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Posted on August 1, 2023September 13, 2023 by Rae Cumbie — Leave a comment

Join Us for a 2023 Fall Sewing Event

As  Carrie and I head into our week at La Cascade, we thought we would take the opportunity to apprise you of our fall sewing event schedule.  We work hard to craft a variety of classes each season to give all our friends an opportunity to learn with us at… 

Categories: Events, Helpful Hints, Online teaching, Sewing Retreat
Posted on May 9, 2023September 13, 2023 by Carrie Emerson — Leave a comment

Pastel-dyed Carpe Diem Blouse

Modeling pastel dyed carpe diem blouse

A few weeks ago I was looking for a sewing project for my mom and remembered the fabric she had dyed last year on our annual France Retreat.  It was time to make it into a pastel-dyed Carpe Diem blouse!  Regular readers may recall the pastel dyeing day, reported in… 

Categories: Carpe Diem, Fabric, Inspiration, Sewing Retreat
Posted on August 9, 2022August 9, 2022 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Inside the La Cascade Studio

Our week at La Cascade came to an end this morning when we brought our 7 participants back to the airport to return to the states, or continue their travels. This afternoon when I went to pick up the last of the materials, the studio looked as forlorn as it… 

Categories: Events, Helpful Hints, Inspiration, Sewing Retreat
Posted on March 1, 2022February 28, 2022 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Tabula Rasa Connects with Classic Sewing, and a whole lot more…

The sewing world is inhabited by a friendly crowd with very diverse interests, but it seems we are always crossing paths in enlightening ways.  The past month was so full of fun connections we just had to share. A wonderful new friendship has been formed with Classic Sewing Magazine.  We… 

Categories: Events, Online teaching, Sewing Retreat
Posted on February 8, 2022February 8, 2022 by Rae Cumbie — 3 Comments

Let’s Get Together

We have some fun class experiences ready for you this winter into spring.  Some are virtual and some are in person and we trust you will plug in as you are able to keep your sewing lively and challenging. OSQE Atlanta – Live Booth, Fashion Show, Classes, Sewing Fun Join… 

Categories: Events, Online teaching, Sewing Retreat, Travel
Posted on June 8, 2021June 7, 2021 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Knit Sewing Adventures

While preparing to teach the Knit Fit Nuances class online June 17 and the Knits that Are Sew Fabulous class at the Cleveland/Akron OSQE, I have been reflecting on my knit sewing journey. Sewing with knits was a new concept when I was in high school. My family had recently… 

Categories: How to, Inspiration, Knits, Online teaching, Sewing Retreat
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 January 12, 2021January 11, 2021 by Rae Cumbie — 2 Comments

Let’s Get Together Online

We have some fun class experiences ready for you this winter into spring.  They are all virtual as we continue to shelter in place in compliance with safety protocols.  We hope you will join us to sharpen your skills and increase your creativity. OSQE Classes With our partners at the… 

Categories: Events, Helpful Hints, How to, Inspiration, Online teaching, Sewing Retreat, Travel
Posted on July 14, 2020July 14, 2020 by Rae Cumbie — 3 Comments

Zooming and Sewing

It’s time for an I-sew-lation check in to see how you are filling your sewing hours in this unusual time.  We hope you have found some fun sewing projects in addition to mask making to keep your machine humming and your creativity blossoming.   If you need some ideas, check out… 

Categories: Events, Inspiration, Online teaching, Resources, Sewing Retreat
Posted on January 7, 2020January 5, 2020 by Carrie Emerson — Leave a comment

Make Sewing Plans for 2020

The beginning of a new year is always a good time for making resolutions and plans.  Rae and I have been setting our business goals for 2020 – new events, new patterns, a foray into downloadable products, expanding our wholesale business – and monthly plans.  We are probably overly optimistic… 

Categories: Events, Sewing Retreat

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