One Stitch. One Seam. One Quilt.
Photo taken in my daughter's apartment using her fabulous chair which she redid herself.
After WAY too long – the Molehills Quilt pattern is now available to purchase for download and will soon be available in print. I had a wonderful time teaching this pattern. First at Sewtopia in…
After WAY too long – the Molehills Quilt pattern is now available to purchase for download and will soon be available in print. I had a wonderful time teaching this pattern. First at Sewtopia in…
Luke Haynes shares his "why" with Kim Soper as part of this week's installment of The Creativity Project. 52 interviews, 52 weeks. Don't miss it!
In chatting with my students in preparation for my Glam Clam Quilt class that I’ll teach in a few weeks for the first time at Sew Modern in Los Angeles, I’ve come across a couple…
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This is a question that a lot of quilters have, and one that I couldn’t easily answer! So I went on a hunt for all the information about what differentiates good quality fabric from not-so-good quality fabric. Disclaimer About Fabric Quality: It’s right about now that I should put in a disclaimer that I have no problem
Why I joined Interwoven by Quiltd Studios. Interwoven is an online sewing and quilting community from Quiltd Studios.
An update on the status of the In Our Own Words Quilt. Please send your 3.5" x 6.5" blocks with an empowering word that describes you stitched in black thread on a white background to Kim Soper, PO Box 214, Centerport, NY 11721. Thank you!
Mel Beach shares her "why" with Kim Soper as part of this week's installment of The Creativity Project. 52 interviews, 52 weeks. Don't miss it!
Victoria Gertenbach is a textile artist living in, working in, and drawing inspiration from her rural surroundings in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Victoria is continuously inspired by the old, weathered barns that she lovingly photographs for posterity and shares on her instagram feed. The colors and textures of the farmland itself also serve as a source of inspiration for her work. In addition, Victoria draws inspiration from old Amish quilts, Japanese boro, Indian kantha stitch work, Korean pojagi, American folk art and outsider art, abstract art, and mid-century modern design. Victoria creates quilts and intricate textile objects that inspire in their beauty and seeming simplicity. She sells her needle punch brooches and small quilts in her Etsy shop. Her “objects of comfort” have been featured on the cover of Quilting Arts Magazine and she has appeared on Quilting Arts TV. Her blog, The Silly Boo Dilly, continues to serve as a source of inspiration for the quilting community by sharing her well-written tutorials and encouraging others to live a thoughtful, creative life. Welcome, Victoria! How would you describe your quilting style/aesthetic? Victoria: Eclectic in the sense that I am attracted to so many styles and different aesthetics that seem to be […]
Our latest Slow Roads design. Inspired by Americana quilts from the early 1900s, we worked with expert crafts people in Jaipur, India to produce our exclusive monochromatic pull tie quilts. Each Sunday Quilt is handmade from vintage sari fabrics. The vintage fabrics range in technique, from ikat, block print to appliqué. Some squares on the quilt may be embellished with beads and/or mirrors. The workshop specializes in high quality textile handiwork and is co-women owned and operated. The workshop supports women artisans and handicraft traditions throughout Rajasthan. They pay their female works fair wages, and directly, allowing them to manage household expenses. One of a kind. Origin: Jaipur, India Manufacturing: Machine sewn, hand quilted Material: Cotton, Silk Condition: Excellent. Due to the nature of the vintage fabric areas may show signs of use. Wear and inconsistencies are unique to the original item. Dimensions: Quilts are handmade by artisans, sizes may fluctuate a few inches. Throw - 72.50" L x 54.50" W King - 108.50" L x 90.50" Notes: Limited quantities in-stock. In the event we are sold out, reorders will arrive in 4-6 weeks. Place your order now to reserve yours. Made to order. Dry clean only
Tara Faughnan shares her "why" with Kim Soper as part of this week's installment of The Creativity Project. 52 interviews, 52 weeks. Don't miss it!
One Stitch. One Seam. One Quilt.
Finally, a quilt you can wear out of the house. It took years of designing and developing the right style and fit for a quilt coat that feels cozy enough to lounge on the couch in, but looks chic enough to leave the house in. Made of pieced and quilted linen cotton and linen rayon with a lightweigh
Our fabric choices impact the world, but if we work together we can make a difference! 7 ways to incorporate eco-friendly habits into our quilting practice!
Timna Tarr comes from a long line of quilters but did not begin quilting until after studying art history in college. She bought her first longarm in 2001 and began quilting clients’ quilts shortly thereafter. Since then she has custom designed and quilted thousands of quilts. Timna’s own nationally award-winning quilts are in private and corporate collections and have been seen in numerous exhibits, quilting magazines, and books. Her work uses color and composition in a unique and playful way. Each block in a quilt is made as its own element, independent of the other blocks. After all of the blocks are constructed, she arranges the small compositions to play off each other and to work together to create a larger whole. The resulting quilts are contemporary works, set in this time and place, which reference the rich tradition of quilt making. Timna is an in-demand speaker and teacher throughout the northeastern United States. She is a member of her local guilds in Massachusetts, Hands Across the Valley Quilters Guild and the Northampton Modern Quilt Guild. Welcome, Timna! How would you describe your quilting style/aesthetic? Timna: I consider myself a traditional quilter with modern tendencies. How would you describe the creative environment […]
Timna Tarr comes from a long line of quilters but did not begin quilting until after studying art history in college. She bought her first longarm in 2001 and began quilting clients’ quilts shortly thereafter. Since then she has custom designed and quilted thousands of quilts. Timna’s own nationally award-winning quilts are in private and corporate collections and have been seen in numerous exhibits, quilting magazines, and books. Her work uses color and composition in a unique and playful way. Each block in a quilt is made as its own element, independent of the other blocks. After all of the blocks are constructed, she arranges the small compositions to play off each other and to work together to create a larger whole. The resulting quilts are contemporary works, set in this time and place, which reference the rich tradition of quilt making. Timna is an in-demand speaker and teacher throughout the northeastern United States. She is a member of her local guilds in Massachusetts, Hands Across the Valley Quilters Guild and the Northampton Modern Quilt Guild. Welcome, Timna! How would you describe your quilting style/aesthetic? Timna: I consider myself a traditional quilter with modern tendencies. How would you describe the creative environment […]
The unsung hero of feet! The #10 Edgestitch foot! If you missed yesterday’s post… check it out here! A page from my “Feetures” Bernina foot book… a fabulous resource. Did you know that you can get a free copy of the FEETURES book – VOLUME 1 with a purchase of the Walking Foot in the month of MAY? There is ... Read More
Tara Faughnan shares her "why" with Kim Soper as part of this week's installment of The Creativity Project. 52 interviews, 52 weeks. Don't miss it!
A craftsperson with the spirit of an artist — Kiva Motnyk’s textile practice blends technical prowess with an openness and curiosity borne from years of collaboration and experimentation. It&…
We were really excited to see this piece by artist Leslie Gabriëlse at the 2014 AQS show . Featured in the SAQA Masters II exhibit , Woma...
Victoria Gertenbach is a textile artist living in, working in, and drawing inspiration from her rural surroundings in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Victoria is continuously inspired by the old, weathered barns that she lovingly photographs for posterity and shares on her instagram feed. The colors and textures of the farmland itself also serve as a source of inspiration for her work. In addition, Victoria draws inspiration from old Amish quilts, Japanese boro, Indian kantha stitch work, Korean pojagi, American folk art and outsider art, abstract art, and mid-century modern design. Victoria creates quilts and intricate textile objects that inspire in their beauty and seeming simplicity. She sells her needle punch brooches and small quilts in her Etsy shop. Her “objects of comfort” have been featured on the cover of Quilting Arts Magazine and she has appeared on Quilting Arts TV. Her blog, The Silly Boo Dilly, continues to serve as a source of inspiration for the quilting community by sharing her well-written tutorials and encouraging others to live a thoughtful, creative life. Welcome, Victoria! How would you describe your quilting style/aesthetic? Victoria: Eclectic in the sense that I am attracted to so many styles and different aesthetics that seem to be […]
Lined pojagi is the easiest place to start if you've never tried pojagi. There is almost no math, and this tutorial clearly shows the simple technique.
Luke Haynes shares his "why" with Kim Soper as part of this week's installment of The Creativity Project. 52 interviews, 52 weeks. Don't miss it!
An update on the status of the In Our Own Words Quilt. Please send your 3.5" x 6.5" blocks with an empowering word that describes you stitched in black thread on a white background to Kim Soper, PO Box 214, Centerport, NY 11721. Thank you!
An update on the status of the In Our Own Words Quilt. Please send your 3.5" x 6.5" blocks with an empowering word that describes you stitched in black thread on a white background to Kim Soper, PO Box 214, Centerport, NY 11721. Thank you!
Daisy Aschehoug shares her "why" in an interview with Kim Soper as part of this week's installment of The Creativity Project. 52 interviews in 52 weeks. Getting to the heart of "why" we quilt. Because we have so much to learn from one another as we follow our creative paths.
I’ve been wanting to do this for SOOOOOO long – hack my own patterns! Eeeeeek! Ya’ll don’t know how excited I am to finally do this. This Floating Clams Pattern Hack is literally that –…
The Collared Quilt Coat by Deiji Studios is a padded button up coat cut from a smooth cotton and filled with recycled poly fill. Featuring an adjustable collar that can be worn up for extra warmth, this quilted coat dons exaggerated sleeves that billow out and fall beyond the hand. Each sleeve sports tuck features and cuff ties that allow for adjustment and comfort. A dropped shoulder and boxy fit top off this cloud-like top layer, adorned in a pale blue field check. The Collared Quilt Coat is lined with cotton voile, for added warmth and coziness. Throw this top layer over any look for a bold and functional look when the temps drop. Also Available in Field Check. Deiji Studios is an Australia based label producing loungewear, sleepwear and ready-to-wear. Built upon social, ethical and environmental consciousness with an aim to contribute to a more positive future, Deiji as a concept is the ability to blend morning into night, daywear into sleepwear - unhurridness and high-comfort. 100% Cotton Outer, Cotton Voile Lining, 100% Recycled Poly Fill Made in China
Mel Beach shares her "why" with Kim Soper as part of this week's installment of The Creativity Project. 52 interviews, 52 weeks. Don't miss it!
Cushion adorned with ornate Jacobean embroidery.
Victoria Gertenbach is a textile artist living in, working in, and drawing inspiration from her rural surroundings in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania. Victoria is continuously inspired by the old, weathered barns that she lovingly photographs for posterity and shares on her instagram feed. The colors and textures of the farmland itself also serve as a source of inspiration for her work. In addition, Victoria draws inspiration from old Amish quilts, Japanese boro, Indian kantha stitch work, Korean pojagi, American folk art and outsider art, abstract art, and mid-century modern design. Victoria creates quilts and intricate textile objects that inspire in their beauty and seeming simplicity. She sells her needle punch brooches and small quilts in her Etsy shop. Her “objects of comfort” have been featured on the cover of Quilting Arts Magazine and she has appeared on Quilting Arts TV. Her blog, The Silly Boo Dilly, continues to serve as a source of inspiration for the quilting community by sharing her well-written tutorials and encouraging others to live a thoughtful, creative life. Welcome, Victoria! How would you describe your quilting style/aesthetic? Victoria: Eclectic in the sense that I am attracted to so many styles and different aesthetics that seem to be […]
The Collared Quilt Coat by Deiji Studios is a padded button up coat cut from a smooth cotton and filled with recycled poly fill. Featuring an adjustable collar that can be worn up for extra warmth, this quilted coat dons exaggerated sleeves that billow out and fall beyond the hand. Each sleeve sports tuck features and cuff ties that allow for adjustment and comfort. A dropped shoulder and boxy fit top off this cloud-like top layer, adorned in a pale blue field check. The Collared Quilt Coat is lined with cotton voile, for added warmth and coziness. Throw this top layer over any look for a bold and functional look when the temps drop. Also Available in Field Check. Deiji Studios is an Australia based label producing loungewear, sleepwear and ready-to-wear. Built upon social, ethical and environmental consciousness with an aim to contribute to a more positive future, Deiji as a concept is the ability to blend morning into night, daywear into sleepwear - unhurridness and high-comfort. 100% Cotton Outer, Cotton Voile Lining, 100% Recycled Poly Fill Made in China
Textile artist Pauline Boyd handmakes patchwork quilts and cushions from globally sourced ethnic and vintage fabrics and has collaborated with Pottery Barn.
Tara Faughnan shares her "why" with Kim Soper as part of this week's installment of The Creativity Project. 52 interviews, 52 weeks. Don't miss it!
A thought provoking piece about the benefits of having and serving as a mentor to another in the crafting world, particularly in the area of quilting.
It is always an honor to have my work accepted for exhibit. Ginkgo Dust Up has been selected for Art Quilts 2, a Studio Art Quilt Associates (SAQA) exhibit which will open at the California Heritage Museum Monday, June 14, in Santa Monica. Of 198 quilts entered by 85 artists just 57 quilts were selected
Reduction Printmaking: In relief printing, a reduction print is a multicolor print in which the separate colors are printed from the same block. Usually, the lightest color is printed first and then the block is "reduced" by carving away certain areas to prepare the plate for the next color. The disadvantage of reduction printmaking is that once the print is complete, the process cannot be duplicated. The linocut is a printmaking technique similar to that of the woodcut, the difference bei
Oh gosh…I really hope you will want to try this project, if you haven’t already!! These scarves are not only beautiful, and one-of-a-kind, but functional, AND a great way for anyone who is new to free motion, to get the ‘feel’ of stitching without alot of other distracting issues such as tension. And one gets to play with texture, color, ... Read More
Reading what somebody else has written about you is a bit like reading your own epitaph. Except you're still here! The whole process can be a little scary. But I always appreciate the chance to explain what my work is about to various arts publications. It's a good discipline to condense thoughts do
