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Four Quilt-Makers Sharing Ideas, Inspiration and Information
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Kim Andersson – Part 2: Other Stitchy Projects
In the last post I spoke about my journey to quilt making. Today, I’d like to share a bit more about some of my other projects. I sew...
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Apr 25, 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


An interview with Sandy Klop: The American Jane Story
Grab a cup of coffee, find a comfy spot and enjoy a visit with the ever-talented Sandy Klop of American Jane Patterns and fabric. Sandy...
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Apr 11, 20143 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


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


Three Great Books for Avid Quilters & Sewists–Our Readers Weigh In
You might remember we sent out an invitation to our SHWS readers for volunteer book reviewers. Well, the results are in and their reviews...
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Feb 28, 20144 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


More Quilting Inspiration from Sue Rasmussen
Our guest poster, Sue Rasmussen Last spring, we invited talented quilt artist, teacher, and author Sue Rasmussen to write a guest post...
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Jan 10, 20143 min read


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 29, 20134 min read


A Quilter’s South of the Border Travelogue: Cyndy Rymer Shares Her Inspirations
I rarely turn down offers to travel, so when my sister called and asked me to join her on a tour to Oaxaca, Mexico during the region’s...
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Sep 6, 20132 min read


Valerie Yeaton Shares Advice for Wannabe Quilting Teachers
Occasionally, I am asked for advice on becoming a quilting teacher. Teaching can be such a rewarding means of sharing your passion with...
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Aug 13, 20134 min read


Anita Grossman Solomon: First Quilt/Latest Quilt
Like many of us, Anita Grossman Solomon’s first quilt was a destination quilt: a little quilt for her sister’s baby boy. Now, years...
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Aug 9, 20131 min read


Guest Post: Glorious Quilts from “Down Under” with Chris Porter
My friend, Chris Porter, in Crete, on holiday this time! If you’ve been following us here at See How You Sew, you know that I’ve spoken...
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Jul 30, 20132 min read


Watercolorist Peg Conley Debuts Her First Clothworks Fabric Collection “Nature’s Glory”&
Here’s one of Peg Conley’s watercolor inspirations for her Clothworks fabric line. Remember our See How We Sew exhibit at Quilting in the...
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Jul 9, 20133 min read


Guest Post: “(Aspiring) To Be a Modern Quilter” by Pati Fried
From Laura: Our special guest contributor today is Pati Fried. Pati and I belong to the same mini quilting group, and I have enjoyed...
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Apr 30, 20133 min read


Guest Post, Part 2: Sue Rasmussen’s Show & Tell
Today we welcome back quilt artist, author, and teacher Sue Rasmussen for the second part of her guest post. On Tuesday, Sue presented a...
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Mar 8, 20134 min read


Guest Post: Creating Curved Pieced Blocks and Landscape Quilts with Sue Rasmussen (+ a Special Offer
Many of you commented so favorably on Laura’s interview with the talented Sue Rasmussen last summer that we’ve decided to invite Sue back...
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Mar 5, 20135 min read


Memorable Quilt Collections and Connections – Giveaway Today!
Starburst (variant) Made by Amanda Dubois (for Andrew Dubois) 1878. Asheville, NC. Wools. As a newbie quilter in the early 80s, I clearly...
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Jan 29, 20133 min read
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