MEET MELANIE
I’m Melanie, and I’ve been quilting since 2010. What began as a hobby has grown into a deep appreciation for the process of making. Quilting has taught me patience, curiosity, and the value of showing up, even when things feel imperfect.
Over the years, I’ve learned that confidence doesn’t come from getting everything right the first time. It comes from practice, repetition, and giving yourself permission to learn as you go and make all the mistakes.
Today, I design quilt patterns, teach self-paced quilting classes, and curate and design fabric with a focus on clarity and approachability. My goal is to help quilters build real skills, feel supported in the learning process, and enjoy the journey from first stitch to finished quilt.
I believe quilting should feel steady, encouraging, and human. It doesn’t have to be rushed, and it doesn’t have to be perfect. The process matters just as much as the finish.
Whether you’re here to learn something new, start a project you’ve been putting off, or simply feel a little more confident at your sewing machine, you’re in the right place.
What you’ll find here
- Quilting patterns written with clarity and care
- Self-paced classes focused on skill-building and practice
- Thoughtfully curated fabrics chosen to work well together
- A calm, encouraging approach to learning
My approach to teaching
I teach the way I wish I had been taught, clearly, thoughtfully, and with room to grow. I believe in breaking things down, practicing often, and letting progress happen naturally over time.
Let’s make something…
FUN FACTS
I use to hate hand binding and now I’m obsessed with it! Particularly, the chunky style.
Before I wrote quilt patterns and taught, I sold made to order quilts on Etsy. 😅😭 At once point, I had 40 quilts on order. 😬
I’ve been quilting since 2008 and am self taught (which means I learned the hard way, which also means I have all kinds of tips and tricks)
Within every quilt I make, the colors peach and blush are almost ALWAYS included! I looooovvvee them!
I design modern quilt fabric that you’ll ONLY find at Meander + Make (that’s my fabric shop). I may a bit bias, but it’s both yummy and delicious!
I host quilt alongs several times each year. These are fun, prize filled, community events.
I am pernickety about the way I press fabric and patchwork. So much so that I even annoy myself!
My favorite quilt block is a bear paw block. It’s why I designed my Sugar Bear quilt pattern.
For about 10 years, I only free motion quilted a meander design. I got comfortable! Then a few years ago, I decided I wanted MORE. You can view some of FMQ demos here.
My most popular quilt pattern is A Little Miss Sawtooth quilt. It’s a good teacher if you are brand new to quilting and want to learn all the things.
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Thoughtful, self-paced quilting classes designed to help you learn new skills, practice with intention, and enjoy the process from start to finish.
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Happening Now
Soulshine Quilt Class
What we’re making:
The Soulshine Quilt, a beginner-friendly star quilt made with two simple blocks.
About this class:
In this class, we’ll work through fabric prep, block construction, layout, and hands-on quilting techniques. You can choose a scrappy or modern version and move at your own pace as we quilt the project together inside Quilty Class.
Timeline:
We’ll begin around February 15 and wrap up sometime in March.
Let’s make quilts…
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