Minick and simpson quilts

#QuiltsByKarenRantis on Instagram: “I’m so excited finally finished this quilt! The pattern is called Brightly! I used Minick and Simpson fabric Belle Isle for Moda, one of my…”

Whenever a well-known duo splits, it’s challenging for the rest of us. Think Angelina and Brad. Sonny and Cher. Kermit and Miss Piggy. Minick and Simpson. Wait…what??? (Don’t worry, the show will go on!) Before we talk about Polly Minick's retirement, let’s back up and share a few facts about Minick and Simpson, the sisterly duo who make up the design team known for their fabric lines, incredible patterns (Lady of the Lake Superior, Patty's Posies, Austin Bluebird), and lovely books. The…

🧵🪡✨DENISE✨🪡🧵 on Instagram: "❤️🤍💙 My Bullseye quilt is finished! The weather has not been cooperating as far as trying to photograph this beauty. Today it is sunny, not too hot and nary a storm cloud in sight. Of all of the photos I took, this one turned out to be my favorite. Feels like a candid, less formal shot. The details: The pattern is a @rubystarsociety pattern designed by Kimberly Kight @kmelkight My version uses Minick and Simpson’s gorgeous Belle Isle fabrics…

It's frigid today and after a morning of "chores" on the computer, I can now sit with a quilt on my lap while I hand quilt. The current quilt is a variation on the Beyond The Cherry Tree quilt (or as

Designer Tidbits interview with Minick & Simpson of Moda Fabrics The gals behind Minick & Simpson really know how to pull at our Americana heart

Star Garden quilt 51" x 51". Hand pieced, hand appliqued and hand quilted

Laurie Simpson says she and her sister and co-designer Polly Minick were “blown away” by Infinite Variety, the exhibition of 650 red-and-white quilts that hung in New York City’s Park Avenue Armory in March, 2011. “It was so artfully hung it took your breath away,” says Laurie. “It was like a piece of performance art, with people milling around and talking about the quilts. Polly has always collected two-color quilts, mostly blue and white, and they're strikingly graphic and seem both old…

Sorry about last week's non-post. I just did an iOS update and the photos were not cooperating. I think everything is fine now. Here is Blockhead 2 - block number 44 Here she is before she got her h

How did the time get away from me. My last post for Memorial Day weekend and now the 4th of July weekend is creeping up on us. Life keeps on lifing and all is good here. Polly and I took a trip to

This week's block is courtesy of Stacy Iest-Hsu and it's called Windmills. You can find it HERE Know I am thinking of you all out there in the virtual quilt world. I hope you are safe and healthy.