As a rule, most quilting fabric collections are comprised of a group of prints that are intended to work together. There is a formula to assembling a collection like this, and most groups work around one central print that holds …
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elastic waistband trick
Use this simple trick and your elastic waistbands will always turn out perfectly!
principles of fabric selection: think sophisticated and understated
I think this outfit is tremendously successful. I adore it. This 2 + 2 blouse and pleated skirt is understated and tremendously elegant while still wholly appropriate for a child. If you had run across these fabrics at your local …
principles of fabric selection: see the child before the outfit
I’m a professional designer. But when my daughter walks into a room wearing one of my designs I would much prefer to hear someone say, “What a beautiful child,” than “What a beautiful dress.” That preference sets the whole tone …
weekend sewing workshop
I’m excited to have been asked to join Heather Ross as a special guest for one of her upcoming weekend sewing getaways. Heather, as you know, in addition to being a talented fabric designer is also the author of the …
principles of fabric selection: introduction
Every season at Quilt Market, the show’s organizers sponsor a series of Schoolhouse presentations for shop owners who are interested in learning more on topics of interest to them. This season, Oliver + S led two Schoolhouse sessions. One of …
upcoming class at Purl Patchwork
I love to teach, but I haven’t had much time in my schedule for teaching during the last year. It’s time we fixed that, right? I’m going to be coming out of semi-retirement to teach a special one-day-only class at …
market wrap up
Wow. What a week it’s been. We’re glad to be back in the studio now, catching up after this season’s Quilt Market in Pittsburgh. A big thank you to everyone who stopped by our booth. We really enjoyed speaking with …
Pittsburgh, here we come!
Wednesday morning we leave for Pittsburgh, where spring International Quilt Market convenes this season. I’d like to tell you this part of the business eventually becomes routine, but preparing for Market is always exciting. I’m especially thrilled about the two …
short sleeved 2 + 2 blouse
We’re getting ready for summer at home, and I recently made something for S that I thought I would show. Here’s her new 2+2 blouse with short sleeves. We debuted this pattern last fall. It appears on the website and …
lazy days skirt with bias hem
We continue to be amazed at the popularity of the Lazy Days Skirt pattern. If you take a look at the Flickr group you’ll see a large number of skirts made from this simple, free pattern. I’m sure we’ll be …
upcoming appearances
Every so often I get out of the studio and actually see a bit of the world. Here are a few upcoming appearances that I will be making for oliver + s. If you’re in the area for any of …
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