Pati FriedApr 193 minArtist in Residence and a New Online Class!I spent the end of March as Artist in Residence for Empty Spools Seminars in at Asilomar. I was so honored and excited for this...
Pati FriedFeb 152 minInspired: A Quilt Exhibit by Liat RorerA 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 FriedDec 7, 20211 minQuick Gifts for the HolidaysIt'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 FriedOct 19, 20213 minFabric Collage for a Lesson in FunI 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...
juliamcleod7Sep 21, 20213 minPut 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...
khosemann8Sep 14, 20214 minPattern and Process in the PandemicMore than piecing, more than choosing fabric, definitely more than cutting, basting, and actually quilting, the part I enjoy most about...
Pati FriedAug 31, 20216 minQuilts for a CauseA 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...
laura3077Aug 10, 20213 minStripes: 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 FriedJul 27, 20211 minQuilt Travels to the NorthwestLast 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...
khosemann8Jul 13, 20215 minMy New Favorite Quilt Is the One I Just Finished: A Tale of Plaids, Stripes, and MinkyI'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...
laura3077Jul 6, 20211 minTransforming a UFO into an Unfinished OpportunityBelieve 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...
juliamcleod7Jun 22, 20213 minFrom Pinstripes to PatchworkHello! 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...
AdminSep 25, 20192 minFall 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...
AdminNov 30, 20172 minThe Power of 1212 women commit to creating 12 works of art in 12 months, each piece measuring 12“x12“. Multiply that by 3 different groups...
AdminNov 2, 20172 minEmbroidery Workshop with Debby SchnabelClose up of Debbie Schnabel’s freeform embroidery. The annual event, Quilting in the Garden, was held a few weeks back. Alden Lane...
AdminJun 26, 20171 minGetting Back on TrackI 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...
AdminMar 22, 20171 minUncommon Threads – Part IIAs 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...
AdminMar 20, 20172 minUncommon Threads – Finding Inspiration in a Recent Art Quilt ExhibitA few weeks ago, I met friends for lunch and had the opportunity to see their wonderful works on display at the Village Theater & Art...
AdminFeb 24, 20172 minDesigning with 20-Degree Fabric WedgesHi 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...
AdminFeb 10, 20174 minHitting the Reset Button at Craft NapaIt is a rainy, rainy week in Northern California. I see rainy days as a great time to hunker down, do some organizing, planning,...