Pati FriedNov 10, 20213 minTreasured Textile Books on My ShelfI loved reading Julia’s post last week, Exploring Ikat Textiles. It reminded me of some of the books that I have on textiles. Along with...
AdminNov 23, 20165 minTop Choices for Our Favorite Irons and a Giveaway!The holidays are coming and we have received a few questions as to what our favorite iron is. Sounds like it may end up on a few holiday...
AdminMar 7, 20163 minQuiltcon 2016 – More Than Just a Quilt ExhibitPine Burr Quilt (close-up) by Tara Faughnan, photography by Carol Van Zandt. Awesome. Inspiring. Encouraging. Just a few words that pop...
AdminAug 28, 20154 minA Quilters Favorite PincushionPincushion pin·cush·ion; pinˌko͝oSHən; noun – a small cushion into which pins are stuck for convenient storage. So this is about...
AdminJan 20, 20154 minParting Thoughts: Going Solo @ Chasing Bright Shiny ObjectsAfter 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...
AdminDec 30, 20141 minA See How We Sew Tradition: Our Top 10 Posts for 2014Hello dear readers! Hope the holiday season is treating you well. We’re enjoying the closing days of 2014, and looking forward to all...
AdminNov 7, 20143 minQuilt Market – All Our Favorites!As I mentioned in my post last Tuesday, I just returned from International Quilt Market in Houston. I am not always the most dependable...
AdminNov 4, 20143 minInternational 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...
AdminDec 31, 20131 minTop Ten Posts for 2013 at See How We SewA 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,...
AdminApr 2, 20133 minFrom the Three of Us: Running with Scissors (+ a Special Anniversary Giveaway)Darra’s 3″ x 5″ collage, Snip-It!, with a pair of her (well-used) favorites, a gift from friend Chris Porter No one knows for certain...
AdminFeb 19, 20132 minAnatomy of a Wedding Quilt Part IAhh, the chateaux of France. . . here’s a pretty one photographed by my brother-in-law William. Another year, another family wedding! My...
AdminJan 15, 20133 minHousing Projects: Schoolhouse Quilts, Then and Now (Part 1)While visiting my mother-in-law in Florida last week, I took advantage of the beautiful weather to enjoy a seaside stroll, and happened...
AdminJan 11, 20134 minChairs, Prayers, and Blossoming Creativity: Our Favorite Completed Projects of 2012Nelly Schrager captures a “busy” bee at work–here’s to many bee-you-ti-ful projects accomplished in 2013! As we transition from one year...
AdminJan 8, 20132 minFrom All of Us: Photographic Inspiration for a “Creative” New YearAt the end of 2011, we ran a post in which we each shared a few photos that we found inspirational for our quilting and other creative...
AdminDec 18, 20122 minA Holiday Quilt with “History”…and a Wonderful Seasonal Concert!Back in 1993, I designed a Sunflower-themed wall hanging for my series “Tradition with a Twist” in Quilting Today magazine. (If you’re a...
AdminNov 16, 20121 minA Favorite Holiday Cookie Recipe – Date TorteHere’s the recipe: Filling 1 cup chopped pitted dates 2/3 cup sugar 1/2 cup water 1 tsp. lemon rind 1 cup chopped nuts Cook dates, sugar,...
AdminSep 14, 20121 minFriday Photo: Mocha ArtThere are artists everywhere, in every profession, who delight in sharing their gift. Kudos to the barista in a little cafe in...
AdminAug 28, 20123 minLet’s Talk StripsIn keeping with our August SeeHowWeSew theme of strips and stripes – let’s talk strips! I’m extremely fond of those wonderful pre-cut...
AdminJul 27, 20123 minWhat is “Why Quilts Matter”…and Why Should it Matter to You? Tell Us and Win!The series showcases dozens and dozens of quilts, both vintage and new. The WQM website provides an Image Resource Guide to identify...
AdminJun 19, 20121 minHot Off the Press – Quilters’ Travel Companion 12th Edition and a Giveaway!I don’t know what compels most quilters to seek out every fabric shop, but we do. I used to think it was just me – but now I know better....