Easy, modern quilt patterns to build your quilting confidence.
Posted by Wendy Breakstone Ladd | Filed under Blocks & Patterns, Blogs to Watch, Fabric Obsessed, Quilting for Beginners
With this long weekend and my lovely, sunny Santa Barbara under a cloud of rain (we’re finally experiencing alittle winter weather), I’ve managed to squeeze in some quality sewing time. First, let me define what I mean by “quality sewing time”: 1. Fel that I made progress in a limited amount of time 2. Felt [...]
Tags: All Washed up Patterns, block patterns, contemporary fabric, easy quilt patterns, Michael Miller Fabrics, Quilting for Beginners
Finals words on my the Kaffe Fassett Workshop
Posted by Wendy Breakstone Ladd | Filed under Fabric Obsessed, Quilting for Beginners
I have to admit that I was intimidated going to a workshop led by one of the masters of color and design. Being a quilting newbie, I had no idea what I was in for, or if I’d get inspired or overwhelmed. The outcome proved to be both inspiring and overwhelming – as you can [...]
Tags: contemporary fabric, easy quilt patterns, fabric stash, fabric stores, Kaffe Fassett Fabric, workshops
Quick and easy fat quarter quilt project.
Posted by Wendy Breakstone Ladd | Filed under Blocks & Patterns, Fabric Obsessed, Quilting for Beginners
I just saw this great fat quarter quilt on AllPeopleQuilt.com and wanted to share. The fabrics and design are by Amy Butler, which makes any project look like heaven! Gotta go sew… with Kaffe Fassett (yes – today is finally my Hot Diamond Workshop!)
Tags: contemporary fabric, easy quilt patterns, fat quarter quilts, 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
Crazy for Kaffe? He’s coming to California (and Santa Barbara)!
Posted by Wendy Breakstone Ladd | Filed under Blocks & Patterns, Fabric Obsessed, Quilting for Beginners
So if you’re anything like me, you’ve probably found yourself drooling over a fabric to then say “Oh, right, it’s a Kaffe Fassett,” (I’m especially loving the Brandon Mably 2009 collection). And I just found out that the man himself is going to be lecturing and holding workshops right here in Santa Barbara! Visit this [...]
Tags: beginner sewing books, contemporary fabric, Kaffe Fassett Fabric, Quilting for Beginners, workshops
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
