Jean Ann Wright has been making quilts for over 50 years. 

Jean Ann WrightShe is former editor of international quilting magazine QUILT as well as The Quilting Quarterly publication for the National Quilting Association. She has written numerous books, published over 30 patterns, designed numerous custom trim tools and is currently a consultant to several major fabric manufacturers. When teaching, she encourages her students to avoid the safe choices and instead see what new images they can create when they step out of their comfort zone. More about Jean Ann »

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For the past couple of years I have been quilting non-stop at home. I have designed 3 new rulers and written a book. To accomplish this I have made over 30 quilts, and numerous pillows, for-the-table projects ;lus a dozen tote bags tote bags. I have become intrigued with making tote bags using pet-mesh, a stiff screening material that makes great see through totes. I add a quilted pocket to the outside of the bag and I am good to go. Here is a pair of bags, using a new Cut Loose Press pattern and my newest ruler, the Wonky Log Cabin. I made a traditional quilted bag and a mesh bag, both with a convenient outside pocktd using one Wonky Log Cabin quilt pocketblock. You can order the ruler and the pattern from my website: jeanannquilts.com Read More »