Are you in a creative rut?
- Tired of using the same old quilting designs?
- Wanting to learn fresh embellishment techniques?
- Need a jump-start on a UFO?
- Keen on using scraps & what you already have?
- Intrigued by storytelling through quilting?
I can help.
“I’ve been there. Stuck using the same quilting designs I mastered years ago. Wanting to jazz up a quilt, but not sure what new technique to try, or how to do it. Afraid to try something new lest I mess it all up. I know what it feels like to be creatively stuck.”
“I can help you get past those mental blocks, and on the path to trying new skills with confidence. Believe me, I’ve made all the mistakes for you, so now you won’t have to!”
Quilter
Emma Jane Powell
Helping quilters become confident with primitive and modern emblellishment techniques, using sustainable materials to craft unique projects.
Take a Chance on Yourself and Learn
Something New
Ruler Work · Surface Design
Embellishment · Big Stitching
Varied Textiles
Arpilleras
I specialize in storytelling through the South American craft artistry, arpilleras. I offer a fascinating one hour program on the compelling history of how arpilleras came to be a powerful medium of women’s resistance during the Chilean dictatorship. I enjoy following up this program with an arpilleras workshop, where quilters can tell their stories through this straightforward applique tapestry closely resembling a quilt top.
Guild & Group Events
I love hosting in-person programs and workshops for retreats and monthly programming. I travel on a limited basis, so act quickly to book me!
I offer two quilt-related online courses. You can go at your own pace and have lifetime access. Click here to learn more.
Patterns
Click the quilt block icon above to view the patterns I have written and offer as downloadable PDF files.
Quilt Apparel
Show off your love for quilting and sewing with my collection of unique T-shirts, sweatshirts, and sleeveless tops. Click the icon above.
Shop
Browse my latest fabric destash collection. Purchase downloadable PDF quilt planners. Click the shopping bag icon above.
FAVORITE FREEBIES
Grab ’em while they’re hot!
Quilt Documentation Form
This template gives you space for fabric swatches, a photo, reflection, and memorable details about your quilt. Print as many as you like!
Quilt / Mattress Size Comparison Chart
Get this visual chart showing quilt sizes as compared to standard mattress sizes, crib-king size. It’s the ONLY chart out there like this!!
New on the Blog
Scrappy Heart Sweatshirt
Dress up a plain sweatshirt with pink and red fabric scrap hearts stitched and flipped, then raw edge appliquéd for a fun look.
Local Quilters’ Talent: Highlights from the North Carolina State Fair Quilt Competition
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Improv Meets Halloween: Stitching a Spooky Cross Stitch into a Modern Quilt
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