The Works of Tara Faughnan (2)

Tara Faughnan is a quilter, teacher and pattern designer who began quilting in 2001. For many years she worked for Michael Miller Fabrics, Pottery Barn Kids and Riley Blake creating textile designs. Tara was the featured artist at this year's QuiltCon show, presented by the Modern Quilt Guild. It was fascinating to see her work in person! We hope you enjoy these photos.

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Ramble, 85" x 88", by Tara Faughnan

This quilt would be so much fun to make! Tara Faughnan says, "An ode to embroidered ribbons, Ramble is my interpretation of a medallion quilt. I absolutely adore the colors and shapes, and the detail of this quilt. This is going to be the 2026 block of the month with Windham fabrics, and I am so excited to share this pattern with all of you."

Big Ocean (2023), 68" square, by Tara Faughnan 

This quilt is a take on a classic Amish quilt design: Ocean Waves. By working with a repeated shape, the interaction of color and value takes center stage. Tara says, "As I designed the quilt, I was thinking about the viewer's experience, inviting them to explore the close up moments of color, while allowing the interplay of values to create movement in the design.  As with everything I create, I strive to walk the line between harmony and discord."  Big Ocean was hand quilted.

Strips (2018), 60" square, by Tara Faughnan  

Tara Faughnan says that Strips started with a group of art quilters and a 4-day intensive class with Rosalie Dace.  "I have the privilege and joy to be part of a weekly quilt group comprised mostly of art quilters, who have introduced me to glue sticks and fusible web... This piece was born out of a desire to continue exploring line and form, and the subtle spaces in between." Strips was machine quilted.

 

Image credits: Photos were taken by Quilt Inspiration at the 2025 QuiltCon show in Phoenix, Arizona.