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Hi, I’m Allie! I’m a lover of art and science, and I love combining the two when making my quilts and other textile art.

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100 Days of Wordle: The Planning Process

Apr 11

Apr 11 100 Days of Wordle: The Planning Process

Allie McCathren

Hand and Machine: Quilting that Complements Itself.

Feb 27

Feb 27 Hand and Machine: Quilting that Complements Itself.

Allie McCathren

Lessons from a Shibori Quilt

Jan 27

Jan 27 Lessons from a Shibori Quilt

Allie McCathren

Nov 6

Nov 6 UFO Parade

Allie McCathren

October Aurifil Artisan Challenge: Project Featuring 3+ Thread Weights

Oct 27

Oct 27 October Aurifil Artisan Challenge: Project Featuring 3+ Thread Weights

Allie McCathren

“Organic Flare”: Aurifil/OLFA Slice and Stitch Project

Oct 8

Oct 8 “Organic Flare”: Aurifil/OLFA Slice and Stitch Project

Allie McCathren

Tutorial: use Aurifil thread and the OLFA chenille cutter to make a textured organic art quilt