Every once in a while, a quilt comes off the frame and reminds me exactly why I love quilting. I feel so grateful to have my own longarm machine at home so I can make quilts—and quickly! 

This one checks all the boxes: classic patchwork, calm colors, and—of course—dense, traditional quilting that gives the whole project an exclamation point!

The Patchwork

I made this quilt for a good friend in September of 2024, who was going through a difficult time. She's one of the classiest people I know! The way she dresses and decorates her home can be described as a sophisticated, effortless style.

When I was deciding what kind of quilt to make, I knew it needed to be timeless, so I went with the Sawtooth Star. The layout is made with 10" blocks using the Magic 8 method of making half-square triangles, since eight are needed for each block.

If you’re unfamiliar, the Magic 8 method is a quick and efficient way to turn a large pair of squares into eight half-square triangles (HSTs) at once. It...