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Rope Tray

Rope Tray

Have you tried making a rope bowl yet? We still are crazy about this technique. We taught a ton of folks how to make them at the Quilt Exhibit last...

Rope Tray

Have you tried making a rope bowl yet? We still are crazy about this technique. We taught a ton of folks how to make them at the Quilt Exhibit last...

FREE Tutorial - Cozy Flannel Wrap

FREE Tutorial - Cozy Flannel Wrap

We are excited to share our latest creation with you all, but I just have to warn you that we are all a little obsessed with this project! Don't be...

FREE Tutorial - Cozy Flannel Wrap

We are excited to share our latest creation with you all, but I just have to warn you that we are all a little obsessed with this project! Don't be...

Happy Halloween - FREE Bat Tutorial

Happy Halloween - FREE Bat Tutorial

Halloween is right around the corner! While you won't find a zombie graveyard in my front yard, I do like to do a little something fun for Halloween. Nothing too...

Happy Halloween - FREE Bat Tutorial

Halloween is right around the corner! While you won't find a zombie graveyard in my front yard, I do like to do a little something fun for Halloween. Nothing too...

2017 Winter Retreat

2017 Winter Retreat

Need a weekend away with some friends? Skip the long drive and join us at Cambria Inn & Suites (soon to be DoubleTree) for Modern Textiles' Winter Retreat! Starting Friday,...

2017 Winter Retreat

Need a weekend away with some friends? Skip the long drive and join us at Cambria Inn & Suites (soon to be DoubleTree) for Modern Textiles' Winter Retreat! Starting Friday,...

Moss Skirt

Moss Skirt

The Moss Skirt by Grainline Studios is a new pattern we have in the shop and a class coming up next month! It's the perfect skirt to pair with leggings...

Moss Skirt

The Moss Skirt by Grainline Studios is a new pattern we have in the shop and a class coming up next month! It's the perfect skirt to pair with leggings...

Introducing Clem!

Introducing Clem!

We would love to introduce you to our newest instructor at Modern Textiles, Clem Buzick! Many of you know Clem as a fantastic long arm quilter. She's been professionally quilting...

Introducing Clem!

We would love to introduce you to our newest instructor at Modern Textiles, Clem Buzick! Many of you know Clem as a fantastic long arm quilter. She's been professionally quilting...

Get to Know Katie

I learned to quilt under my grandma’s feet at the ripe age of four. My first project? Digging through her scraps to make an improv cat quilt. Quilt police? Never heard of her—rules aren’t really my style. I believe in diving in feet first and pushing the limits of sewing and quilting…because why not? And, honestly, that’s what seam rippers are made for!

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