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Four Quilt-Makers Sharing Ideas, Inspiration and Information
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Under Wraps: A Peek at a Summertime Fabric Fling
A lovely pink ombre from the Gelato series offered by E.E. Schenck. Like last week’s guest blogger Christine Barnes, I too have a strong...
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Aug 26, 20141 min read


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 15, 20143 min read


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 12, 20142 min read


Blackbirds & Blossoms – – Oh-La-La! Fabric Requirements for Our Quilt-Along.
A special thank you to Darra, who spent many hours working out the fabric requirements for this project. Come back and visit us soon,...
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May 16, 20142 min read


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 13, 20142 min read


A Heartfelt Gift for a Special Friend, Diana McClun
I’ve know for several months (or should I say years?) that this past month would mark a landmark birthday for my dear friend, Diana...
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May 6, 20142 min read


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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Apr 22, 20143 min read


Jennifer Sampou Debuts “Shimmer” Fabric Today at SHWS—Fabric Giveaway Too!
Handsome Freddy (last name Reddy, yes, Reddy!) guards our secret project. Hello readers! Today’s a shimmery day because we’ve got a peek...
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Apr 16, 20142 min read


Sandy Klop of “American Jane”–A Signature Look
A few weeks ago, I visited the home of Sandy Klop, owner of American Jane Patterns and Fabric. Sandy was hosting an Open House in her...
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Apr 8, 20142 min read


Purple Haze: Ticking Off Quilt Projects
Hello See How We Sew Readers! We’ve been running hither and thither at the blog lately in our efforts to finish up blog projects as well...
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Mar 28, 20141 min read


Sneak Peek on Our Shimmer Blog Hop Project
Collaboration is always fun – especially at See How We Sew. We are having a creative surge, working on our upcoming project that will be...
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Mar 11, 20141 min read


Pop Rox, Carol van Zandt’s New Fabric Line, Part Two + Giveaway
Welcome back to Part Two of my interview with fabric designer, Carol van Zandt. While doing a bit of homework on Carol, I learned that...
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Mar 7, 20143 min read


“Go for It!” Says Fabric Designer Carol van Zandt — Part One
Since Carol was kind enough to provide me with a wealth of information about her background and design experience, and many photos of...
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Mar 4, 20145 min read


Improvisational Scrap Busting – French Style
I have spent the past two months finishing all the forgotten quilt projects I can possibly manage. This has been great for clearing my...
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Feb 14, 20142 min read


Quilter & Designer Carolyn Friedlander Stops By . . . Giveaway Today!
Projects made with the Botanics line of fabric. Lately, I’ve been mesmerized by fabrics with very simple pattern designs that are almost...
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Jan 28, 20144 min read


Hints for Making Silk Quilts
One of my favorite Christmas gifts . . . a glass writing pen. Happy New Year! It’s been a busy, exciting and exhausting season of family,...
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Jan 7, 20142 min read


Bookin’ It: Another Last-Minute Gift Idea for Fabric Lovers
Remember this package from my Tuesday post? Well, if you recall, I promised to reveal the contents in today’s posting. But first a little...
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Dec 20, 20133 min read


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 8, 20132 min read


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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Oct 4, 20131 min read


This Just In: Baby Born, Quilt Finished, Mystery Solved! (+ a Giveaway)
Earlier this summer, I shared photos of a quilt top I had made during my annual quilting getaway with buddies Joen Wolfrom and Alex...
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Aug 30, 20132 min read
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