Carolyn Friedlander is an artist specializing in modern fabric designs, quilting and sewing patterns, and quilt making with intention.
For The Modern Quilter
The Blog
Explore the projects, patterns and fabrics as well as tools, tips and other helpful sewing resources.
Featured Blog Posts
New Pattern Elate
It's time to meet my new pattern Elate! Elate is the type of project where your fabric can shine.
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H+H May 2026 Show Highlights
There's a new trade show in town, and it's called H+H. I went to the first show 4 years ago, and so I was pleased to get to go again...
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2026 Printable Calendar
My 2026 Printable Calendar is here! Download the file, print on to your favorite paper or card stock, trim where indicated and use throughout the year.
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2025 Gift Guide
Who doesn't love a gift guide? There's something enticing about a curated list of goodies and the possibility of seeing something you hadn't thought of yet.
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Me Made May 2025 Updates
We're making our way through May, and I thought I'd share some updates on the progress and developments for Me Made May 2025.
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Me Made May 2025
It's May 1, which means it's Me Made May 2025. I love Me Made May. It's always the perfect time to reflect on my handmade wardrobe.
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Simple Sewing with Liberty Fabrics
Lately, it's been just the right speed to do some simple sewing with Liberty Fabrics.
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Thankful 2024
Happy Thanksgiving, dear friend! It's that time of year when I put lots of good things on sale in my shop.
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Fall Clothes Sewing 2024
Little by little I've been sewing (and knitting) some garments, so I thought it'd be fun to share a fall clothes sewing 2024 roundup.
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VOTE - a free mini quilt pattern
With 6 weeks to go until the next election here in the US, I thought I'd put together something fun for you. Here's VOTE, a free mini quilt pattern that...
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Back-To-School Pouch Sewing for my Nieces and Nephew
I've done a little back-to-sewing for my nieces and nephew that I thought I'd share with you.
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