WHERE TO FIND ME.....
The 2025 calendar is now open. I am booking in-person events in the Northern Illinois-Wisconsin-Indiana-Michigan region.
I also have opening for zoom lectures.
robin@nestlingsbyrobin.com
2025~
2024~
February
16th-18th: West Pasco Quilt Show, Appraiser
19th: Kings Point Quilters Club, Sun City, FL.
Alternate Bindings and How Hard Could It Be lectures.
22nd-23rd: Daytona AQS, appraiser
May
17th-19th: Greater Ann Arbor Quilt Guild
How Hard Could It Be lecture and
Workshops: Bounce and Not All Quilts Are Flat, 3D flower.
June
13th-15th: Quilters Guild of Plano, TX
How Hard Could It Be lecture and
Workshops: Love in Bloom and Bounce.
28th-30th: John C. Campbell Folk School
Robin's Wreaths, full on hand applique':)
2023 ~
January
16th/17th: Coastal Carolina Quilters, SC
HHCIB lecture and Flora Patch workshop.
27th/28th: QGOTV show appraiser
February
10th/11th: Largo Crackers/Procrastinating Quilters show appraiser.
17th/18th: Feather Princesses show appraiser.
23rd/24th: AQS Daytona appraiser.
24th: AQS Daytona, An Evening with Well-Loved Ladies lecture, 3pm. Go here to register: American Quilter's Society
March
3rd/4th: Sarasota, Fl. Friendship Knot QG show appraiser.
17th/18th: Crystal River, Fl. QG show appraiser.
2022 ~
January
21st & 22nd: Ladies of the Lake, FL Quilt Show appraiser
26th: Seaside Piecemakers, WLL lecture and Scrapplique Wkshp
28th & 29th: Vero Beach, FL Quilt Show appraiser
February:
8th: Quilters Workshop of Tampa Bay, WLL Lecture
18th & 19th: West Pasco, FL Quilt Show appraiser
24th & 25th: AQS Daytona QS, appraiser
March: 4th & 5th: Naples, FL Quilt Show appraiser
June: 7th & 8th: Quilt Guilds of The Villages, Lecture and Workshop
SEPTEMBER:
10th/ 12th: Withlacoochee (Valdosta, GA) Quilt Guild-Swimming Seahorse class with my How Hard Could It Be lecture on the 12th.
14th: Friendship Star Quilters (Tallahassee, FL)
- How Hard Could It Be lecture.
2021 ~
January:
7th: Quilters of Alachua County, Gainsville, FL with a ZOOM presentation of How Hard Could It Be.
23rd: TAS (The Applique' Society) with a ZOOM presentation of Well-Loved Ladies.
April: 12th: Cypress Creek Quilt Guild, Land O Lakes, Fl for How Hard Could It Be and Heartbursts/Love in Bloom
May 4-8: Pigeon Forge Mountain Quiltfest
November: 5th-6th: Ocala, FL Quilt Show appraiser // 12th-13th: Quilters Workshop of Tampa Bay QS appraiser
2020~ Many things cancelled due to Covid
January: 22nd: Creative Quilters of Citrus County teaching my NEW class SCRAPPLIQUE
February: 10th: Brandon Piecemakers Guild with my Red and Green Traditions lecture
October: 14th: Florida Sewing Sew-Ciety with Fabric Collaborations
15th: Ladies of the Lakes Quilters , Lakeland, FL. with Well-Loved Ladies
CONNECTING THREADS
ConnectingThreads.com and search Nestlings by Robin for all downloadable patterns!
Twinkle Wheels is now available at Connecting Threads:)
OCTOBER 2020: "Dogwood Stars" pattern with sweet flowers and stars set in a Harlequin style medallion.
JANUARY 2020: "Honeysuckle Rose" using an easier method of cutting applique' shapes.
https://www.connectingthreads.com/honeysuckle-rose-quilt-kit/p/95779
NOVEMBER 2019: "Graduation" and "Metamorphosis" using easy HST block variations in a modern setting.
MARCH 2019: "Remembrance" is a best selling Kit in a patriotic theme great for Quilts of Valor!
SEPTEMBER 2018: "Evening Stroll" is a Huge Hit! This darling little kit just makes me smile:) Here is the link to purchase the kit or pattern.
AUTUMN OF 2017: AUTUMN is my FAVORITE time of year so I was very excited to design an Autumn quilt with a brand new Autumn collection for Connecting Threads! Here is the link to purchase the kit or the pattern:
Here is a link to the blog post for it: http://nestlingsbyrobin.blogspot.com/2017/10/connecting-threads-autumums.html
Twinkle Wheels is now available at Connecting Threads:)
OCTOBER 2020: "Dogwood Stars" pattern with sweet flowers and stars set in a Harlequin style medallion.
JANUARY 2020: "Honeysuckle Rose" using an easier method of cutting applique' shapes.
https://www.connectingthreads.com/honeysuckle-rose-quilt-kit/p/95779
NOVEMBER 2019: "Graduation" and "Metamorphosis" using easy HST block variations in a modern setting.
MARCH 2019: "Remembrance" is a best selling Kit in a patriotic theme great for Quilts of Valor!
SEPTEMBER 2018: "Evening Stroll" is a Huge Hit! This darling little kit just makes me smile:) Here is the link to purchase the kit or pattern.
AUTUMN OF 2017: AUTUMN is my FAVORITE time of year so I was very excited to design an Autumn quilt with a brand new Autumn collection for Connecting Threads! Here is the link to purchase the kit or the pattern:
Here is a link to the blog post for it: http://nestlingsbyrobin.blogspot.com/2017/10/connecting-threads-autumums.html
AQ Magazine (American Quilters Society)
I am humbled to have been a part of the AQ family for so many publications. The team is well organized and easy to work with. Thank you!
It all started here with Robin's Wreaths....
It all started here with Robin's Wreaths....
"Robin's Wreaths" is a 5 part series quilt with AQ Magazine
It was a blast working with Ann Hammel and the entire staff at AQ and being the series quilt in 2018/19 was a dream! Thank you! You can still get the entire pattern as an AQS member on the website HERE Shoe Tree is in the November 2021 issue of AQ Magazine.
BRAMBLE BLOOMS is in the May 2021 issue of AQ |
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The March 2021 issue of AQ magazine printed my first ever article vs design. Of course, I am talking about my design process so it is a great blend of both as I talk about the Florida Quilt Study Group antique block challenge with very few rules, thankfully! Now it is an exhibit with the Quilters Hall of Fame-WOOT! Read the BLOG POST for more information. |
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In November 2020
"Sweet Persimmons" captured that Autumn feel we all know I love:) I hope you are an AQS member so you don't miss one minute, but if not, there is always time to become one and get in on all the other benefits. americanquilter.com Blog Post Here! |
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In September 2020 "Tea & Crumpets" felt right for the comfort we all needed!
I hope you are an AQS member so you don't miss one minute, but if not, there is always time to become one and get in on all the other benefits. americanquilter.com Blog Post Here! |
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In the July 2020 issue of AQ magazine fireworks explode over easy strip piecing for the perfect summer evening throw.
Meet "Rockets Red Glare". I hope you are an AQS member so you don't miss one minute, but if not, there is always time to become one and get in on all the other benefits. americanquilter.com Blog Post Here! |
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In the January 2020 issue of AQ magazine you will find a new sweet little design perfect for that new sweet 'little'!
Meet "BABY LOVE".
I hope you are an AQS member so you don't miss one minute, but if not, there is always time to become one and get in on all the other benefits. americanquilter.com
Blog Post Here!
Meet "BABY LOVE".
I hope you are an AQS member so you don't miss one minute, but if not, there is always time to become one and get in on all the other benefits. americanquilter.com
Blog Post Here!
In the November 2019 issue of AQ magazine "Winterkin" debuted.
A fantastic holiday transition piece and people went wild for the white pumpkins:)
NOW AVAILABLE AS A PDF HERE!
Blog Post Here!
A fantastic holiday transition piece and people went wild for the white pumpkins:)
NOW AVAILABLE AS A PDF HERE!
Blog Post Here!
Primitive Quilts & Projects
Poppy Pod Lane is in the May 2021 issue of Primitive Quilts & Projects:)
In November of 2020 I had my first project published here. What a thrill! Their magazine is gorgeous.
Meet "Rocky Road to Love":)
Blog Post Here!
In November of 2020 I had my first project published here. What a thrill! Their magazine is gorgeous.
Meet "Rocky Road to Love":)
Blog Post Here!
The QUILTMANIA family: Simply Vintage and Simply Moderne
SPLENDIFEROUS is in the Spring 2021 issue of Simply Vintage
Thank you again to
Simply Vintage and the Quiltmania team for showcasing my work so beautifully!! Read the BLOG POST for all the inside scoop on SPLENDIFEROUS 
WHERE LOVE GROWS
This sweet paper piecing with applique' design was featured in Issue #20 of Simply Moderne. Read the blog post HERE |
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Welcome "CURRANT PINWHEELS"
Based on an antique block in my collection that is also a star in my Well-Loved Ladies lecture and sampler, this small wall hanging goes together very easily. Blog post HERE |
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Welcome "ROMANTIQUE" (on the cover of Simply Vintage) to the media page:)
This is brand new at this writing so I am still beaming!
This sweet quilt is part of my FABRIC COLLABORATIONS class so be sure to check out the
blog post too.
This is brand new at this writing so I am still beaming!
This sweet quilt is part of my FABRIC COLLABORATIONS class so be sure to check out the
blog post too.
QUILTER'S WORLD & ANNIES
HOPE is in the Winter 2021 issue of Quilter's World
Now Available through Annie's is a new book full of Spooktacular Halloween FUN!
On the cover center left is my Wayward Witches.
Get yours now!
Blog Post Here!
On the cover center left is my Wayward Witches.
Get yours now!
Blog Post Here!
Fall 2020 brings you warmth and
comfort with my new HOME quilt. This now lives with my daughter whom as an RN lived Covid every day for months! Blog Post Here! |
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Now Available through Annie's is a new book featuring versatile blocks that will give you more design options.
My quilt is, 'Beach Glass', and will entertain for hours. Can't wait to see what else people come up with. Blog Post Here! |
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www.nestlingsbyrobin.com
December 2010
My first publication!
Gingko Romance is a wonderfully fun take on a log cabin with Gingko
leaves added for fun. It is a table setting that includes a runner, 4 mats
with 3D chopstick holders, and a mini set of 3 wall hangs.
If you missed the issue,
you can find the pattern here on my website.
Gingko Romance is a wonderfully fun take on a log cabin with Gingko
leaves added for fun. It is a table setting that includes a runner, 4 mats
with 3D chopstick holders, and a mini set of 3 wall hangs.
If you missed the issue,
you can find the pattern here on my website.
GENERATION Q
Summer heat & sweet trellis flowers
Gen Q is a great group of people to work with! They liked my MODERN TRELLIS as much as I did and published it in the Summer 2016 edition.
Some simple strip piecing and simple applique, because what is a trellis without flowers?
Find it on page 54 and if you have any questions, email me at robin@nestlingsbyrobin.com
Some simple strip piecing and simple applique, because what is a trellis without flowers?
Find it on page 54 and if you have any questions, email me at robin@nestlingsbyrobin.com
Martini Time
I was very honored to have my new design come out at the
Portland Spring Market 2013. My mug even made the wall of photos:)
If you like to paper piece and you like martinis, I have a design for you....
Extra Olives, Please is a paper piece table runner so you don't
have to invest too much time and poof-summer decor!
Find it on page 37 in the Trendology teaching segment...takes the fear out of paper piecing just for you.
Portland Spring Market 2013. My mug even made the wall of photos:)
If you like to paper piece and you like martinis, I have a design for you....
Extra Olives, Please is a paper piece table runner so you don't
have to invest too much time and poof-summer decor!
Find it on page 37 in the Trendology teaching segment...takes the fear out of paper piecing just for you.
QUILTMAKER
IF you loved the 100 blocks, Heart Burst , block, then you will love the new quilt, Love in Bloom , now featured in Quilts From 100 Blocks. |
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Full size templates with yardages and instruction for this Gorgeous 64" square quilt.
Just imagine snuggling under this beauty next winter!! Thank you Quiltmaker! Under your expertise, the quilt looks delightful! |
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I am in the new QUILTMAKER magazine
In March the Spring issue of Quilts from
Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks hit shelves and my
Watermelon Days table runner is on page 68!
Look for it at your local shops!
Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks hit shelves and my
Watermelon Days table runner is on page 68!
Look for it at your local shops!
Quiltmaker's 100 Blocks series:
This is a fantastic collection of original block ideas all
done in 12" so that you can mix and match your quilt. You can find my blocks in Vol. 2, 5, 6, 7 and 12, so far:) I am usually in the foundation pieced section but in 7, you will find me in mixed techniques. You have to branch out sometimes! |
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