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.
Category Archives: Inspiration
Buzz Block #10: Uneven Coin Block
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!
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
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!
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
Where do you find color inspiration for your quilting and sewing projects?
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The Buzz Block #9: 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
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!
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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