Patchwork Denim and Indigo
I finished a project this week that had been sitting around in the mending pile for quite some time. I thought it would be fun to share...
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Four Quilt-Makers Sharing Ideas, Inspiration and Information
Four Quilt-Makers Sharing Ideas, Inspiration and Information
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juliamcleod7
- Apr 10
- 3 min
Quilted and Bound - and Labeled?
As quilt-makers we very often think of a project as ‘done’ when the piecing is complete. The color and design choices have been made,...
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...
laura3077
- Sep 8, 2021
- 3 min
The Pattern and the Process
Do you enjoy following patterns or prefer creating your own designs? Having taught thousands of students over my 30-plus years of...
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...
juliamcleod7
- Jul 20, 2021
- 3 min
The Three ’S’s of Working with Silk
What a thrill it was to feature on The Quilt Show this week! You can find my show - episode #2902 on TheQuiltShow.com. A free week’s...
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...
Pati Fried
- Jul 2, 2021
- 1 min
My Favorite Needle Threader and 3 Giveaways!
As a celebration of our new SHWS website, we are sharing one of my all time favorite travel tools, along with a sweet travel notebook to...
Pati Fried
- Jun 29, 2021
- 4 min
10 Helpful Tips and Ideas on Travel-Friendly Summer Projects for Quilters - and a Giveaway!
Summer is here! Most of us are finally able to venture out into the world again, following a very crazy year. As we all begin to make...
Admin
- Mar 26, 2021
- 1 min
Busy Hands, Happy Quilter
I have had a quilt exhibit on display at Bay Quilts during the month of March. It was so nice to have a bit of normalcy in my life and...
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
- Apr 17, 2016
- 3 min
My One Hour Challenge – Part 2 plus a Giveaway
It’s curious to me that sometimes I have to schedule a play date in my sewing room in order for things to get done. I guess this is just...
Admin
- Dec 16, 2015
- 3 min
Our Top 10 Tips for Quilt Designs with Solid Fabrics
1. Laura’s Jigsaw Landscape released on 11/9/15 2. Laura’s Squared Block to be released on 12/16/15 3. Pati’s Two Blocks from One,...
Admin
- Dec 11, 2015
- 2 min
Let’s Go To The Hop! And Two Giveaways.
Greetings to all our regular readers and welcome to those of you new to our blog. Today I am excited to be participating in a Craftsy...
Admin
- Oct 20, 2015
- 2 min
Tumbling Diamonds Block – Improvisational (Re)Design – Part 3
Before getting started – can we just take a moment to appreciate Laura’s knowledge and instruction in her posts the past 2 weeks? I...
Admin
- Oct 10, 2015
- 2 min
Tips for Constructing a Tumbling Diamonds Quilt Block – Part 2
Here’s the block, now let’s get started. Tumbling Diamonds quilt block. If you missed my previous post and would like to follow...
Admin
- May 29, 2015
- 3 min
Happy Little Placemats – Easier Than They Look with a Video and Free Downloadable Pattern
Earlier this week, I wrote in my post, A Little Happiness with Cotton Couture Solids, about the latest project I have been playing...
Admin
- Mar 27, 2015
- 2 min
A Few Tips for Novice Garment Sewing
Wow! I have lots to share with you today! It was so fun reading all the wonderful reader’s comments left on last Tuesday’s post, My Urban...
Admin
- Mar 10, 2015
- 2 min
New Wedge Project Revealed
I just returned from a quick overnight getaway to one of my favorite places, The Monterey Bay Aquarium. My wonderful husband purchased...
Admin
- Dec 30, 2014
- 1 min
A See How We Sew Tradition: Our Top 10 Posts for 2014
Hello dear readers! Hope the holiday season is treating you well. We’re enjoying the closing days of 2014, and looking forward to all...