Melinda McLaughlin Melinda McLaughlin

I Like Big Blocks and I Cannot Lie

I’m obsessed with medallion quilts. With their central motif and intentional use of negative space, they are striking proof that sometimes less really is more.

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Melinda McLaughlin Melinda McLaughlin

My Makes • March 2025

See what I was up to in my sewing studio this month. I include all the details and links — but reach out if you want to know more!

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Melinda McLaughlin Melinda McLaughlin

Why Do You (We) Quilt?

Quilting is therapy for me so the benefits I get from this amazing art form aren’t easily captured in words. But I’ll give it a go! I am so curious if you share any of my “why’s” or if yours are totally different!

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Melinda McLaughlin Melinda McLaughlin

My Makes • February 2025

See what I was up to in my sewing studio this month. I include all the details and links — but reach out if you want to know more!

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Melinda McLaughlin Melinda McLaughlin

Choosing Colors For A Quilt

We make quilts in a world where every color imaginable is at our fingertips. If you’ve ever felt paralyzed in a fabric shop, staring at a sea of colors while your brain short-circuits, you’re not alone.

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Melinda McLaughlin Melinda McLaughlin

My Makes • January 2025

See what I was up to in my sewing studio this month. I include all the details and links — but reach out if you want to know more!

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Melinda McLaughlin Melinda McLaughlin

Introducing: Pine Shadow

A modern quilt pattern for the confident beginner. The striking, on-point design is surprisingly easy and quick to make. Pattern comes in 4 sizes.

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