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Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets, by Rae Cumbie and Carrie Emerson of Fit for Art Patterns, is currently the #1 best selling book in Sewing and in Quilting books on Amazon. Order your signed copy today and get sewing!
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Check out the latest blog posts for inspirational ideas, step-by-step directions, expert online support, and versatile designs to fit and flatter your figure and lifestyle.
Special Spring Sewing
In years past we have often written about updating one’s wardrobe with Special Spring Sewing around Easter, Passover or whatever holiday or occasion you might celebrate in 2025. It has been observed in this blog before that the world is getting more casual, and this year’s spring sewing for Rae… Read More
Inspiration and Materials for Kids Modern
Each month here at the Sew! Let’s get Dressed Blog we are bringing you some insider info about the projects in our book Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets. This post is about the inspiration and materials for what we nicknamed “Kids Modern”, the adorable kid size Wholecloth and Collage Opus Jacket,… Read More
Have Sewing Machine, Will Travel!
Carrie recently packed her sewing machine to travel to Florida on a visit with her mother and aunt, hence the title, Have Sewing Machine, will Travel. Earlier in the month they had each purchased a kit to make a quilted table runner and were eager create. Since Carrie was already… Read More
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Listen to the Threads Podcast
In the most recent episode of Sewing with Threads, Rae and Carrie chat with Threads editor Carol Fresia about their new book Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets. Listen in on the podcast as Rae and Carrie talk about their favorite fabrics and batting to use when making a quilted jacket, preferred piecing style, their favorite projects in the book, how to launder quilted jackets, their opinions on free-motion quilting, and much more.
Baltimore Heritage Quilt Guild Expo 2025
Join Fit for Art at the Baltimore Heritage Quilt Guild’s bi-annual Expo and celebration of quilting on April 26 and 27 at the fairgrounds in Timonium MD. We will have the our new book, Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets, for sale and quilted jackets to view in person. Plan to attend our demo on making a jacket from a quilt or quilt top at 3 p.m. on Saturday.
Road2VA
The legendary Road to California quilt show is launching a new Quilters’ Conference and Showcase this year in Richmond, Virginia June 26-28, 2025. Fit for Art will be there with a booth full of patterns, books, samples, and more. We will have the complete collection of quilted jackets from our new book Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets, on display. Register now for Rae's two classes.
UpCycle Your Quilt Into a Jacket with Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets
Watch the YouTube video from TomKat Stitchery about the 4 quilted jackets Whitney and Jenni made with the patterns and guidance in Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets. The 2 adult size Opus jacket were made from unfinished quilt tops found at a flea market and the 2 adorable kids jackets were made from one finished quilt gifted by a friend. Quilters and garment sewers both - you'll be inspired you to get stitching your own very personal quilted jacket!