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Regarding our last post about the principles of fabric selection, one commenter asked an excellent question: “In all of the examples you’ve chosen, the solid is at the top and the print is on the bottom. Do you think it’s …

Let’s say you find a print you really love, but you’re a little nervous about using it for a child’s garment. Maybe it’s a large, bold print. Maybe it’s very bright or multi-colored. Maybe it’s both. You’re afraid that by …

Have you caught all the excitement about double gauze yet? I think it’s a great summer fabric. We used it for our Popover Sundress pattern in Sew Hip magazine a couple of months ago, and I just finished making these …

How about we give you a little incentive to sew a fun summer project for yourself? For the next two weeks (through July 17–UPDATE: sorry, but the sale has now closed), we will be offering our popular Day in the …

Today we continue our series of posts highlighting participants in our Boutique Sewer Program by sharing a short discussion with Tiffany James from Seattle, WA. Tiffany took time away from preparing for the impending arrival of her first baby to …

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 …

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 …

Today we continue our series of posts highlighting participants in our Boutique Sewer Program by sharing a recent exchange with Sandy Stewart of Virginia Beach, VA–ringleader of the all-in-the-family a.j.jacks clothing team. Sandy, can you tell us a little about …

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 …

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 …

Did you know that 95% of fabric shoppers make their purchases at chain stores while only 5% purchase from independent quilt and fabric shops? Why shouldn’t it be the other way around? Oliver + S is sponsoring Project 95–an industry-wide …