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Fabric Adventures in Africa Part II + Exciting SHWS Gallery Opening Announcement
A rhino in Kenya’s Lake Nakuru National Park photographed by William Rounds. Indeed not fabric, but inspiration for the wonderful prints...
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Sep 25, 20123 min read
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September Block of the Month: The Last Block!
September is the ninth and last block! Not only is it an easy one, but you only have to make two of them. Next month we’ll have...
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Sep 11, 20121 min read
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Quilting in Exotic Places: SAQA Member Paula Benjaminson Quilts and Shops for Fabric in West Africa
A wondrous array of colors and prints on display for sale in Libreville, Gabon. Turns out Paula has been reading SHWS from Libreville,...
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Aug 31, 20123 min read
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Let’s Talk Strips
In keeping with our August SeeHowWeSew theme of strips and stripes – let’s talk strips! I’m extremely fond of those wonderful pre-cut...
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Aug 28, 20123 min read
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Group Post: Make the Most of Those Sensational Stripes!
Earlier this month, as we were mulling over topics for this month’s See How We Sew theme, the subject of “stripes” popped into the mix....
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Aug 17, 20122 min read
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August Block of the Month: Close to Completion!
We’re into the home stretch, as this is the second-to-the-last block! I hope you’re having fun. Here’s the first sample of my August...
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Aug 14, 20121 min read
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July Block of the Month and Happy Birthday USA!
I thought it would be fitting to start with a special birthday block this month to celebrate the 4th of July holiday here in the United...
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Jul 3, 20121 min read
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A “Glass” Act–Using Transparent Fabrics in Quilts
I always like starting my posts with flowers, especially “quilt-able” ones. A few posts ago, Darra gave us a rundown on texture depicted...
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Jun 22, 20122 min read
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Holly Hobbie: A Finished Quilt 30+ Years in the Making (and a Free Block Pattern)
Hi everyone. I’m still in Omaha spending time with family, but wanted to take a few minutes to share with you the quilt that I’m...
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Jun 12, 20122 min read
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Swing into Summer with the June Block of the Month
I can’t believe it’s June already. It seems that we just started this project, but with the completion of this block, we’re two-thirds of...
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Jun 5, 20121 min read
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Inventory Your Fabric Stash: A Visual Texture Checklist
Can you believe that today is the 1st of June? It doesn’t seem possible, does it?! Well, the good news is, it’s time to roll out our new...
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Jun 1, 20123 min read
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May Block of the Month: Half Way to the Finish Line!
It’s hard to believe, but once we complete the three blocks for May, we’re more than half way finished! I hope you’re enjoying the...
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May 8, 20121 min read
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April Showers Bring May Flowers…and a New See How We Sew Feature!
As we enter our second year of blogging (still can’t believe it!), we’ve decided to add a new twist to our format. Each month we’ll...
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May 1, 20122 min read
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Get In Print: You Can Design & Print Your Own Fabric via Spoonflower
Do you know you can have your own designs printed on fabric? Now I’m not talking about dyeing techniques or any other DIY processes. I’m...
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Apr 13, 20122 min read
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April Block of the Month: Darra’s New Sample Block with Alex Anderson’s “Leila Ros
The Easter eggs have been found and the tax returns are filed (?), so it’s time for the April block of the month. Darra has created a...
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Apr 10, 20121 min read
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One Year and 105 Posts Later: We’re Celebrating with a Group Fabric Challenge AND a Giveaway
Over the past year, many of you have told us that you enjoy our different styles and “voices,” so to kick off the month, we thought it...
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Apr 3, 20124 min read
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March Block of the Month – Plus a Wee Bit of Green
A wee bit of green to bring you luck! With St. Patrick’s day coming up (and green has always been my favorite color), I thought I’d start...
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Mar 13, 20121 min read
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Simplify – Sew Sensible, Sew Today!
In the past few years I’ve purchased very few quilting books. Maybe it’s because I have a bookshelf filled with books that I’ve barely...
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Feb 28, 20122 min read
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More “Happiness” Coming Your Way: Laminated Cotton, a Free Apron Pattern, and a Super Gi
After fabric designer Kathy Davis read Christie’s post singing the praises of her (Kathy’s) new fabric line, Happiness by Free Spirit,...
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Feb 21, 20124 min read
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Part 2: Choosing Fabrics and Colors: Let the Hunt Begin
The starting point for my Triadic color scheme: Fuchsia - Golden Yellow- Aqua Blue. Welcome to Part Two of our Color Journey using the...
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Jan 24, 20122 min read
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