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...

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...

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...

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...

In the quilting world, when you hear the word ‘Improv’ used, you might picture some kind of modern, off beat composition with wonky seams...

More than piecing, more than choosing fabric, definitely more than cutting, basting, and actually quilting, the part I enjoy most about...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

“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...

12 women commit to creating 12 works of art in 12 months, each piece measuring 12“x12“. Multiply that by 3 different groups...

Close up of Debbie Schnabel’s freeform embroidery. The annual event, Quilting in the Garden, was held a few weeks back. Alden Lane...

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...

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...

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...

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...

It is a rainy, rainy week in Northern California. I see rainy days as a great time to hunker down, do some organizing, planning,...