GiftIn The Cross-Country Quilters, renowned quilt artist and historian Grace Daniels takes her first steps toward overcoming “quilter’s block” in a photo transfer workshop. She makes a small wall hanging as a birthday gift for her fellow Cross-Country Quilter Vinnie; for my version, I used a photo of my youngest son, Michael. The pattern for “Grace’s Gift” appears in my second… read more » 
Megan's PrizewinnerIn The Cross-Country Quilters, Megan Donohue wins a trip to Elm Creek Quilt Camp in a magazine contest for one-patch designs. The kite template suits Megan, an aerospace engineer, and the Trip Around the World layout symbolizes the literal and figurative journeys she must undertake before she finds solace and love. The pattern for “Megan’s Prizewinner” appears in my second pattern… read more » 
Cross-Country ChallengeThe quilt Vinnie, Megan, Donna, Julia, and Grace make in The Cross-Country Quilters. The pattern for “Cross-Country Challenge” appears in my first pattern book, Elm Creek Quilts: Quilt Projects Inspired by the Elm Creek Quilts Novels (C&T Publishing, 2002). read more »
Elm Creek MedallionThe Elm Creek Quilters make this round robin quilt in my second novel, Round Robin. Agnes appliqued the portrait of Elm Creek Manor in the center, Sarah added the chain of squares border, Diane set the center on point with solid fabric triangles, Bonnie contributed the pinwheel border, Judy added the split Mariner’s Compasses in the corners, and Gwen contributed the… read more » |