Sister Of The Divide

From Quilt Pieces to Puzzle Pieces: A Little Something for Cozy Season

2026-10-19T15:48:20.269-07:00

The days are getting shorter here in Idaho, the harvest is being gathered in.The mornings have that unmistakable chill, the leaves are changing, and winter isn't very far away. Before we know it, we'll be pulling out the warm blankets, putting something comforting on the stove and settling in for those long winter evenings at home.And lately I've been thinking about the things we do when we slow

Introducing the Concho Collection: A Little Bit of the West in Fabric

2026-09-18T08:11:32.779-07:00

Introducing the Concho Collection: A Little Bit of the West in Fabric Sometimes a collection starts with a carefully thought-out plan. And sometimes you start drawing, follow an idea down a rabbit hole, and suddenly realize you have a fabric collection. Welcome to the Concho Collection. This collection grew from my love of the colors, textures and ornamentation of the American West—

Divide & Dash QAL Week 7: Finishing with the Optional Flying Geese Border

2026-05-31T11:50:47.042-07:00

Divide & Dash Quilt Along CorrectionWeek 7 – Optional Flying Geese BorderAfter weeks of stitching, pressing, and assembling our Divide & Dash quilt, we've arrived at the final step! This week we're adding the optional Flying Geese border, a feature that frames the quilt beautifully while adding movement and visual interest. With just sixteen Flying Geese units and four cornerstone

Divide & Dash Quilt Along – Week 6 | Final Row Assembly & Quilt Finish

2026-05-17T12:22:19.171-07:00

Divide & Dash Quilt Along - Week 6 The Final Row Assembly and Quilt Finish!Welcome back to Week 6 of the Divide & Dash Quilt Along! This week we are assembling the final row of the quilt and bringing all of our carefully pieced sections together into one beautiful finished quilt top. From the playful Flying Geese units to the bold Churn Dash blocks, this quilt has truly come to life

Divide & Dash QAL Week 5: Building Row 2

2026-05-15T10:55:45.037-07:00

Divide & Dash Quilt Along – Week 5Row 2 ConstructionWelcome back to the Divide & Dash Quilt Along! This week we begin constructing Row 2 by assembling Zones 4 and 5. You’ll combine large and small Churn Dash blocks with our Flying Geese units to continue building the modern layout of the quilt top. This stage is especially exciting because the quilt really starts taking shape

Divide & Dash QAL Week 4: Constructing the First Row

2026-05-11T10:48:53.271-07:00

Divide & Dash QALFrom the DesignerThis week we begin bringing the individual blocks together into the modern layout of Divide & Dash. By working in zones, the quilt top becomes easier to manage and assemble one section at a time. This first row gives us a beautiful start, combining Churn Dash blocks, Flying Geese, and open spaces for a clean, modern-traditional design. First Row

Divide & Dash QAL – Week 3: Flying Geese Take Flight

2026-05-09T09:36:05.008-07:00

Divide & Dash Quilt Along – Week 3Flying Geese Take Flight PDF Instruction SheetWelcome back to the Divide & Dash Quilt Along! This week we are diving into one of my favorite techniques — foundation paper piecing — as we construct the Flying Geese blocks for the quilt.These blocks add movement and direction to the overall design and really begin tying the traditional churn dash

Divide & Dash Quilt Along – Week 2: Small Churn Dash Block (8”) Cutting & Assembly

2026-05-04T17:21:01.264-07:00

🧵 Welcome to Week 2 of the Divide & Dash Quilt Along! This week we’re shifting to the smaller 8” Churn Dash blocks—the perfect complement to last week’s larger blocks.These blocks may be smaller, but the process will feel familiar. We’ll be using the same foundational techniques—strip piecing and half square triangles—to build a classic block that fits beautifully into

Divide & Dash Quilt Along – Week 1: Cut with Confidence, Build Your First Blocks

2026-05-04T10:16:45.524-07:00

Divide & Dash Quilt AlongWelcome to Week 1 of the Divide & Dash Quilt Along! This is where it all begins—turning beautiful fabric into the foundation of a quilt that blends traditional charm with a fresh, modern layout.This week, we’re focusing on cutting and assembling the core units that will bring your first blocks to life. I’ve designed this pattern to be approachable and

Divide & Dash Quilt Along

2026-04-27T16:34:22.167-07:00

Divide & Dash Quilt Along – Step 1Welcome to the first step of our Divide & Dash Quilt Along!This overview includes fabric requirements for a 50" x 50" quilt, with an optional border that will bring the finished size to 58" x 58". You’ll also find two coloring pages—one with the border and one without—so you can plan your design. If you prefer, the border can be made as a solid

Field of Valor – A Patriotic Take on the St. Paddy’s Field Quilt

2026-03-31T09:48:00.000-07:00

Field of Valor – A Patriotic Take on the St. Paddy’s Field QuiltThis quilt may look familiar… and that’s because Field of Valor is simply a different colorway of my St. Paddy’s Field quilt pattern. Changing fabrics can completely transform the story a quilt tells, and this version speaks to something very close to my heart — patriotism, gratitude, and honoring those who have served our

Step 5 - St. Paddy's Field QAL - The Finish!

2026-03-22T09:46:05.213-07:00

Step 5 St. Paddy’s Field Quilt Quilt Top Assembly PDF Link After completing all Block A and Block B units, arrange the blocks to create the St. Paddy’s Field secondary pattern. Block Layout Alternate Block A and Block B in each row. Row

Block B Assembly - Step 4 St. Paddy's Field QAL

2026-03-11T03:37:00.000-07:00

- Step 3: Assemble Block B Now that your four-patch units are complete, it’s time to combine them to create Block B. Each Block B uses 4 four-patch units. PDF Instructions 1. Lay Out Your Units Place the four four-patch units on your design surface in a 2 × 2 grid. Rotate the units so the dark green squares form a diagonal line running from the upper right to the lower left of

St. Paddy's Field Quilt Along - Step 3

2026-03-05T07:56:00.000-08:00

St. Paddy’s Field Quilt Along Block B Components Four-Patch Units PDF Link For this step you will make: 64 Dark Four-Patch Units 64 Light Four-Patch Units Each unit will measure 4½" x 4½" unfinished. Before You Begin Use a ¼" seam allowance for all piecing. WOF = Width of Fabric. Press carefully to keep units accurate. For best results, chain piece

St. Paddy's Field Quilt Along - Step 2 and Block A

2026-03-04T15:27:00.000-08:00

🍀 St. Paddy’s Field Quilt Along Step 2 and Block A Four Patch Blocks (Strip-Set Method) PDF link In this step, we’ll create easy, accurate Four Patch blocks using a strip set — fast and perfect for scrappy quilts. You will need: 2 fabric strips measuring 2½″ x

PNW Quilt Adventure of The Year!

2026-02-28T11:09:00.000-08:00

🌲🧵 THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST QUILT ADVENTURE OF THE YEAR 🧵🌲Oregon • Washington • Idaho — it’s time for the All Pacific Northwest Shop Hop 2026, and this year it’s BIGGER than ever! 🚗✨For two months, quilters will be traveling across the PNW visiting 126 incredible quilt shops, collecting exclusive patterns, prizes, and inspiration at every stop. 🎁But here’s the real magic…This isn’t just a shop

Precision, Patience, and Paper Piecing — A Winning Block Story

2026-02-26T12:00:00.000-08:00

After more than five decades of quilting, I still feel a quiet thrill walking into a quilt show. This year, I was deeply honored to receive First Place in the Block Contest, at the North Bingham County District Library Annual Quilt Show — the fourth time I’ve been awarded this recognition there. The block I entered is from a pattern by renowned paper-piecing designer Carol Doak, whose work has

St. Paddy's Field Quilt Along - Step 1 The HST Units

2026-02-22T14:14:00.000-08:00

✂️ Half Square Triangle Unit for St. Paddy's Field Quilt Along 4.5" Finished Method: 2-at-a-Time HST PDF Instructions 🔢 Quilt Requirement You will need: 64 finished Half Square Triangle (HST) blocks Each pair of 5" squares yields 2 HST units. 64 ÷ 2 = 32 pairs needed ✂️ Cutting Instructions Cut 32 green 5" × 5" squares Cut 32 background 5" × 5"

St. Paddy's Field - Cutting Instructions

2026-02-20T10:10:00.000-08:00

St. Paddy’s Field Quilt Along Cutting Instructions Quilt Block size 8.5” will finish in the quilt at 8” Quilt Finish Size 64.5” x 64.5” PDF LinkYardage requirements: Main color: 2.78 yards (buy 3 yards) Secondary color: 3/8 yard Background color: 3 ¾ yards Binding: ½ yard You will need: a rotary cutting mat a rotary cutter a quilting ruler For ease of instruction

Come Quilt Along - St. Paddy's Field

2026-02-12T08:38:00.000-08:00

Let's Skip though St. Paddy's Field together! In this quilt along we will be making the quilt shown in the picture above. Beginner Friendly! Honest!This year's Kona Cotton Color for 2026 is called Wander. It is a calm, confident Green that invites curiosity and open ended possibility! You do not have to make this quilt in Green. I will be making two colorways as we move through this quilt. It

Bonus Projects for the Valentine 26 Mystery

2026-01-24T18:03:00.000-08:00

Bonus Valentine 26 Mystery Table Topper, Table Runner, Mug Rug If you missed the reveal of the Valentine 26 Mystery, go back and look at Clue 5. Be sure to download all of the PDF’s as this pattern will be taken down and go into my Etsy Shop for sale after February 14th, 2026. In this Pattern Bonus, you can make a simple Mug Rug, a simple Table Topper and a simple Table

Clue 5 and Reveal Valentine 26 Mystery Quilt

2026-01-15T23:30:00.000-08:00

Valentine 26 Clue 5By Karen Meyer, Sister of The DivideAll Rights Reserved 2026Final Clue and RevealThis clue will be the final reveal with options! Please read all thedirections so you can decide your options BEFORE CUTTING.PDF click hereFor Option 1From your Reds, Pinks or Greens, cut the following:o A - 6 Strips measuring 5.75” x 17.25”o B - 2 Strips measuring 5.75” x 23”o C - 4 Strips

Clue 4, Valentine 26 Mystery Quilt

2026-01-09T00:00:00.000-08:00

Valentines 26 Mystery Quilt Clue 4 The last week of December, we introduced clues 1, 2 and 3 in our

Valentine 26 Mystery QAL Clue 3

2026-01-01T00:00:00.000-08:00

Valentines 2026 Mystery Quilt Along Clue 3 Designed by Karen Meyer, Sister of The Divide, All Rights Reserved 12/30/2025 Welcome! This Mystery Quilt and the accompanying video tutorials are designed for a Beginning Quilter. There are several options along the way. To start you will need to gather your scraps of fabric in pinks or reds for your hearts and low volume or white for your

Valentine 26 Mystery QAL Clue 2

2025-12-31T00:00:00.000-08:00

Valentines 2026 Mystery Quilt Along Clue 2 Designed by Karen Meyer, Sister of The Divide, All Rights Reserved 12/30/2025 Welcome! This Mystery Quilt and the accompanying video tutorials are designed for a Beginning Quilter. There are several options along the way. To start you will need to gather your scraps of fabric in pinks or reds for your hearts and low volume or white for your