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 FriedMar 154 minClaiming a Creative SpaceI moved out of my home at the first of the year for a renovation. Aside from the craziness from moving, finding a contractor, dealing...
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 FriedNov 10, 20213 minTreasured Textile Books on My ShelfI loved reading Julia’s post last week, Exploring Ikat Textiles. It reminded me of some of the books that I have on textiles. Along with...
khosemann8Oct 27, 20214 minThink Before You Start; Plan Before You PlayIn my professional life, I teach Business Writing workshops. We start with a planning process, then talk about clear, concise, active...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
khosemann8Jun 15, 20213 minHi! I'm KirstenI'm thrilled to be joining the talented See How We Sew team. For me, quilting is both an individual and a social activity – I enjoy...
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...