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Four Quilt-Makers Sharing Ideas, Inspiration and Information
Four Quilt-Makers Sharing Ideas, Inspiration and Information
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Pati Fried
- Feb 15
- 2 min
Inspired: A Quilt Exhibit by Liat Rorer
A few years back, I met Liat Rorer at Hello Stitch Studio in Berkeley. She was newly retired, and had joined as a new member. It was...
Pati Fried
- Dec 7, 2021
- 1 min
Quick Gifts for the Holidays
It's the season of giving, and all good quilters are busy racking their brains to come up with their signature hand made gifts to make...
Pati Fried
- Oct 19, 2021
- 3 min
Fabric Collage for a Lesson in Fun
I have not felt like sewing on my machine lately. Sometimes it is helpful to take a break from one's regular routine, change things up a...
juliamcleod7
- Sep 21, 2021
- 3 min
Put Aside the Patterns! Let's Improvise!
In the quilting world, when you hear the word ‘Improv’ used, you might picture some kind of modern, off beat composition with wonky seams...
khosemann8
- Sep 14, 2021
- 4 min
Pattern and Process in the Pandemic
More than piecing, more than choosing fabric, definitely more than cutting, basting, and actually quilting, the part I enjoy most about...
Pati Fried
- Aug 31, 2021
- 6 min
Quilts for a Cause
A few years ago, I came to the conclusion that I have enough quilts. Many of my friends make quilts as gifts for others. Their generous...
laura3077
- Aug 10, 2021
- 3 min
Stripes: A Case of Serendipity or Common Threads (plus a Giveaway!)
If I didn’t tell you otherwise, you might think that we at SHWS coordinate our posts so that there is a theme running from one week to...
Pati Fried
- Jul 26, 2021
- 1 min
Quilt Travels to the Northwest
Last week, I spent time with my family on the Oregon Coast. We took the dogs, rented a house at Rockaway Beach, and had time to relax and...
khosemann8
- Jul 13, 2021
- 5 min
My New Favorite Quilt Is the One I Just Finished: A Tale of Plaids, Stripes, and Minky
I'm feeling particularly happy this week because I have an actual finished quilt to share! From first cut of fabric to last stitch on the...
laura3077
- Jul 6, 2021
- 1 min
Transforming a UFO into an Unfinished Opportunity
Believe it or not, I am not one to have a lot of unfinished projects. Perhaps it's because I always had a strict time schedule for...
juliamcleod7
- Jun 22, 2021
- 3 min
From Pinstripes to Patchwork
Hello! My name is Julia McLeod and I’m thrilled to join Laura, Pati and Kirsten in ‘See How We Sew’. As a resource for quilters, sewists...
Admin
- Sep 25, 2019
- 2 min
Fall is here and so are we!
“Time flies when you’re multitasking.” ― Bert McCoy It has been a long time since we have posted on See How We Sew. Laura and I have...
Admin
- Nov 30, 2017
- 2 min
The Power of 12
12 women commit to creating 12 works of art in 12 months, each piece measuring 12“x12“. Multiply that by 3 different groups...
Admin
- Nov 2, 2017
- 2 min
Embroidery Workshop with Debby Schnabel
Close up of Debbie Schnabel’s freeform embroidery. The annual event, Quilting in the Garden, was held a few weeks back. Alden Lane...
Admin
- Jun 26, 2017
- 1 min
Getting Back on Track
I am sure you have noticed that we have not been posting on a regular basis for quite some time here at See How We Sew. Sometimes, life...
Admin
- Mar 22, 2017
- 1 min
Uncommon Threads – Part II
As promised in my last post, Uncommon Threads – Part I Here is part II of the art quilt exhibit, Uncommon Threads. Grab your cup of tea...
Admin
- Mar 20, 2017
- 2 min
Uncommon Threads – Finding Inspiration in a Recent Art Quilt Exhibit
A few weeks ago, I met friends for lunch and had the opportunity to see their wonderful works on display at the Village Theater & Art...
Admin
- Feb 24, 2017
- 2 min
Designing with 20-Degree Fabric Wedges
Hi everyone! I just re-read Pati’s previous post (BTW don’t you just love her new work?!) and noticed in her last sentence that she is...
Admin
- Feb 10, 2017
- 4 min
Hitting the Reset Button at Craft Napa
It is a rainy, rainy week in Northern California. I see rainy days as a great time to hunker down, do some organizing, planning,...