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Laura's Picks For July!

Laura's Picks For July!

Laura’s Picks is a new monthly feature at Modern Textiles! Laura has a great eye for color and pattern and we are always excited to see what she puts together....

Laura's Picks For July!

Laura’s Picks is a new monthly feature at Modern Textiles! Laura has a great eye for color and pattern and we are always excited to see what she puts together....

DIY Rug

DIY Rug

We are in the last day of our home decor sale and wanted to finish it up with one last DIY. This rug is super quick and easy and only...

DIY Rug

We are in the last day of our home decor sale and wanted to finish it up with one last DIY. This rug is super quick and easy and only...

Summer Sewing - Make Your Own Hammock - Free Tutorial!

Summer Sewing - Make Your Own Hammock - Free Tu...

We love the laid-back relaxed feel summer can bring. We especially love when we can add handmade projects to the experience. And that's where our Lazy Day Hammock came from!...

Summer Sewing - Make Your Own Hammock - Free Tu...

We love the laid-back relaxed feel summer can bring. We especially love when we can add handmade projects to the experience. And that's where our Lazy Day Hammock came from!...

Overcoming Curtains

Overcoming Curtains

After living in our house for a mere 2 years, one room finally has curtains! I don't know why committing to sewing curtains has been such an issue for me,...

Overcoming Curtains

After living in our house for a mere 2 years, one room finally has curtains! I don't know why committing to sewing curtains has been such an issue for me,...

Laura's Picks for September - Slowly Gliding Into Fall

Laura's Picks for September - Slowly Gliding In...

Laura’s Picks is a new monthly feature at Modern Textiles! Laura has a great eye for color and pattern and we are always excited to see what she puts together....

Laura's Picks for September - Slowly Gliding In...

Laura’s Picks is a new monthly feature at Modern Textiles! Laura has a great eye for color and pattern and we are always excited to see what she puts together....

Patchwork Plaid Quilt Pattern

Patchwork Plaid Quilt Pattern

Grab a copy of your Patchwork Plaid Quilt Pattern here! As you can probably tell, the inspiration for this pattern came from classic woven plaid textiles. I love the effect...

Patchwork Plaid Quilt Pattern

Grab a copy of your Patchwork Plaid Quilt Pattern here! As you can probably tell, the inspiration for this pattern came from classic woven plaid textiles. I love the effect...

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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