Hi! I’m Bobbi Bridgeman. I’m a quilt designer and pattern writer that loves reading, cats, and the great outdoors.

Hi! I’m Bobbi Bridgeman. I’m a quilt designer and pattern writer that loves reading, cats, and the great outdoors.

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We're talking about recent finishes today. It's been a bit since I've finished anything, so I had to give this one some thought. I think this Wonky Rails baby quilt was my most recent quilt finish, and writing the pattern for it was my most recent fi
One of the best things I ever did for my quilting was to make this big ironing board! And the next best thing was the day I realized I could put it on an elevated folding table. Using a table as a base makes it SO much more sturdy than when it was on
I'm so excited that today's prompt for #IGQuiltFest2022 is quilt backs! I really enjoy coming up with creative ways to use my scraps on the back of the quilt. Here are a few of the more interesting quilt backs I've made. . . . . . . . . #IGQuiltFest2
Today on #MarchMeetTheMaker2022, we're looking at seasonal items. When I was making the sample for my Serenity Path table runner, I knew I wanted to use happy spring colors. I love the way it brightens my table this time of year. The pattern uses on
#IGQuiltFestDay10 is all about upcycling! This made me look back through my photos for one of my early quilts. This was a Christmas gift for my brother-in-law back in 2014, and was one of the first few quilts I made. The stars in this quilt are stri
Today we're talking about Coveted Quilts. I once quilted a version of this for a customer, and I fell in love with the pattern. As soon as I saw her quilt, I knew I wanted to make it someday. When a group of friends decided to make a quilt for my mo
Lesson Learned - This is the quilt that taught me that even with nested seams, pinning still helps. My points have gotten so much better since learning on this quilt! This is the bonus quilt from #MissouriStarQuiltCo's Serendipity pattern. . . . .
We're talking about creative origins today. I first fell in love with quilting when I was 10-years-old and stumbled across a quilting show on TV. I was amazed at all of the designs and techniques! The dream never left, and while I was in college, I
Today on #IGQuiltFest2022, we're answering the question of why we quilt. I quilt because it's my creative outlet. I love working with my hands and seeing all of the ways I can combine shapes and fabrics to create something beautiful. I enjoy the fact
Do you prefer binding by hand or machine? I like both! I really enjoy the peaceful hours of stitching binding down by hand. But if I've put minky on the back of the quilt, I much prefer to use my machine. Today's prompt for #IGQuiltFest2022 is Crea