To make this tote, I selected these prints from Modern Workshop because I thought the saturated colors, combined with the chocolate brown, make a nice transitional palette as we start to think about fall. But it still looks pretty OK …
summer sewing
Usually I try to check in on the Oliver + S Flickr group every couple of days. It’s always amazing to me how many new photos show up, because you’re a prolific group of sewists! I’ve been traveling for the …
our summer sale is on
For the next week, you’ll receive 20% off your order when you purchase any Oliver + S products (patterns, Modern Workshop fabric packs, even the book) from our website. Use coupon code SUMMER2011 when checking out to receive your discount. …
apron and helper
Now that school is out for the summer, S is keeping busy for a couple of weeks with play dates and her summer reading list before she gets on a plane to spend time at the lake with her grandparents. …
details: colored thread
Here’s a cute detail to consider in your own sewing. Each button on this blouse was sewn using a different thread color. This would be especially effective on a neutral-colored print (like the blouse shown) or on a solid color. …
modern workshop on Flickr
With all the excitement around here this spring, I neglected to tell you that there is a Modern Workshop Flickr group for the collection. I would be thrilled if you would add your photos. After all, the best part about …
going out of print announcement
Every so often, we make an announcement about our children’s sewing patterns that are due to go out of print. It’s been a while since we’ve done that, so here are our current plans. Over coming months, we will be …
a little help from our friends
If you follow Oliver + S on Facebook, you’ve already seen photos of our booth from Quilt Market. I thought it might be fun to tell you how the booth came together this time. We’ve always done a small booth …
“stitch home alabama” fundraiser for tornado relief efforts
Angel and Jenny from Stumbles and Stitches are holding an on-line fund-raising raffle to support relief efforts for the devastating tornadoes that recently ravaged several states in the southern United States. For every $10 donated to The Salvation Army Emergency …
hugs & kisses from jaybird quilts
Isn’t this a pretty quilt? It’s the new Hugs & Kisses quilt pattern from Julie Herman of Jaybird Quilts. The cover image for the pattern features the latest Oliver + S fabric collection, Modern Workshop. Click here to see where …
like the new oliver + s page on facebook
We’re pleased to announce that Oliver + S has a new presence on Facebook. Since Facebook is retiring the group page format we’ve used there for the last few years, we’ve upgraded to a new, more exciting page. You can …
the modern workshop quilt: a free pattern
The colors and spectrum of Modern Workshop lend themselves nicely to this simple strip quilt that I created for Moda. I had lots of fun designing it, and it’s a good project for someone who is new to quilting or …
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