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Aug 26, 20141 min read

Under Wraps: A Peek at a Summertime Fabric Fling

A lovely pink ombre from the Gelato series offered by E.E. Schenck. Like last week’s guest blogger Christine Barnes, I too have a strong...

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Aug 15, 20143 min read

Quilts by Okan Arts

Patricia Belyea, a self proclaimed Japanophile, imports vintage yukata cottons. Patricia is the owner of Okan Arts, a design studio and...

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Aug 12, 20142 min read

Yukata – The Summer Kimono of Japan

Yukata are informal, festive clothing that are worn to outdoor summer events. As with kimono, the general rule is that younger people...

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Blackbirds & Blossoms – – Oh-La-La! Fabric Requirements for Our Quilt-Along.

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May 16, 20142 min read

Blackbirds & Blossoms – – Oh-La-La! Fabric Requirements for Our Quilt-Along.

A special thank you to Darra, who spent many hours working out the fabric requirements for this project. Come back and visit us soon,...

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Big Announcement! Join us for a Quilt-Along!

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May 13, 20142 min read

Big Announcement! Join us for a Quilt-Along!

Right after I came on board See How We Sew last summer, conversations began to stir about designing a blog Quilt-Along. Darra, Laura,...

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A Heartfelt Gift for a Special Friend, Diana McClun

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May 6, 20142 min read

A Heartfelt Gift for a Special Friend, Diana McClun

I’ve know for several months (or should I say years?) that this past month would mark a landmark birthday for my dear friend, Diana...

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Kim Andersson – Part 1: A Journey to Quilts

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Apr 22, 20143 min read

Kim Andersson – Part 1: A Journey to Quilts

I would like to introduce you to Kim Andersson of I. ADORE. PATTERN! Kim and I belong to the East Bay Modern Quilt Guild. She is...

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Apr 16, 20142 min read

Jennifer Sampou Debuts “Shimmer” Fabric Today at SHWS—Fabric Giveaway Too!

Handsome Freddy (last name Reddy, yes, Reddy!) guards our secret project. Hello readers! Today’s a shimmery day because we’ve got a peek...

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Sandy Klop of “American Jane”–A Signature Look

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Apr 8, 20142 min read

Sandy Klop of “American Jane”–A Signature Look

A few weeks ago, I visited the home of Sandy Klop, owner of American Jane Patterns and Fabric. Sandy was hosting an Open House in her...

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Mar 28, 20141 min read

Purple Haze: Ticking Off Quilt Projects

Hello See How We Sew Readers! We’ve been running hither and thither at the blog lately in our efforts to finish up blog projects as well...

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Sneak Peek on Our Shimmer Blog Hop Project

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Mar 11, 20141 min read

Sneak Peek on Our Shimmer Blog Hop Project

Collaboration is always fun – especially at See How We Sew. We are having a creative surge, working on our upcoming project that will be...

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Mar 7, 20143 min read

Pop Rox, Carol van Zandt’s New Fabric Line, Part Two + Giveaway

Welcome back to Part Two of my interview with fabric designer, Carol van Zandt. While doing a bit of homework on Carol, I learned that...

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“Go for It!” Says Fabric Designer Carol van Zandt — Part One

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Mar 4, 20145 min read

“Go for It!” Says Fabric Designer Carol van Zandt — Part One

Since Carol was kind enough to provide me with a wealth of information about her background and design experience, and many photos of...

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Improvisational Scrap Busting – French Style

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Feb 14, 20142 min read

Improvisational Scrap Busting – French Style

I have spent the past two months finishing all the forgotten quilt projects I can possibly manage. This has been great for clearing my...

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Jan 28, 20144 min read

Quilter & Designer Carolyn Friedlander Stops By . . . Giveaway Today!

Projects made with the Botanics line of fabric. Lately, I’ve been mesmerized by fabrics with very simple pattern designs that are almost...

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Jan 7, 20142 min read

Hints for Making Silk Quilts

One of my favorite Christmas gifts . . . a glass writing pen. Happy New Year! It’s been a busy, exciting and exhausting season of family,...

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Bookin’ It: Another Last-Minute Gift Idea for Fabric Lovers

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Dec 20, 20133 min read

Bookin’ It: Another Last-Minute Gift Idea for Fabric Lovers

Remember this package from my Tuesday post? Well, if you recall, I promised to reveal the contents in today’s posting. But first a little...

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Oct 8, 20132 min read

Meet Fabric Designer Jennifer Sampou . . . and a Giveaway!

Since the debut of her initial fabric line, Jennifer has designed over 3000 prints and sold millions of yards of fabric. Jennifer has a...

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Oct 4, 20131 min read

My Purple Passion with An Orange Twist

Thought I’d throw a purple photo essay your way today, especially after my lengthy treatise about pattern writing this past Tuesday. I’m...

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Aug 30, 20132 min read

This Just In: Baby Born, Quilt Finished, Mystery Solved! (+ a Giveaway)

Earlier this summer, I shared photos of a quilt top I had made during my annual quilting getaway with buddies Joen Wolfrom and Alex...

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