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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Storing Scraps Big and Small
I always find it interesting to see how other people store their fabric scraps. There are so many ways to do it, …
Wavelet (the tester ones)
Hi everyone! I just have to share the wonderful versions of Wavelet that my testers cooked up. They are so lovely! First …
Wavelet (the speckled baby-sized one)
Hi everyone! I’m here today with another Wavelet sample quilt, this time the baby size. This was so quick and easy to …
Wavelet (the speckled lap-size one)
Happy Wednesday everyone! Today is the release day for Wavelet, a super fun half square triangle quilt that is so easy to …
Vertex (the rainbow kaleidoscope one)
Happy Wednesday everyone! Today is the release day for Vertex, a really fun half square triangle quilt with lots of sizes of …
All About Half Square Triangles: How to Trim Them
This post is a continuation of the previous half square triangle post, where we sewed our HSTs but did not trim them …
Drift (the on-point smol one)
Happy Wednesday everyone! Today is release day for Drift, a fun on-point half square triangle quilt with two options of sizes of …
All About Half Square Triangles: How to Make Them (without bias edges!)
My last pattern release was the first in a series of four patterns using half square triangles, or HSTs. HSTs are incredible …
All about quilt binding – how to attach it
Update: I now have a handy printable for all your binding needs! Find it here in my shop! Hi Everyone! This tutorial …
Wild Tracks (the sherbet scrappy bear paw one)
Happy Wednesday everyone! Today is release day for Wild Tracks, a fun scrappy bear paw quilt with two sizes of bear paws. …
✨ 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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