About Kathleen Berlew

Kathleen Berlew

A lifelong needleworker, Kathleen almost always has a needle, hoop, or hook in hand. She loves playing with color and texture; her design style ranges from cute and quirky to contemporary and traditional. Kathleen’s sewing designs have appeared in Quilts and More, American Patchwork & Quilting, Make It Yourself, and Quilter’s World magazines, as well as other publications. You can follow her adventures in hand-sewing—crochet and cross-stitch, too—on Instagram @kberlew.

Articles by Kathleen Berlew

Halloween Harlequin Throw Pillow Pattern

Halloween Harlequin Throw Pillow Pattern

We absolutely adore the retro Halloween vibes in this wickedly playful throw pillow from Kathleen Berlew. Inspired by traditional 1940s harlequin patterns, this easy weekend sewing project finishes at a ... Read More 

Palm Springs Kitschy Ornament Trio

Palm Springs Kitschy Ornament Trio

If you’re a sucker for kitschy fun holiday décor, then you’ll love this trio of Christmas ornament patterns from Kathleen Berlew. Fitting with the retro Palm Springs feel of this ... Read More