Category Archives: Inspiration

Cutest bags, best gifts!

Metro Shopping Bag gift

I told my friend Marcy, “If you want to make purses, have I got the book for you!” Sue Kim’s book, “Bags—The Modern Classics” landed on her sewing table within days, and she was off.

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Buzz Block #10: Uneven Coin Block

unevenCoin

After working at C&T Publishing for three years and being inspired and amazed by the creativity that seems to float through the air here, I joined 13 other staffers at a quilt class last fall.

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A unique valentine with a fabric giveaway!

I Heart You by Rashida Coleman-Hale

Rashida Coleman-Hale has made this adorable Valentine, based on a project from the book she compiled, Zakka Style.

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Valentine sewing project round-up

Valentine’s Day is around the corner, so I thought we’d do a little round-up of Valentine sewing projects from the blogosphere…because we don’t do the store-bought thing for our loved ones!

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Buzzing with anticipation

Emma's quilt

When I first came to work at C&T Publishing last year, I saw quilts and bits of quilts everywhere in the office. The “bits” were all part of C&T staffers’ own modern quilting bee, The Buzz, that I just had to join!

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Color inspiration, a free project and a giveaway!

Carnation and Cerise

Celebrate Valentine’s Day with carnation and cerise inspiration, a darling project, plus you might win a Moda Jelly Roll!

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Color, color everywhere

apricot

Where do you find color inspiration for your quilting and sewing projects?

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The Buzz Block #9: Rhapsody in Red

Rhapsody in Red

I am November’s Queen Bee—the thought of this has been weighing heavily on my mind ever since I decided to join this “Buzz” craze in the office.

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Community plum tree…and a free project

Marge at ornament tree

Today Marge wants to share a secret favorite place she likes to visit this time of year. It tickles both her sense of crafting and community (ok, and mine too).

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All tied up and ready to go!

Zakka Closeup

I was particularly struck with the Patchwork Ribbon, designed by Melody Miller, contributor to “Zakka Style.” I decided to adapt her idea for a simple Christmas ribbon.

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