Meet the Influencers
A huge ‘Thank You’ to all the incredible makers who took the time to apply to our program. We are delighted to introduce the members of our 2025 Riley Blake Designs Influencer Program! Please welcome new makers to the RBD family and give them a follow!
My name is Vickeidy, and I am the hands and heart behind @sewspicious. Born and raised in the Dominican Republic, I now call NYC home. My quilting journey began in 2017 when I started refurbishing vintage sewing machines. That’s when I stumbled upon a Singer 221 and learned it’s considered the ideal machine for quilters. Curious, I googled “quilting” and instantly fell in love with the craft. In 2018, I set a New Year’s resolution to start quilting, and I’ve been hooked ever since. By 2022, I began designing and writing my own quilt patterns. Over the years, I’ve developed a deep appreciation for vibrant, bold colors and intricate patterns, which are reflected in my work. I’d describe my personal style as modern quilting, blending traditional techniques with fresh, contemporary designs.
Aloha! I’m Toni Wass of Tiger Textiles. I started sewing with help from my Mom (aren’t Mom’s the BEST??!!) at the age of five with simple embroidery and creating random things that tickled my fancy. My projects were mostly clothes until I opened a fabric store and was suddenly thrown into the world of quilting. I had stitched a few quilt blocks prior to this, but, that’s when things got real! Having always enjoyed travel, after a few years I moved to an online platform that allowed me a more flexible schedule. Eventually I bought a long arm quilting machine and moved my studio to Hawaii where I teach sewing, quilting and bag making classes. I’m active on many levels in the quilting and sewing community.. locally with quilt guilds and Chairing/Co-chairing the quilt show, as well as traveling to the mainland with my sewing machine for quilt camps, and internationally (most recently to Scotland) for a sewing retreats. I enjoy making bags and still find joy in hand embroidery in the form of Sashiko. With all of these combined, I would best describe my style as bohemian. A little bit of everywhere I go is mixed into what I make. I believe that it is our job as seasoned quilters and sewists to be good stewards of the stitching community and cultivate our craft for future generations.
Hi, I’m Tamara Darragh, the heart and hands behind Remi Vail Studio, based in Minnesota, where I live with my husband and two fur babies, Tellee and Corduroy. For the past 15 years, quilting has been my creative outlet and connection to the world of handmade. My cozy, modern aesthetic blends soft, earthy tones with textures and fabrics that evoke warmth, heritage, and a connection to nature and each other. I love working with woven fabrics, timeless prints, and playful details that tell a story. My goal is always to create pieces that feel loved, lived in, and meaningful. Through my brand, Remi Vail Studio, I share quilt and bag patterns, projects, and tutorials that empower makers to weave their own memories into fabric. I hope to inspire others to find joy in the process and connect with the beauty of handmade work. When I’m not sewing, you’ll find me digging in my garden, dyeing fabric with plants, or dreaming up my next creative project. xo, Tamara
Hi, I’m Taryn Faulkner! I’m a lifelong resident of the Washington, DC region and currently embracing a nautical lifestyle near beautiful Annapolis, Maryland. I started making my own clothes at 12 when I received my first sewing machine. My quilting journey began when I fell in love with a stunning hand-quilted applique from the mid-19th century. Inspired by its timeless beauty, I decided to try quilting. What started as a hobby quickly became a passion. After filling our home with cozy, full-sized quilts, I shifted to creating charming small quilts that let me explore patterns and fabrics in new ways. I love how a little quilt can bring a pop of color to a space or reflect the changing seasons. My style celebrates the roots of American quilting, blending traditional patterns and fabrics for a look that feels both classic and enduring. Whenever possible, I hand quilt my pieces, honoring the craftsmanship that drew me to this art in the first place. One of the things I cherish most about quilting is the sense of connection it fosters. The online quilting community inspires me daily, reminding me that through this timeless craft, we can share creativity, friendship, and a love of beautiful fabrics with people all over the world.
My name is Elizabeth Joyce Judd, and I grew up in Southeast Idaho. I now live in St. George, Utah with my husband where we are raising our five children. My mom is an incredible seamstress, she taught me how to sew when I was young. I can remember her helping me sew up a shirt and shorts I wore with pride. When I went to college, I took a sewing class with her, where I made a blessing dress for my newborn, a coat, bibs, and a baby quilt. It was in that class that I fell in love with quilting. While my kids were little, I made a few quilts, but my quilting hobby took a backseat for a while. In 2021, my sister and mom invited me to attend the Garden of Quilts retreat in Lehi, Utah. I left the retreat with a new Bernina sewing machine and a renewed passion for quilting. These days, most of my projects are done while I FaceTime with my sister, working on projects together. We are both excited to be starting a long-arm quilting business together. I’m sentimental by nature and have a love for vintage items and the stories they tell. Each project I make has a story and I love the memories that they carry.
I’m Rachel Tomlinson but on social media I go by Stitch With Rachel, I am quilting and fabric obsessed and always have more projects than I care to count on the go. I have always been a creative person, trying my hand at lots of different crafts over the years. I was born in Birmingham (UK) and this is where I have since settled. I first started to learn how to English paper piece around five years ago and I have been completely hooked ever since. I enjoy working with soft floral fabrics but really I am a sucker for most fabrics, and let’s not discuss the secret fabric drawer under my bed!
Hi, I’m Mary Burroughs-Mayer, the maker and designer behind Ember Craft Company. I live in Northern California with my husband and our 4-year-old twins. I began quilting in 2020 after the twins arrived. I had gone from a fast-paced finance job to being a stay-at-home, first-time mom as the pandemic began. To say the transition was rough would be an understatement. A quilting show randomly came on during this time and I was instantly hooked. It was something I could do at home while the babies were sleeping, something of my own again when it felt like everything else was out of my control. I swiftly went from participating in quilt-alongs, to pattern testing, and most recently to writing my own patterns! I published my first quilt pattern in January of 2024, and haven’t looked back. I love taking classic blocks and adding a modern spin to the design. I’ve got several more patterns in the hopper and I can’t wait to share them with you all. You’ll find me sewing with lots of solids, but I never turn down a gorgeous floral print!
Hello, I’m Shereece Nicole! My quilting journey began in 2010 out of boredom. I was living in a new, small town and I was looking to meet new people. Thanks to a local program, I started to learn to crochet. Then I was reintroduced to quilting (the “correct” way). My travels and everyday life began to inspire patterns I wanted to create. And now, I’m sharing those designs with you and teaching quilting skills I’ve learned along the way.
I help busy, modern quilters maximize their sewing time by providing quicker patterns and time saving tips so you can turn off the sewing machine feeling accomplished.
Hi, I’m Zaineb! I grew up outside of Detroit, Michigan and currently live the beautiful San Francisco Bay Area. I started quilting about 10 years ago when I came across an adorable jelly roll online. I purchased the jelly roll without knowing much about quilting because the fabric was too cute to pass up. I started watching Youtube videos about quilting and getting books from the library. I feel in love with the process and quickly became addicted to the satisfaction of finishing a project. I’d describe my personal style as scrappy and bright. I love mixing colors and prints in a project.
I’m Sarah Cain of Sarah Jean Makes! Sarah Jean Makes is Modern Quilt Design Boldly Created in the City of San Francisco. I’m a modern quilt pattern designer who draws inspiration directly from the aesthetic and energy of the city that I live in: San Francisco. I mixes in bright colors, bold shapes, high contrast elements, and incorporate a variety of skills in my creations. I began my making journey as most makers do, dabbling here and there across mediums until finding something that sticks. I made my first quilt when pregnant with my eldest about eight years ago and fell in love with the craft. Since then, I have been expanding my skill set beyond quilt making and enjoy adding a pop of color and vibrancy to all of my makes.
Hi! My name is Lesley Weedon. For over 10 years I have dabbled in the quilting world, and have really accumulated some serious hours on my sewing machine the last 3 years. I’ve loved figuring out my personal quilting style with a pretty and playful palette, and the added scrappy project -I love using up those scraps! I live in the prairies of Manitoba, Canada and when I’m not quilting you can usually find me reading or living at the hockey rink with my kids
My name is Sandy, and I am the maker, longarm quilter, and designer behind Thai Charm LLC. I was born and raised in a little town near Bangkok, Thailand. But I now live with my husband , 2 girls and a 10-year-old Australian shepherd here in Minnesota. I am a self-taught quilter, started out of curiosity and fell in love with every process of making heirloom quilts that would last and pass on to the next generation. I love colors and floral prints, and I find that the combination of those makes my dream quilts! Traditional piecing is my favorite technique, but I like to add a little bit of modern spin to my designs to fit with our home decor, or even our clothing. There’s always a way to add quilted items to everything!
Hi! I am Sara Brown and I live in Ann Arbor, Michigan with my husband, two boys, and two wild dogs! I am an industrial designer, turned lawyer and US Army Officer, turned stay-at-home mom who loves to sew. I started sewing 3 years ago and have been constantly striving to expand my skill set and create more ever since. I sew to overcome my grief from loss and to carve out some “me time” in my kids’ busy schedules. I lean toward bright and cheery fabrics, with a focus on cute prints and fussy cuts! I love scrappy, busy, and fun fabric selections, and truly believe “more is more” when it comes to quilting! While I enjoy machine sewing, my passion is hand sewing of any kind. If you see me out in public, I likely have an EPP or appliqué project in hand! I have been blown away by the generosity and kindness of quilting community and can’t wait to get to know more of you!
Bonjour! I am a sewing enthusiast, self-proclaimed designer and blogger. I am a native New Yorker with a heart that was born in the countryside of France. I am based in Brooklyn NY and I’ve been sewing since I was a child, and I’ve been Quilting most of my adult years I consider my personal style to be modern, Clean and bit of bohemian!
My name is Sara Fernandez and I grew up in Spain where I learned the basics of sewing from my grandmother, who was a talented seamstress. When I was 16, I was volunteering in the school library and expressed an interest in learning how to quilt. The librarian said ‘well, you’re in luck, because I am the president of the local quilters’ guild’ – true story! She taught me traditional piecing, FPP and basic quilting skills, and I got to play with her very large fabric stash. Since then, quilting is where I’ve spent most of my creative energy. I love working with bright colours and fun prints, and big medallion quilts are my favourite thing. I live in Oxford (UK), where I get to teach quilting and share the love of fabric with other people.
Hello, I’m Leslie Rutland, the founder of The Seasoned Homemaker where I share simple quilting, sewing, and crafty projects for women looking to connect with their inner-maker.
I grew up around creative women who were always turning fabric into clothes, quilts, or home decor. At age 12 I received a sewing machine for Christmas and have been sewing my way through life ever since. I love working with traditional quilt designs and adding in a modern twist through fabric choice or pattern design. My husband and I have two grown daughters, four grandchildren, and live in Austin, TX.
Hi there! I’m Amy Mogren, the designer and owner of Ritual Quilt Company. I live in the Lake Tahoe area of northern California with my young family and two giant dogs. I found quilting in 2019 after a years-long creative hiatus spent pursuing a high stress healthcare career. The idea of sewing had always intimidated me, but I longed to learn so that I could create a unique, stylish home for my family. With the help of friends, books, and online tutorials, I picked up quilting as my nightly ritual and never looked back. I design quilts that are earthy yet feminine; bold yet comforting; and bohemian yet refined. I find joy from leaning into the changing seasons and bringing the qualities of each season to life through quilts. It’s my mission to inspire quilters to create beautiful, one-of-a-kind textiles that make their home feel like a true reflection of who they are.
Hi! My name is Luci Camorani and I am a quilt pattern designer and quilter. I currently live in Eugene, Oregon, and still have strong ties with my hometown of Minneapolis, Minnesota. By day, I work for my county providing services for children with intellectual and developmental disabilites. I am really passionate about disability justice, as I have multiple disabilities myself. I started quilting just a couple of years ago and learned from online blog posts and social media. I would describe my style as vibrant, modern, and playful.
Hello, I’m Kymona Tracey. Who am I, you ask? I am a woman who never slows down and loves it. Yes… I am the energizer bunny’s sister! I keep going and going. I am a single mother of two beautiful children who are eight years apart, living in New York. Besides hanging out with them, I work full-time at a hospital (public health background), teach high school students on the weekends, love traveling, and immensely love learning new things. My sewing journey started seven years ago when my then 10-year-old daughter taught me how to sew my first tote bag. I’ve been hooked ever since, learning to make bags and pouches—then moving on to making quilts. I have a clean and simple modern style of sewing and quilting. As a frequent collaborator with the quilt industry businesses, I’m a BERNINA Ambassador and a contributing writer for Creative Machine Embroidery Magazine and Love Patchwork and Quilting Magazine. In addition to quilting and sewing, I dabble in leather crafting, weaving, woodworking, and bookbinding. You can follow my sewing and quilting adventures on Instagram @kreativekymona.
Hello, I am Kelly R. Kirkland, a San Antonio, Texas based modern quilt pattern designer, illustrator and daydreamer of joyful, nostalgic and playful at heart designs. With a wittily creative, but simply sophisticated approach my goal is to artfully create sewing projects that bring joy. In 2017, I started sewing, after my grandmother who introduced me to the quilting world, suddenly passed away with complications from Alzheimers disease. Her passion for sewing and quilting has blossomed into my passion, and just like she shared with me, I want to share with you all the joys sewing and quilting brings.
Hello from Canada! My name is Karlyn Leslie and I am the sole-proprietor of Charlie Bear Quilts. Born and raised in Manitoba (picture an endless patchwork of prairie fields), my love of sewing started young. I have been sewing “seriously” for 18 years… it all started with “Quilting 101” at Tiger Lily Quilts in Saskatchewan. Needless to say, I fell in love and it sparked the creative part of me that had been dormant for a while. I love to design, sketch, quilt, hold and pet fabric. I am opening myself up to dream MORE, so this fun adventure with Riley Blake Designs is exquisitely timed! My heart is drawn to the pinks and creams of my childhood bedroom, ditsy florals and soft prints. I yearn for cozy quilts, those cabin vibes that bring a sense of nostalgic calm. I love to create pieces of art that become the focal point of a room, but can also be swept around your shoulders for an afternoon of reading. I want to create happiness through quilting because I think it is the greatest gift of comfort in this fast-paced world.
My name is Jeresther Thorpe-Page, currently live in Nashville, TN, Music City. I have had the joy and pleasure of raising my children across 8 different States, from small towns to BIG Cities. I am an Elementary School Principal, I love ALL things teaching and learning. I started piecing and quilting when my family moved to Maryland, I fell in love with the idea of piecing fabrics together to make something beautiful. I believe every quilt tells a story and we share our stories through our craft. As a life-long learner, I describe myself as the forever Confident, Courageous Beginner (CCB)! I love teaching and learning alongside other CCBs. Paper piecing, appliqued and big piecing are my favorite. Honestly, I just love to trying and learn new techniques. There is NO STRESS in creating, stitching and quilting.
Hi there! I am Charise Randell of Charise Creates. I’m an author and designer, and have designed women’s apparel for over 20 years and now spends my days designing sewing and quilting patterns. My mother taught me to sew when I was just 6 years old, designing and sewing clothes for my Barbie dolls.
My style is inspired by vintage domestic arts and the beauty of simple craft. You can find my quilt and accessory patterns at ChariseCreates.blogspot.com. I live in Seattle with my husband and two sons.
I am Alexis Plunkett, a passionate enthusiast of quilting and photography for over 20 years. I reside in sunny Southern California, nestled centrally between mountains, beaches, and Disneyland! My style is best described as modern traditional, paying homage to my ancestors through traditional blocks and patterns, while infusing a contemporary twist with modern fabrics and vibrant colors.
I’m Carol Segovia & I’m the owner of Segovia Quilts! While I was born and raised in San Antonio, Texas, my family and I currently live in Holiday, Florida. I started my quilting journey after serving in the Marine Corps. My first quilt I made was for my step-daughter and honestly, it was terrible! I had no idea what I was doing and while it measured about 60×60, I used six large buttons to “quilt” it together. Needless to say, it didn’t last long! But that sparked my desire to learn how to do it properly and I’ve been learning and quilting ever since! I turned my gift of making collage style t-shirt quilts into a business. I’ve made hundreds of t-shirt quilts for clients over the years. The really exciting part is, I don’t use a pattern for any of my client quilts. Ever! Each one is custom made and no quilt is the same design. I’ve taken this “fly by the seat of my pants” style and moved over into making more “traditional” quilts. Making a quilt without using a pattern is scary, exciting & adventurous! Being able to take a general idea in your head and turn it into a finished piece of art is very rewarding! This is what I love about my style of quilting! I hope you love it as much as I do.