A Craft Worth Savoring
At Bryn Mawr Quilts™, I believe the best quilts are more than beautiful—they tell a story. Every pattern I create is inspired by the people, places, traditions, and moments that have shaped my life. From vintage architecture and historic landmarks to family memories, travel, and extraordinary fabric collections, each design is thoughtfully crafted to transform inspiration into something you'll treasure for years to come. Whether you're making a quick weekend quilt or an heirloom masterpiece, my mission is to make the process enjoyable from the very first cut. That's why every Bryn Mawr Quilts™ pattern is thoroughly tested, easy to follow, and designed to work seamlessly with my On the Eighths™ precision rulers—helping you cut accurately, piece confidently, and spend more time doing what you love. Because quilting isn't just about making blankets.
It's about preserving memories, celebrating creativity, and telling your story—one stitch at a time.
TRAVEL & RETREATS
Come Create With Us
Two chances to stitch, gather, and be inspired alongside Michael
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from a Sicilian textile pilgrimage to a cozy stateside quilt retreat. Space is limited for both.
APRIL 10–20, 2027 · 11 DAYS
Sicily:
Textiles, Traditions & Treasures
Palermo · Agrigento · Catania
Join Michael on a once-in-a-lifetime journey through Sicily's markets, ateliers, and countryside — a trip built for the love of textiles, history, and handmade beauty.
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Private embroidery demo at Manima Atelier + a quilt block workshop with Michael
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The Valley of the Temples, Palermo Cathedral & the Palatine Chapel
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Olive oil tasting, Sicilian wine, and a Modica chocolate-making workshop
Space Is Limited
JUNE 13 - 17, 2027
The Sewcial Club Retreat
With
The Darling Starling Quilt Co.
A Sewcial getaway close to home — four days of piecing, laughter, and new techniques with fellow quilters, featuring two exclusive retreat-only blocks.
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Tuesday: Carnivale! — the magic of template piecing
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Wednesday: Temperance Lights — vintage-inspired
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patchwork / Quilting, friendship, and memories that last — sew, laugh, create, repeat
Space Is Limited
Michael Nardi
Michael Nardi has spent decades studying the quilts of world of quilting with a focus on quilt history, concentrated in the 1940's — a period when thrift met artistry and ordinary fabric scraps became extraordinary heirlooms. Through Bryn Mawr Quilts, he reinterprets those traditions for today's quilter.
"A good pattern should feel like a conversation with the quilters who came before us."
Every Bryn Mawr pattern is designed, pieced, and tested by Michael himself before it's released. When a design called for a cut that store-bought rulers couldn't make cleanly, he began creating his own — and the Bryn Mawr ruler line was born.
COMING THIS FALL
SPARROW FALLS
A New Fabric Collection
Michael's debut fabric line for Andover Fabrics — a 1940s-inspired collection of florals, plaids, and prints in the soft, vintage palette his patterns are known for. Arriving Fall 2026.
Designed by Michael Nardi for Andover Fabrics. 100% cotton, available in fat quarters, charm packs, and yardage. Coordinating patterns and project kits to follow.
Sparrow Falls · Andover Fabrics · Fall 2026
Get in Touch
We'd love to hear from you
Questions about a pattern, a custom ruler, or a wholesale order? Send a note and Michael will get back to you.