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Improv Piecing with Jess

The class I was most excited about taking at the Sewing Summit was Improv Piecing with Jessica Berrett of Urban Patchwork.  Feeling ready to break out of the box and embrace a more unstructured approach towards piecing, I grabbed my … Continue reading

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Top 10 Strategies for Finding Time to Sew

Do you ever find yourself asking, “How can I find time to sew?”  Well you are not alone. We live in a world that seems to be on a treadmill with the mantra of “busy.”  Trust me, I get it. … Continue reading

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Buying a Sewing Machine Part 1: 10 Questions to Ask Yourself

My friend Karin recently e-mailed me because she is in the market for a new sewing machine.   She has an old machine, and is looking for an upgrade as well as some lessons because she is self taught and would … Continue reading

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Friends with Benefits: Why Museum Membership Matters

International Quilt Study Center and Museum University of Nebraska – Lincoln Housed in a stunning award winning LEED certified facility, The International Quilt Study Center and Museum at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln contains textile treasures on par with … Continue reading

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A Hot Date!

  I am am avid reader of Julia Cameron’s book “The Artist’s Way”.   I was first introduced to the course in 2001 through an class instructor at a wonderful little textile and yarn store called Wild Fiber in Santa Monica, … Continue reading

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My Top 10 List to Make Sewing a Delight

Good Scissors Rotary Cutter Acrylic Ruler Cutting Mat Pins and Needles Seam Ripper Sewing Machine Instructional Manual for Sewing Machine Iron and Ironing Board Positive Attitude There are gadgets galore for sewing and quilting, but in order to get started … Continue reading

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