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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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An Indie Modern Quilt Group Takes on a Color Challenge

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Jul 31, 20141 min read

An Indie Modern Quilt Group Takes on a Color Challenge

As promised in Tuesday’s post, here are the fruits of the recent creative labor of Indie Modern Quilters, Danville, CA. You’ll recall...

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Status Update: Indie Modern Quilters Stretch Their Wings—Maybe You’d Like to As Well?

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Jul 29, 20142 min read

Status Update: Indie Modern Quilters Stretch Their Wings—Maybe You’d Like to As Well?

Some months ago, blogging sis Pati sent out query to quilters in our geographic area to gauge interest in forming an Indie Modern...

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He’s Here, He’s Here (Again): It’s Christmas in July at SHWS!

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Jul 25, 20142 min read

He’s Here, He’s Here (Again): It’s Christmas in July at SHWS!

Yes! It’s time to get started. As I was super late delivering the Santa Smiles Tree Skirt pattern last year, I thought I’d throw this out...

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Wool Blossom Pillow – Taking a Side Trip with Wool Applique & an Accent Pillow

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Jul 11, 20143 min read

Wool Blossom Pillow – Taking a Side Trip with Wool Applique & an Accent Pillow

While working on the original design for our Quilt-Along, Blackbirds & Blossom, Oh-La-La! we got excited about all the possibilities for...

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Quilt-Along Panel 2 for Blackbirds & Blossoms Oh-La-La!

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Jul 8, 20141 min read

Quilt-Along Panel 2 for Blackbirds & Blossoms Oh-La-La!

We are halfway done with round 2 of our Quilt-Along, Blackbirds & Blossoms Oh-La-La! I hope you are having as much fun as we are with...

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Quilt-Along Mini Project: Tiny Wreath + Birds = A Quilted Picture!

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Jun 27, 20142 min read

Quilt-Along Mini Project: Tiny Wreath + Birds = A Quilted Picture!

There’s nothing like a deadline to stimulate my brain cells. Last week I had to devise a birthday gift for a dear friend and, lucky for...

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Time for Quilt-Along Panel 1- Blackbirds & Blossoms, Oh-La-La!

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Jun 11, 20141 min read

Time for Quilt-Along Panel 1- Blackbirds & Blossoms, Oh-La-La!

It’s time for the next step of our Blackbirds & Blossoms Oh-La-La Quilt-Along! I’m hoping you’ve had lots of fun working on the center...

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Start the Quilt-Along Today! Blackbirds & Blossoms Oh-La-La!

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May 27, 20142 min read

Start the Quilt-Along Today! Blackbirds & Blossoms Oh-La-La!

Welcome to the Blackbirds & Blossoms Oh-La-La Quilt-Along! I’ve got pleasure of delivering the first step: the center block decorated...

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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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May 9, 20142 min read

Another Wedding Update and a Giveaway too!

There is so much to share with you today, but I promised myself I would limit it to just two items. I’m sure I’ll have many more updates...

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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 2: Other Stitchy Projects

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Apr 25, 20142 min read

Kim Andersson – Part 2: Other Stitchy Projects

In the last post I spoke about my journey to quilt making. Today, I’d like to share a bit more about some of my other projects. I sew...

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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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Feb 25, 20142 min read

A Pear-fect Pronto Pillow Project

Okay, speed your way through that tongue twister a few times! As it turned out, my sister hijacked the pear pillow because it suited her...

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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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Feb 7, 20141 min read

A See How We Sew Quilt-Along!

As you may have read in my last post, all of us here at SHWS have been working hard to design a new quilt to share with you. We’re...

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Feb 4, 20142 min read

Quilt Retreat Update and Iron Caddy Giveaway

Hope your year has gotten off to a great start. Just can believe it’s February already. So much has happened this past month! It began...

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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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