Reclaim your Pattern Stash
Posted by Wendy Breakstone Ladd | Filed under Quilting for Beginners
[Note: I originally published this post on my former blog, The Fabric Quarter, on March 24, 2011. I've edited it slightly.] In recent months I’ve seen lots of bloggers showing their fabric stashes, and talking about ideas for fabric organization. When you look at your fabric stash, organize and fold your fabrics, you can get [...]
Tags: fabric stash, quilt patterns, sewing patterns
Undust & Lube Up [Sewing Machine Hygiene]
Posted by Wendy Breakstone Ladd | Filed under Quilting for Beginners, Tips & Techniques
I was piecing, piecing, piecing yesterday when I realized that I should probably try my straight stitch plate. So I started to make the change when I then realized that I haven’t given my sewing machine the love that it deserves. I remember my sewing machine maintenance guy telling me that I should put a [...]
Off Track for Lil’ D
Posted by Wendy Breakstone Ladd | Filed under Blocks & Patterns, Modern Quilts, Quilting for Beginners
Hi – I’m back! I’ve spent the last 1.5 years owning a fabric shop, collecting fabric, spending time with my family, and generally NOT sewing. What I found is that owning a fabric had alot of pros and cons: You meet amazing friends and talented people, you get to form a community that works for [...]
Quilt Guild 2.0 – Reviving Your Guild Using Web-Based Techniques
Posted by Wendy Breakstone Ladd | Filed under Quilting for Beginners
(Republished from The Fabric Quarter blog) This is is a high-level lecture on the subject of using the Internet to attract new members and revive a Quilt Guild. This lecture was given to the SCCQG on October 9, 2010. – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – [...]
Fall Quilt Classes at The Fabric Quarter Quilt Shop
Posted by Wendy Breakstone Ladd | Filed under Quilting for Beginners
The end of Summer and Fall are packed with classes at The Fabric Quarter. Two local favorite instructors, Kristin Otte and Carol Fay teach their unique versions of fun, versatile quilting techniques. Drop in the Shop to see examples, sign up at the shop to reserve your space! The walls are filled with colorful lively [...]
New Quilt Shop in Santa Barbara / Goleta California
Posted by Wendy Breakstone Ladd | Filed under Quilting for Beginners
Up and down the Central Coast there is a good selection of quilt shops. They even have a Quilt Tour (shop hop) dedicated to the Central Coast shops. But did you know that there’s a new quilt shop in Santa Barbara? www.TheFabricQuarter.com Located at 5708 Hollister Avenue in old town Goleta, The Fabric Quarter quilt [...]
