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Category: Quilting

Posted on November 29, 2022November 28, 2022 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Fabric Collage a Lovely Jacket

This week fabric collage is at the forefront of my brain.  As we put the final touches on our Day of Creativity class Saturday with the Richmond/Charlottesville ASG, previous creative projects come to mind. Today we will look closely at the Our Lady of Guadalupe quilted Tabula Rasa Jacket (TRJ). … 

Categories: Fabric, Helpful Hints, Inspiration, Jackets, Quilting, Surface Design
Posted on July 19, 2022July 19, 2022 by Rae Cumbie — 1 Comment

Technique Magic – Sashing

In the search for creative inspiration, it occasionally happens that a technique or idea propels you in a variety of different productive directions.  Such is the case with the quilting technique sashing.  I came across it in a quilting book called Maverick Quilts by Alethea Ballard.  The subtitle is why… 

Categories: Design, Fabric, Helpful Hints, How to, Inspiration, Jackets, Knits, Quilting
Posted on May 31, 2022May 31, 2022 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

Pockets for the Gold Bee Quilted Jacket

Pockets seem to be required additions for many stitchers making DIY garments.  I love pockets myself, but I know how pockets can shift the shape and fit of a garment so I add them carefully.  Our Pocket Variations Pattern for the Tabula Rasa Jacket offers a number of interior and… 

Categories: Digital Patterns, Helpful Hints, How to, Jackets, Pockets, Quilting
Posted on February 22, 2022May 31, 2022 by Rae Cumbie — 4 Comments

Easy Quilted Jacket

In this year of fashionable quilted jackets, why not make one for yourself.  If you are feeling nervous about the prospect, join my free stage class on quilted jackets next Wednesday at the virtual Sewing and Stitchery Expo or the Layering Class at the in person OSQE in Atlanta. This… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, How to, Inspiration, Jackets, Quilting, Rain or Shine
Posted on October 5, 2021October 4, 2021 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

Whose Hands Made These Quilts?

Indulge me in some musings about the quilts I recently cut apart and stitched into a Tabula Rasa Jacket.  This was my second such project in the last 6 months, but these two quilts set my mind to wondering about the materials and the maker whose hands crafted these bed… 

Categories: Fabric, How to, Inspiration, Jackets, Outerwear, Quilting, Repurposed, Shirts
Posted on July 27, 2021July 27, 2021 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

Quilted Jacket Musings

How do you get started on a new sewing project like a quilted or layered jacket? If you have been sewing complex projects for years, this might be second nature, but for a rookie or returning sewist, a multi layered project can seem daunting.  I am already thinking about sewing… 

Categories: Design, Helpful Hints, How to, Inspiration, Jackets, Quilting, Rain or Shine, Shirts, Vests
Posted on June 1, 2021May 31, 2021 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Stitching Reflections of Life

Are you sewing or designing in any new ways?  The forced isolation of the last 14 months led me to take a virtual art quilt class.  It’s part of my ongoing effort to develop a more abstract eye in relation to sewing and wearable art.  My travel schedule has never… 

Categories: Design, Helpful Hints, How to, Inspiration, Online teaching, Quilting, Sewing Retreat
Posted on April 6, 2021April 5, 2021 by Rae Cumbie — 3 Comments

Coat Stitched from a Quilt

Sewing a coat from a quilt is quite on trend this spring.  Even the New York Times is talking about it.   Fit for Art did not want to fall behind, but we already have lots of fun quilted Tabula Rasa Jackets in our closets.  So when my friend Sally asked… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, How to, Inspiration, Jackets, Outerwear, Pattern work, Pockets, Quilting
Posted on March 9, 2021March 8, 2021 by Rae Cumbie — 8 Comments

Quilted Vest Ready for Spring

Sewing artfully is a Fit for Art tradition and this recently finished quilted Tabula Rasa Vest, made using the free downloadable vest directions, is a perfect example.  In December you read about the beginnings of my design process for this Asian inspired vest for Carrie. Now follow along as the… 

Categories: Helpful Hints, How to, Inspiration, Pockets, Quilting, Vests
Posted on December 8, 2020December 8, 2020 by Rae Cumbie — 6 Comments

Piecing a Quilted Vest

Design a cozy pieced and quilted vest as a snuggly layering piece for chilly winter days at home.  It is also a great way to use a favorite group of quilting cottons, either from your stash or new acquisitions. I am preparing to make a quilted vest using a seasoned… 

Categories: Fabric, Inspiration, Jackets, Quilting, Rain or Shine, Vests

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