I'd like to briefly take you back to the days before Longarm League started to show you where the seed for this edge-to-edge design began to germinate.

I was providing computerized edge-to-edge quilting for clients, and my friend Jessica Plunkett brought me this quilt she'd made using the Mod Owls quilt pattern by Sew Kind of Wonderful. 

I'd recently purchased my design software called Art and Stitch, and I was eager to use it. I was inspired by the curves of the patchwork and the cross-section of the owls' bodies, and I let that guide me as I created a bespoke design for Jessica.

Luckily, she let me go for it! It's a one-of-a-kind quilting job, that's for sure! 



The stitch path of the original design was a bit messy, but that makes sense, since I was only about a month into having the software and didn't have much experience under my belt. Long stretches of line got double-stitched.



The original design featured sets of parallel lines traveling at opposing angles. I really l...

Camber features repeating floral-inspired motifs with petals radiating from a center circle — a clean pattern that feels classic without feeling fussy.

Many of the new pantographs I've designed over the last several months (Modra, Wifi, Bloomlet, and Smokescreen) have had a "freestyle" or a handguided feel to them. In contrast, Camber feels geometric and structured.

Camber also bridges traditional and modern—my favorite way to live life! ☺️ The echoed line within each petal reminds me of Orange Dream, which is my take on a traditional orange peel. Except this design is a lot easier to use because precision alignment between rows is not required.

The slight curvature between rows creates a gentle wave effect that adds dimension. The word camber means the slightly convex or arched shape of a road or other horizontal surface. It’s a nod to movement—a tiny architectural nudge that softens the repeat and keeps the eye moving. Plus, I love the little triangle shapes that emerg...