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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
I am grateful that in the US we have a day every year when we are prompted to give thanks. Life is so busy I wonder if I would ever stop and count my blessings without the Thanksgiving prompt. I hope you feel the love from us as we name…
Putting the final finishes on the descriptions and registration process for our Enchanting France, Embellishing Fabric trip in 2020 allowed my mind to wander back to our 2019 adventure. I have been reflecting on the time spent in the studio last July, playing with a variety of fabric embellishments. One…
