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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 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
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...
Handmade Giving 2015
The passing of Halloween seems like the unofficial start of the holiday gift making frenzy to makers, doesn't it? It can seem overwhelming, but never fear. We're here to help!...
Handmade Giving 2015
The passing of Halloween seems like the unofficial start of the holiday gift making frenzy to makers, doesn't it? It can seem overwhelming, but never fear. We're here to help!...
Winter Retreat Sponsor Highlight - UNGLUED
The retreat is just a little over a week away and we are so excited! There are just a few days left to register, so if you've been planning to...
Winter Retreat Sponsor Highlight - UNGLUED
The retreat is just a little over a week away and we are so excited! There are just a few days left to register, so if you've been planning to...
Plantain Sew Along #1 The Intro
We have been searching for the perfect t-shirt pattern and we think we've found it! The Plantain is a free download from the French indie pattern company, Deer and Doe....
Plantain Sew Along #1 The Intro
We have been searching for the perfect t-shirt pattern and we think we've found it! The Plantain is a free download from the French indie pattern company, Deer and Doe....
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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