Beth ✨

My second #QuiltConReject is for the @windhamfabrics Challenge. This was a last minute decision when @ruthlesslyhandmade gave me her leftovers. I am really proud of this quilt for several reasons; 1) I have never attempted applique this way before 😂 nothing like a show entry to try something for the first time 2) I designed this entirely myself using Procreate and 3) I had a completely different vision at the start and it was trash. Instead of giving up and letting perfectionism win, I stopped and kept trying. In the words of my friend Celia, I suffered for the art 😂 Read my artist statement below 🌸 This quilt is my love letter to Asheville—quirky, soulful, and blooming with North Carolina wildflowers. Minimal appliqué and detailed traditional quilting mirror the city’s blend of modern artistry and deep Appalachian roots. The mandala, inspired by Chai Pani (my favorite Asheville bite!), anchors the design with bold, joyful energy. This quilt would be nothing without the incredible FMQ done by @fourthhousequilts 🌻 Kahlee delivered the floral mandala visions of my dream to finish this piece and make the appliqué pop. I am in awe of her work and I am so lucky to have collaborated with her on this piece 🪷 P.s shoutout to @stayclosetay for this dope backdrop which you can see on campus at Rice University!

If you are neutral in situations of injustice, you have chosen the side of the oppressor - Desmond Tutu 🚫🧊

“Houston Holds it Down” A love letter to the Bayou City ✨🖤 • • • 42” x 62” Pieced & Designed by Me Custom Pantograph created and quilted by Kaia Kessler of @co.op_creative Bandana Fabric & Pantograph Design by @besomeone Houston Skyline template modified from @shannonebrinkley Blackletter FPP alphabet from @patchanddot Creative inspiration from @iriskarami @chicanoboulevard and @houstondynamo

🌈 my finished @rubystarsociety economy block quilt ✨ she is so perfect! I have no notes about this quilt & I love that so many makers are responsible for this… it’s a group project that’s actually fun 😂 Longarmed by @222parraquilting e2e design “Forget me not” @iamrashidacolemanhale for @rubystarsociety x @oesd.longarm.quilting 🫶🏻🤸🏻‍♂️ #economyblockquilt thank you to my awesome quilt holders @copperkettlequiltco & @hannahcruce

Some details of my economy block quilt 🤟🏻🥰✨ most of these blocks are from a side swap organized by @geminimamaquilts & the rest are from the @shemunkee_swaps Winter 2026 swap 📸 @patpressphoto Quilted by @222parraquilting

The most special quilt I have ever made 🫶🏻 blocks pieced by me, my younger sister, my great aunt and her daughter (three generations of quilters 🪡) Pattern - Best Friends QAL by @fatquartershop using @itssewemma Foundation Paper Pads Colors - Red, White & Blue for the colors of the 🇬🇧 & 🇺🇸 flags Longarmed by @222parraquilting Fabric - from my stash, some from @austincreativereuse and @libertyfabrics 📸 - @patpressphoto

The Pascal Case is such a fun and easy pattern just released from @centerstreetquilts ✨ I thrifted this fabric from @austincreativereuse and then @angieofspangie quilted it for me to use for bags, and it was the perfect size for the medium case 🪡

My first quilt that I long-armed myself! (with lots of help and patience from @piecelovequilt ❤️) it was a really fun challenge, not sure if I’m in a rush to get my own anytime soon 😂 Pattern - Rockwood Quilt by @theblanketstatement Fabrics - Confetti Cotton Solids by @rileyblakedesigns Panto - City of Fountains by @juliehirt 📸 - @patpressphoto Labels - @dutchlabelshop @cottonandochre @sarahhearts

Quite a few new faces on here! 🤟🏻🫶🏻 Hi! My name is Beth and when I’m not quilting I love to work out, dance salsa, drink cappuccinos & go on many creative side quests 😇✨ #meetthemaker

Still on this bandana bag trend ✨ I had a few of these @besomeone bandanas left over from my Houston Holds it Down Quilt and so I decided to incorporate them into this fun tote bag for my friend @genna_riggins Pattern - self drafted Webbing - Starry by @alexiamarcelleabegg purchased at @stitchsupplyco

Stole this idea from @honeybee.homemaker ✨ I am officially in my *handwork era* and needed to upgrade my hand-sewing organization! The best part was finally using all of the stickers have been hoarding since QuiltCon 2025 😂 #sewingroomstorage #sewingorganization stickers are tagged!

A fun sunny Texas Saturday indigo dying with @genna_riggins & @copperkettlequiltco 🩵 not sure what I plan to use this fabric for but I have been really inspired by the indigo series on @kateatthelasthomelyhouse Patreon 🪡 #indigodye #shibori