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Category: Sewing Retreat

Posted on February 3, 2026February 2, 2026 by Carrie Emerson — 2 Comments

Coat of Many Colors

At the Fall Sew Successfully Retreat, Debbie accomplished a sewing project she had been dreaming about for several years. She created her Coat of Many Colors from beginning to end during the 3-day retreat with a little guidance and support from Fit for Art. Here, in her own words, is… 

Categories: Design, Inspiration, Jackets, Outerwear, Rain or Shine, Sewing Retreat
Posted on December 16, 2025December 16, 2025 by Carrie Emerson — 2 Comments

Holiday Gifting from Fit for Art

At this time each year, we like to present a round-up of holiday gift ideas from Fit for Art available on our website (and a few that are not). We hope you’ll find a few that fit your list from this rundown of possibilities including projects to make from your… 

Categories: Book Review, Events, Helpful Hints, Online teaching, Sewing Retreat
Posted on November 11, 2025November 10, 2025 by Carrie Emerson — 1 Comment

Enchanting France Testimonial

As we look forward to next year’s retreat in southern France, we are honored to share a testimonial from a guest who joined us (twice!) for a week of Enchanting France – Embellishing Fabric. Many thanks to Linda for sharing her story and photos of the work that has grown… 

Categories: Events, Sewing Retreat, Surface Design, Travel
Posted on August 5, 2025August 26, 2025 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

La Cascade is Ready

Our Enchanting France-Embellishing Fabric begins today and La Cascade is ready for the retreat participants to arrive. While it is a pleasure to prepare for our retreat there is a lot of details that need to be confirmed. Rae has been on the ground for the last 3 weeks and… 

Categories: Inspiration, Sewing Retreat, Travel
Posted on May 6, 2025May 6, 2025 by Rae Cumbie — 1 Comment

The Gift of Learning

This weekend in America we will celebrate Mother’s day, the day we honor those who have guided and sustained us through the years, perhaps decades.  Not only our mothers, but women who have supported us and who, if you are reading this blog, probably taught you how to sew.  Consider… 

Categories: Events, Inspiration, Online teaching, Resources, Sewing Retreat
Posted on February 25, 2025March 2, 2025 by Carrie Emerson — 2 Comments

Sew Successfully with Fit for Art

Rae and Carrie sure are looking forward to being with friends old and new to help you sew successfully this spring! There is still time to join us for three full days of one-on-one assistance at Fit for Art’s Sew Successfully Spring 2025 retreat, April 4-6 to accomplish your sewing… 

Category: Sewing Retreat
Posted on February 11, 2025February 17, 2025 by Rae Cumbie — 4 Comments

A French Testimonial

Every group that comes to La Cascade for a refreshing week in the French Countryside, have lots of good things to say. We were particularly grateful to our friend Barbie who wrote us this French Testimonial about her experience and agreed to let us print it to inspire you to… 

Categories: Sewing Retreat, Travel
Posted on July 23, 2024September 9, 2024 by Rae Cumbie — 3 Comments

In the La Cascade Studio

We are finishing up our week of Enchanting France – Embellishing Fabric at La Cascade studio retreat center, so it’s a busy time. Here are a few photos to inspire you to join us next year! Stay tuned for reports about our day of pastel dyeing and our visit to… 

Categories: Events, Inspiration, Sewing Retreat, Travel
Posted on January 30, 2024January 29, 2024 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

The Blue Skies of France are Calling

We hope you are considering joining us in France this year for one of our two retreat weeks in the countryside.  The cold and snowy weather in the  mid atlantic the last couple of weeks makes these excursions seem so very sweet.  Why don’t you plan to come along for… 

Categories: Events, Sewing Retreat
Posted on January 9, 2024January 8, 2024 by Carrie Emerson — 2 Comments

Advance your Sewing Skills in 2024

Sew Successfully Retreat

We are always looking for ways to bring our successful sewing strategies to your garment sewing practice.  Why not take advantage of them?  We have several learning opportunities coming soon that will interest you! Pam Damour’s 12th Annual Webathon We love participating in Pam’s annual webathon and this year will… 

Categories: Events, Online teaching, Sewing Retreat

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