Minick & Simpson

Does it ever snow in Arkansas? There has to be a story about how this block got its name—I would love to hear it! This block is also called Periwinkle, another good name for a holiday block. Constructed entirely using triangles, this elegant block is perfect for a novice quilter looking for a bit...

Sisters, sisters, there were never such devoted sisters… National Sister’s Day is Sunday, August 6, and so we asked two of Moda’s sister-designers, Laurie Simpson and Polly Minick , to share how it was they came to work together and how they balance their design duties. Here’s what they had to say...

This quilt/project finishes at 85" x 102". 1 Fat Quarter Bundle {Ann's Arbor by Minick and Simpson} 7 yards background fabric 7-1/2 yards backing fabric 1 yard binding fabric From the background fabric, cut: (30) 5-1/4” squares (120) 2-1/2” squares (60) 2” x 18” strips (30) 5-1/2” squares (30) 14-1...

Yesterday we gave you a peek at eight of the Moda designers pre-Market activities. Today, we give you ten more. Barb Groves—Me and My Sister There is hardly a surface in the place that isn’t covered with fabric … that includes stools and chairs. These are yard cuts of our new Frolic group. The...