Status Update: Indie Modern Quilters Stretch Their Wings—Maybe You’d Like to As Well?
Some months ago, blogging sis Pati sent out query to quilters in our geographic area to gauge interest in forming an Indie Modern...
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Four Quilt-Makers Sharing Ideas, Inspiration and Information
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- Jun 24, 2014
- 1 min
Yoko Saito Redux: English-Language Patterns Available Now + Giveaway!
Happy summer solstice (a little tardy). My parents celebrated their 68th anniversary on the 21st–holy guacamole that’s a lonnggg shared...
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- Jun 20, 2014
- 1 min
Gwen Marston Retrospective at See How We Sew + Giveaway Winner
“Turquoise” 41 x 45 inches, 2013, by Gwen Marston. Hello dear readers! Gwen Marston is always a hit when we feature her at See How We...
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- May 30, 2014
- 3 min
An Empty Spools Scrapbook in Words and Photos
Kelp strand, Asilomar Beach, Pacific Grove, CA. I think the downside of keeping many balls aloft is trying to launch another one without...
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- May 27, 2014
- 2 min
Start the Quilt-Along Today! Blackbirds & Blossoms Oh-La-La!
Welcome to the Blackbirds & Blossoms Oh-La-La Quilt-Along! I’ve got pleasure of delivering the first step: the center block decorated...
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- May 20, 2014
- 4 min
Tara Faughnan – Embrace Your Creative Mess!
Several years ago, Diana McClun introduced me to a darling young woman she met in a fabric design course. I remember being immediately...
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- May 13, 2014
- 2 min
Big Announcement! Join us for a Quilt-Along!
Right after I came on board See How We Sew last summer, conversations began to stir about designing a blog Quilt-Along. Darra, Laura,...
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- May 9, 2014
- 2 min
Another Wedding Update and a Giveaway too!
There is so much to share with you today, but I promised myself I would limit it to just two items. I’m sure I’ll have many more updates...
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- Apr 22, 2014
- 3 min
Kim Andersson – Part 1: A Journey to Quilts
I would like to introduce you to Kim Andersson of I. ADORE. PATTERN! Kim and I belong to the East Bay Modern Quilt Guild. She is...
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- Feb 18, 2014
- 2 min
The Latest from that Amazing Quilter, Gwen Marston (+ a Giveaway!)
Gwen Marston I wrote about Gwen, her then most-recent work, and her wonderful book, 37 Sketches, in a post back in January 2012. It’s a...
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- Feb 11, 2014
- 2 min
Hari-Kuyo – The Ceremony of Broken Needles
In Japan, the Hari-Kuyo ceremony is held throughout Japan annually on the 8th of February. This 400-year-old tradition is held at Shinto...
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- Jan 21, 2014
- 2 min
“Animal” Attraction: Cats and the Quilting Life
As anyone with a feline in the family can tell you, there is a magical connection between cats, quilts, and quilters. You may remember my...
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- Dec 31, 2013
- 1 min
Top Ten Posts for 2013 at See How We Sew
A peek at a portion of Candace Kling’s vast ribbon stash. Candace’s posts were widely popular this year at See How We Sew. As bloggers,...
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- Dec 13, 2013
- 2 min
Holiday on the Central Coast, Part 2 and Building Community in Our Quilting World
And now, as I promised, the second half of my holiday trip to the Central Coast of California. We spent an entire day in Solvang, the...
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- Dec 10, 2013
- 1 min
Holiday on the Central Coast and The Winner of Laura’s Tea Towel Giveaway!
Holiday on the Central Coast of California When my husband and I got married, we made the mistake of having our wedding during the week...
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- Nov 29, 2013
- 4 min
Diana McClun: Her First Quilts and Her Latest Quilts
1930’s 9-Patch by Diana McClun Diana McClun’s quilting story starts in her childhood with doll quilts made from fabric scraps. She...
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- Nov 12, 2013
- 2 min
Featherweight Fan Club
I recently bought a Singer Featherweight sewing machine. I am amazed at the amount of information, websites, and even a fan page, based...
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- Oct 18, 2013
- 2 min
The (Not So) Humble 9-Patch
I have been clearing out a few projects in my sewing room the past few months. A lot of them have to do with leftover blocks from block...
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- Oct 8, 2013
- 2 min
Meet Fabric Designer Jennifer Sampou . . . and a Giveaway!
Since the debut of her initial fabric line, Jennifer has designed over 3000 prints and sold millions of yards of fabric. Jennifer has a...
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- Oct 4, 2013
- 1 min
My Purple Passion with An Orange Twist
Thought I’d throw a purple photo essay your way today, especially after my lengthy treatise about pattern writing this past Tuesday. I’m...
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