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A See How We Sew Tradition: Our Annual Photo Album of Quilting Inspiration

It’s become a tradition here at See How We Sew to welcome the new year with a photo album of images that inspire us on our quilting journeys. Over the years, thanks to you, our wonderful readers, this has become a popular, much-anticipated post. So here, beginning with Pati, our newest “blogging sister,” are our selections for 2014.

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There are certain obsessions I have that tend to fuel my inspiration.  If it makes my heart skip a beat, I know it is inspiring. I am forever collecting visuals to draw from when I need to, so I am excited to share a few with you!  As Julie Andrews would say, “Here are a few of my favorite things.”

The incredible textile designs created by Scandinavian architect, Josef Frank.


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Joseph Frank Textile Nippon
Joseph Frank Textile La Plata

Joseph Frank Textile Aralia

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The bold colors and patterns of hand-painted pottery and tiles.


Meditteranean hand painted tiles -Tunisia
Talavera tiles

Anything from Liberty of London fabric.


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Creative handwork and embroidery, especially of an ethnic influence.


Suzani Embroidery WallHanging

Vintage Ikat Ethnic Folk Print

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I am always on the lookout for designs that might translate into interesting quilting patterns. I took the following photos while visiting some of my favorite museums and gardens.


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