My name is Robin O‘Neil. I started making traditional machine pieces quilts in 1973. After several decades of matching points, limited color palates, 1/4 inch seams, I decided to abandon my pursuit of perfection.

Now I make quilts without patterns or templates or rulers or seam guides. Sometimes I have an overall plan, but generally I just cut fabric with scissors and sew it back together. Surprise is a big part of the fun!

I frequently make baby quilts but I am most partial to making things king size. AND I almost always hand quilt with red thread.

Workshop with Robin O’Neil on March 19 …

“Stepladder”

A scrappy combo of stripes, checker boards & mountains.