Pati FriedMay 193 minPatchwork Denim and IndigoI 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...
juliamcleod7Apr 103 minQuilted 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 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...
laura3077Sep 8, 20213 minThe 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...
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...
juliamcleod7Jul 20, 20213 minThe Three ’S’s of Working with SilkWhat 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...
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...
Pati FriedJul 2, 20211 minMy 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 FriedJun 29, 20214 min10 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...
AdminMar 26, 20211 minBusy Hands, Happy QuilterI 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...
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...
AdminApr 18, 20163 minMy One Hour Challenge – Part 2 plus a GiveawayIt’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...
AdminDec 16, 20153 minOur Top 10 Tips for Quilt Designs with Solid Fabrics1. 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,...
AdminDec 11, 20152 minLet’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...
AdminOct 20, 20152 minTumbling Diamonds Block – Improvisational (Re)Design – Part 3Before getting started – can we just take a moment to appreciate Laura’s knowledge and instruction in her posts the past 2 weeks? I...
AdminOct 11, 20152 minTips for Constructing a Tumbling Diamonds Quilt Block – Part 2Here’s the block, now let’s get started. Tumbling Diamonds quilt block. If you missed my previous post and would like to follow...
AdminMay 29, 20153 minHappy Little Placemats – Easier Than They Look with a Video and Free Downloadable PatternEarlier this week, I wrote in my post, A Little Happiness with Cotton Couture Solids, about the latest project I have been playing...
AdminMar 27, 20152 minA Few Tips for Novice Garment SewingWow! 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...
AdminMar 10, 20152 minNew Wedge Project RevealedI just returned from a quick overnight getaway to one of my favorite places, The Monterey Bay Aquarium. My wonderful husband purchased...
AdminDec 30, 20141 minA See How We Sew Tradition: Our Top 10 Posts for 2014Hello dear readers! Hope the holiday season is treating you well. We’re enjoying the closing days of 2014, and looking forward to all...