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Must by Bree Reetz: Cat and Bison Tutorial
Bree Reetz is a familiar face at Modern Textiles. But what you might not know, is that Bree is also an illustrator. When she's not here at the shop, she...
Must by Bree Reetz: Cat and Bison Tutorial
Bree Reetz is a familiar face at Modern Textiles. But what you might not know, is that Bree is also an illustrator. When she's not here at the shop, she...
Handmade Giving - The Best Friend Sleeping Bag ...
Today we are excited to share with you our favorite projects to make for the kids in your life! We've got a brand new tutorial that we know kids are...
Handmade Giving - The Best Friend Sleeping Bag ...
Today we are excited to share with you our favorite projects to make for the kids in your life! We've got a brand new tutorial that we know kids are...
Plantain Sew Along #3 Tips For Sewing With Knits
Hello again! Welcome back to the Plantain Sew Along! We hope you are making progress on your t-shirt and having fun along the way. A few of you have shared...
Plantain Sew Along #3 Tips For Sewing With Knits
Hello again! Welcome back to the Plantain Sew Along! We hope you are making progress on your t-shirt and having fun along the way. A few of you have shared...
Plantain Sew Along #5 The Finishing Touches
These are the last steps guys! Are you excited to finish up your Plantain and wear it? I sure am! So let's get started - first up, the neck binding....
Plantain Sew Along #5 The Finishing Touches
These are the last steps guys! Are you excited to finish up your Plantain and wear it? I sure am! So let's get started - first up, the neck binding....
Plantain Sew Along #4 Putting In A Sleeve
Welcome back! Today we'll be tackling the sleeve and side seams. Before we get started, make sure that you have all of your notches and markings from the pattern transferred...
Plantain Sew Along #4 Putting In A Sleeve
Welcome back! Today we'll be tackling the sleeve and side seams. Before we get started, make sure that you have all of your notches and markings from the pattern transferred...
15 Ways To Wear A Wiksten
The Wiksten Tank is one of our favorite patterns. It’s got the perfect shape and is one of those patterns that can be made 100 different ways. We’ve color blocked...
15 Ways To Wear A Wiksten
The Wiksten Tank is one of our favorite patterns. It’s got the perfect shape and is one of those patterns that can be made 100 different ways. We’ve color blocked...
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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