Looking Forward
Hello See How We Sew Readers! We have pondered over how to begin this post since it has been so long since you have heard from us....
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Four Quilt-Makers Sharing Ideas, Inspiration and Information
Four Quilt-Makers Sharing Ideas, Inspiration and Information
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- Jan 23, 2015
- 1 min
Adieu SHWS! I’m Off to Chasing Bright Shiny Objects
One rose fades while others blossom–that’s my little ready-to-bloom rosebud peeking out from below The time has come, the time is now: ...
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- Jan 20, 2015
- 4 min
Parting Thoughts: Going Solo @ Chasing Bright Shiny Objects
After four years of blogging with a quartet of talented women at See How We Sew, I am going to take a leap into solo blogging. Starting...
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- Dec 30, 2014
- 1 min
A See How We Sew Tradition: Our Top 10 Posts for 2014
Hello dear readers! Hope the holiday season is treating you well. We’re enjoying the closing days of 2014, and looking forward to all...
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- Dec 19, 2014
- 2 min
Scrap Wool Felt + a Button = Super Quick Xmas Gift
As I mentioned in my last post, this holiday season has me on the run. I don’t have much time to take on big projects with my gift...
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- Nov 11, 2014
- 3 min
Mom & Me Quilt Boutique
Since SHWS offered its first post to the world of bloggers, we have had our very helpful and knowledgeable “behind the scenes” gal assist...
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- Nov 4, 2014
- 3 min
International Quilt Market – What’s New in the Quilt Industry?
I just got back from International Quilt Market last week. What a great trip! So many new things to sew; so many new things to try! It...
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- Oct 21, 2014
- 3 min
Don’t You Just Love it When Quilt Blocks Fit Together?
Theme and border fabrics for baby hexie quilt: Wee Wander by Sarah Jane for Michael Miller Fabrics. (click image to visit Sarah Jane)...
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- Oct 14, 2014
- 4 min
Meet Jessica Smith and Her Fabulous, Fear-Busting Mystery Quilts
I am excited to introduce you to a friend of mine, Jessica J. E. Smith, also known as Jess, Jess owns The Quilt and Needle, an online an...
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- Oct 10, 2014
- 3 min
The Signs are Out There: Amish Quilts Redux + A Book Giveaway!
Ocean Waves from Urban and Amish by Myra Harder, Martingale & Company/That Patchwork Place, 2014 I’m seeing a trend here. In the space of...
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- Oct 3, 2014
- 2 min
Lisa Fulmer’s Craft Your Stash Today at SHWS + 2 Giveaways!
We are thrilled to participate in Lisa Fulmer’s Craft Your Stash Book Tour and Giveaway! The term “stash” is quite familiar to any...
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- Sep 30, 2014
- 1 min
Lisa Fulmer – Crafter Extraordinaire & Author of “Craft Your Stash”
As I come from a graphic design background, I am always excited to see how artists use print materials to express their style. Let’s just...
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- Sep 12, 2014
- 1 min
Zombies & Posies–A Peek at Kim Buteau’s Year-Round Halloween Etsy Shop
Happy Friday everyone! The project I shared in Tuesday’s post was so much fun to make, I think there are a few more ideas brewing in my...
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- Aug 15, 2014
- 3 min
Quilts by Okan Arts
Patricia Belyea, a self proclaimed Japanophile, imports vintage yukata cottons. Patricia is the owner of Okan Arts, a design studio and...
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- Aug 12, 2014
- 2 min
Yukata – The Summer Kimono of Japan
Yukata are informal, festive clothing that are worn to outdoor summer events. As with kimono, the general rule is that younger people...
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- Aug 8, 2014
- 2 min
Meet Lori Lott: Quilter, Pattern Designer
Lori is a also an avid quilter and teaches classes at local quilt shops. Her line of patterns attracted Clothworks Fabrics to her work....
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- Aug 5, 2014
- 2 min
Organization is Key to a Stress-Free Wedding
If there were just one piece of wedding prep advice I could share with you, I think it would be: get organized. Never did I dream that my...
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- Jul 31, 2014
- 1 min
An Indie Modern Quilt Group Takes on a Color Challenge
As promised in Tuesday’s post, here are the fruits of the recent creative labor of Indie Modern Quilters, Danville, CA. You’ll recall...
Kirsten Hosemann
Julia McLeod
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