It was fun to take a deep breath of frosty morning air last week and give thanks for a fabulous Fit for Art year. Though 2022 is not yet complete, here in the USA we take stock of our many blessings this week as we gather and feast on Thanksgiving…
Fall is upon us so it’s time to take pants inventory and get going on the pants needed to get you through the year. We are delighted to be returning to the Fredericksburg Original Sewing and Quilt Expo (OSQE) to teach our two day Eureka! Pants fitting workshop during “More…
We are ready for the La Cascade retreat to begin, and in fact by the time you read this, our 7 visitors will have arrived, enjoyed their first dinner and snuggled into bed. What awaits them? Here is a little look at some of the materials we have gathered for…
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…
Knit tops and pants have been winners in the pandemic wardrobe. Making DIY knit clothes is not hard with a set of basic patterns and some fun fabrics. When visiting online fabric retailers these days, I often head to the French Terry and Sweatshirt fabric tab for options to update my everyday…
Plan to join us for one or more of our 2022 Sewing Adventures. We are cautiously optimistic that travel will continue to open up so we are offering you some Virtual and In Person sewing events for the new year. There is one remaining OSQE virtual class scheduled that…
Embellishing fabric for a unique garment is one of my passions. It is also the organizing principal behind our French Retreat which we hope to host again in August of 2022. It was there that I first envisioned a summer weight embellished garment combining my interest in collage and stencil…
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…
Knit tops are essential in our casual wardrobe, but why not add a knit top to your dressier wardrobe? Several years ago, in France, I found this beautiful rayon jersey printed in panels. It has all of Carrie’s favorite colors, so a piece dropped into my suitcase as a gift for…
Carpe Diem Dress & Tunic
Price range: $20.00 through $30.00
Sewing Quilted Patchwork Jackets
$22.99
Tabby Jacket
Price range: $15.00 through $20.00
