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Jan 235 min read
January Part 2 - A Cure to the Creative Slump
I have a few classes coming up in the very near future. I am pretty proud of them. After spending years trying to figure out what I loved...
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Pati Fried
Jan 205 min read
January - Easing into the New Year with Ideas, Aspirations and Commitments
January is one of my favorite months. It is always my month to wind down from the December crazy and take a moment to relax and fully...
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Pati Fried
Oct 14, 20221 min read
It's Time for a Creativity Boost! 2 New Classes to Choose from.
Creativity is such an important part of who we are and what we do. Once in a while, we all need a creative boost to jumpstart new ideas...
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Pati Fried
Sep 27, 20225 min read
Ann Mayse - An Art Quilters Journey
I could stare at this quilt all day. Isn't it lovely? A few years back, I met the artist, Ann Mayse through a six month course I was...
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Pati Fried
Apr 19, 20223 min read
Artist 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...
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Pati Fried
Mar 14, 20224 min read
Claiming a Creative Space
I moved out of my home at the first of the year for a renovation. Aside from the craziness from moving, finding a contractor, dealing...
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Pati Fried
Feb 15, 20222 min read
Inspired: A Quilt Exhibit by Liat Rorer
A 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...
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Pati Fried
Dec 7, 20211 min read
Quick Gifts for the Holidays
It'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...
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Pati Fried
Nov 10, 20213 min read
Treasured Textile Books on My Shelf
I 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...
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khosemann8
Oct 26, 20214 min read
Think Before You Start; Plan Before You Play
In my professional life, I teach Business Writing workshops. We start with a planning process, then talk about clear, concise, active...
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khosemann8
Sep 13, 20214 min read
Pattern and Process in the Pandemic
More than piecing, more than choosing fabric, definitely more than cutting, basting, and actually quilting, the part I enjoy most about...
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laura3077
Sep 8, 20213 min read
The 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...
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Pati Fried
Aug 30, 20216 min read
Quilts for a Cause
A 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...
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laura3077
Jul 5, 20211 min read
Transforming a UFO into an Unfinished Opportunity
Believe 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...
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Pati Fried
Jun 28, 20214 min read
10 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...
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juliamcleod7
Jun 21, 20213 min read
From Pinstripes to Patchwork
Hello! 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...
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khosemann8
Jun 14, 20213 min read
Hi! I'm Kirsten
I'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...
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Admin
Sep 24, 20192 min read
Fall 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...
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Admin
Nov 30, 20172 min read
The Power of 12
12 women commit to creating 12 works of art in 12 months, each piece measuring 12“x12“. Multiply that by 3 different groups...
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Admin
Nov 2, 20172 min read
Embroidery Workshop with Debby Schnabel
Close up of Debbie Schnabel’s freeform embroidery. The annual event, Quilting in the Garden, was held a few weeks back. Alden Lane...
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Kirsten Hosemann
Julia McLeod
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