A Modern Sewist: A Blog of Free Tutorials, Resources & Original Sewing Projects
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
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!
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...
New Changes to our Kids! Classes
Our classes are now online for the next three months! We can't wait to have you and your kids in a class at Modern Textiles. We've made a few changes...
New Changes to our Kids! Classes
Our classes are now online for the next three months! We can't wait to have you and your kids in a class at Modern Textiles. We've made a few changes...
The Spine Quilt from Uppercase
I'm so excited to have finished this quilt top using the Spines Quilt pattern (free from Windham). It was released with the Uppercase fabric collection and it couldn't be more...
The Spine Quilt from Uppercase
I'm so excited to have finished this quilt top using the Spines Quilt pattern (free from Windham). It was released with the Uppercase fabric collection and it couldn't be more...
The Collection Throw - Free Tutorial
Can you tell we want to keep YOU sewing! Another free tutorial today! Our newest tutorial – The Collection Throw may have a simple design, but that’s just so you...
The Collection Throw - Free Tutorial
Can you tell we want to keep YOU sewing! Another free tutorial today! Our newest tutorial – The Collection Throw may have a simple design, but that’s just so you...
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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