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Farm Fresh Quilts
Quilt Patterns ► November 4, 2016

Farm Fresh Quilts

Hi friends! I want to introduce you to 2 new quilts- Sweet Beets and Little Leaves. They are part of a new series called Farm Fresh. The quilts are inspired by my daughter’s life on...

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Sail Away Quilt Pattern
Quilt Patterns ► October 21, 2016

Sail Away Quilt Pattern

Wouldn’t that be fun? To Sail Away on a boat to an island… white sandy beaches… warm sunshine… clear, blue water… How about sailing away with a quilt? Northcott has a new fabric line called...

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Next new pattern- something a little different
Bags & Small Quilts ► October 20, 2016

Next new pattern- something a little different

Today’s new pattern is not a quilt.  Sometimes I see some really nice fabric and I think, I love that but I don’t have time to make a quilt. So what to make? I could...

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Meet Meander!
Bags & Small Quilts ► October 19, 2016

Meet Meander!

Meet new pattern #3 – Meander! (There is a surprise giveaway at the end!) This is such fun quilt and to be honest, the design was a bit of an accident! As you can see,...

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Up next- new pattern Stroll
Quilt Patterns ► October 18, 2016

Up next- new pattern Stroll

Say hi to Stroll! Stroll is a pattern that I originally designed to showcase the fabric line Urban Scandinavian by my friend Kirstyn Cogan for P&B Fabrics.   The placemats and runner were seen in Quilts...

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Say hello to my new pattern- Quarter Turn
Quilt Patterns ► October 17, 2016

Say hello to my new pattern- Quarter Turn

Meet one of my new patterns, Quarter Turn!    Since ZigZagnoli, I have wanted to do another pattern with a simple block that has big impact. There are many ways to work with a quarter...

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New pattern and quilt finishes
Bags & Small Quilts ► October 3, 2016

New pattern and quilt finishes

Hello October! How did you get here so fast??? I cannot believe how fast the fall is moving along. Maybe it is just me… September was a very busy month. I think I made at least...

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#Sewinglikecrazy
Bags & Small Quilts ► September 20, 2016

#Sewinglikecrazy

September is National Sewing Month and for me, it’s been a busy month! I have been #sewinglikecrazy! This month I have been posting every day on Instagram with a picture of what I am working on....

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Dreaming In Color

Dreaming In Color

Hi, and welcome to my blog, Dreaming In Color.

There are posts with tips on making quilts, tutorials and information on my newest patterns and designs. Enjoy!

~Kate

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