Our Story
“My goal with my patterns is to create the beauty I wish to see in the world and help others find their creative voices too.”
— Erin Grogan
Although Erin has been sewing since she was a young child, she didn't discover quilting until much later in life. In 2017, Erin took her first trip to a modern quilt shop. Surrounded by bright, bold fabrics and modern quilts, she knew at that moment she wanted to become a quilter. In January of 2020, Erin left her corporate job to focus on growing her dream, Love Sew Modern. Now six years later, Erin has over 40 published patterns, including her book, Retro Curved Pieced Quilts, and is an international quilting educator who embraces spreading the love of quilting. Erin resides in Northern Virginia with her husband, two children, and her puppy Tula. Erin loves designing modern quilt patterns that evoke nostalgia, as evidenced in her work.
Features & Collaborations:
I love collaborating and working with like minded creatives. Here are some of my past collaborations:
Podcasts:
Craft to Career Podcast with Elizabeth Chappell
Quilter on Fire with Brandy Maslowski
A Quilter’s Life with Paula Chamberlin
Magazines:
Published in Quilter’s World Autumn 2022 Issue
Published in Quilter’s World Merry Quilted Christmas 2022 Issue
Published in Quilter’s World Fun Fat Quarter Quilts for Spring 2023 Issue
Article “Quilting is my Therapy” Published in Modish Quilter Magazine Issue 10.
Article “Spotlight: Shayla Wolf of Sassafras Lane” Published in Modish Quilter Magazine Issue 11.
Tidal Bloom Pattern and Couching Tutorial Published in Modish Quilter Magazine Issue 12.
QuiltFolk Issue 35 - Virginia, July 2025
Books:
Retro Curved Pieced Quilts published with Fox Chapel Publishing December 2023
Published book collaboration “Small Blocks, Big Designs” with Annie’s Quilting
Published book collaboration “Creative Log Cabin Quilts” with Annie’s Quilting
Look Books/Fabric Company Partnerships:
Woodland Keeper Collection by Art Gallery Fabrics
Checkered Elements Collection by Art Gallery Fabrics
LullaBee Collection by Art Gallery Fabrics
Kindred Collection by Art Gallery Fabrics
To and Fro Collection by Ruby Star Society
Rise and Shine by Ruby Star Society
Fall in Love with Fall Acorn Pattern for Dandelion Fabric & Co
Picture Book by Ruby Star Society
InkPerfect Indigo by Art Gallery Fabrics
Endpaper by Ruby Star Society
Eye Candy by Ruby Star Society
Best Day Ever by Ruby Star Society
Midsummer by Art Gallery Fabrics
Mountain Jamboree by Riley Blake Designs
Lofi by Ruby Star Society
Design/Teaching Events:
QuiltCon 2027 - Atlanta
VCQ Celebration! 2026
Road to Virginia 2025 - Richmond, VA
QuiltCon 2025 - Phoenix, AZ
Original Sewing and Quilting Expo 2023 - Virginia
Original Sewing and Quilting Expo 2023 - Florida
August 2022 Pattern Designer for Quilter’s Candy Membership
Blog Features:
Wholesale Companies to find my patterns:
Interested in collaborating with me? Email me at hello@lovesewmodern.com