Hi there! I'm Jenn, Quilt Designer with a Playful Bias
… and the owner and designer behind Slightly Biased Quilts. With a lifelong love of bright colors and a PhD in Computational Science, Engineering, and Mathematics, I bring a unique blend of creativity and precision to my quilt designs.
Slightly Biased Quilts started as a bias tape Etsy shop, but my passion for quilting soon took center stage. I’ve been quilting since 2009, and I find immense joy in transforming beautiful fabrics into stunning quilts, even with simple patterns. My focus is on creating beginner-friendly, scrap-busting quilt patterns that are quick and easy to assemble. I love helping new quilters experience the satisfaction of completing a beautiful project.
While I appreciate classic quilt blocks, I enjoy putting a modern spin on them with my fabric choices and color palettes. This playful approach lets you create quilts that feel fresh and unique. In addition to designing downloadable PDF patterns, I’m also a published quilt designer, a quilt instructor, and a lecturer. I’m a member of the DC Modern Quilt Guild and absolutely love connecting with fellow quilters at shows and events.
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Vela (the tester ones)
Hi everyone! I realized that I forgot to post about the gorgeous tester versions of Vela that my team made. Let’s take …
Cora (the tester ones)
Hi everyone! Let’s talk about the wonderful versions my testers made for the Cora pattern release. This beauty was made by Debbie …
Cora (the scrappy pink one)
Today’s the day! It is release day for the Cora pattern, a sweet heart quilt where the hearts are floating into a …
Vela (the starry solids and kaleidoscope ones)
Hi everyone! Happy Wednesday! Today is the release day for Vela, a super fun star quilt with lots of wonky star sizes …
Exponential (the it’s a hoot momo baby ones)
Happy Friday everyone! I did a little math and figured out that with one jelly roll and a bit of border fabric, …
Luster (the tester ones)
Hi everyone! I’m so excited to share with you the tester versions of the Luster quilt. First is a bright and cheery …
Exponential (the tarrytown one)
Hi everyone! Happy Wednesday! Today I’m releasing my first free pattern called Exponential. It’s a really fast jelly roll quilt top where …
Luster (the alison glass one)
Happy Tuesday everyone! Last week I released the Luster quilt pattern, a fun star pattern with no flying geese (only half square …
Biased: The String Quilt, now in extended sizes!
Hi everyone, and happy Wednesday! I’ve gotten quite a few requests on additional sizing options for my Biased quilt, and I’m happy …
Jelly Rolls, Layer Cakes, and Charm Packs… Oh My!
Fabric can come in many shapes and sizes. You can buy yardage off the bolt, which is very common, and if you’ve …
✨ January Bundle of the Month ✨
Kick off the new year with a bundle that’s out of this world! The Moon and Stars Bundle includes 11 fat quarters featuring dreamy celestial prints that are perfect for creating quilts and projects with a touch of starlit magic. Whether you’re planning a cozy throw or a wall hanging to light up your space, this bundle will inspire creativity and bring your night-sky dreams to life. 🌙✨
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