What’s happening today in the Quilting Blog World…
Posted by Wendy Breakstone Ladd | Filed under Blogs to Watch, Fabric Obsessed, Quilting for Beginners, Shopping Fun
Today I’m surprised that several of my favorite bloggers have really slowed down since the beginning of the year. I’m hopeful, however, that as January winds down and Valentines Day rolls around, everyone will find the blogging groove again… But never fear, I’ve already got a few new blogs lined up (in my head) for [...]
Tags: block patterns, easy quilt patterns, fabric stores, Moda Bake Shop, quilt blogs, Quilting for Beginners, sewing blogs
New cutting toys (I mean tools) to check out.
Posted by Wendy Breakstone Ladd | Filed under Blocks & Patterns, Fabric Obsessed, Quilting for Beginners, Sewing Fun, Shopping Fun, Tips & Techniques
I love all the gadgets, tools and toys that come along with quilting and sewing. And recently I’ve needed a few new tools that are pretty cool, so I thought I’d share my finds with you! Being a beginner quilter, I’m terrified of triangles. So when this crazy Hot Diamond quilt workshop gave directions for [...]
Tags: circle cutting, fabric circles, fabric stash, Kaffe Fassett Fabric, quilt designs, quilt reference, quilting workshops, Sandi Henderson fabrics, Super60 triangle
I’m off to see Kaffe Fassett – Lessons in color and prints.
Posted by Wendy Breakstone Ladd | Filed under Fabric Obsessed, Quilting for Beginners, Shopping Fun, Tips & Techniques
I’ve been busy this weekend cutting hundreds of triangles for my Hot Diamond Quilt Workshop. But tonight is his lecture and slideshow on color and who knows what. Plus there’s a trunk show so I’m really hoping that they’ll be offering some new fabrics. I’m realizing that I really enjoy the cutting and measuring process. [...]
Tags: fabric stash, fabric stores, quilting fabric, Quilting for Beginners
5 Fabric Designers to watch (and adore).
Posted by Wendy Breakstone Ladd | Filed under Fabric Obsessed, Quilting for Beginners, Shopping Fun
I’m fabric obsessed. I’m sure you are too. Part of on my intrigue and passion about quilting is my ongoing search for fabric designers and collections that are non-traditional, contemporary, and forward thinking. Here are five fabric designers that have contributed substantially to my fabric obsession: 1. LIZ SCOTT: While visiting This Is Love Forever, [...]
Tags: contemporary fabric, Etsy fabric stores, fabric designers, fabric stash, fabric stores, Free Spirit fabrics, Kaffe Fassett Fabric, quilting fabric
Fabric stash out of control?
Get organized for 2010.
Posted by Wendy Breakstone Ladd | Filed under Fabric Obsessed, Sewing Fun, Shopping Fun, Tips & Techniques
My fabric stash was growing just like yours. Do you keep it large plastic bins like me, or worse, in a messy pile? IS THAT ANY WAY TO TREAT YOUR LOVELY FABRIC? If you can’t really see what you have, or group it with similar fabrics, or separate the quilting fabrics from the home dec [...]
Tags: Fabric Organizers, fabric stash, fabric stores, organization, Polar Notions, sewing
Quilt Ventura – a fabulous shopping (and learning) experience!
Posted by Wendy Breakstone Ladd | Filed under Blocks & Patterns, Fabric Obsessed, Quilting for Beginners, Shopping Fun, Tips & Techniques
So I spent about two and half hours in Quilt Ventura yesterday – my trip was a huge success! First of all the owner, Joey, is delightful and very knowledgeable. The store is packed with all sorts of quilting fabrics (traditional to contemporary, to Asian-inspired, to modern and retro.) Very much a boutique fabric store [...]
Tags: beginner sewing books, contemporary fabric, easy quilt patterns, fabric stores, modern block patterns, Quilting for Beginners, tips for beginning sewers
