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"Fabrications - The Art of Quilting" Exhibit

On Friday, March 1st, Bend's "First Friday Art Walk" will mark the opening of "Fabrications - The Art of Quilting" exhibit at Franklin Crossing in Bend, OR from 5-8pm. The exhibit will run from March 1st throught 31st. This exhibit is sponsored by the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show.

 
This is a juried exhibit featuring quilts submitted from Oregon, Washington, California and Arizona.

This is the only juried exhibit of art and contemporary quilts in Central Oregon.

Jurors selected quilts that represent original design, excellent composition, and unique surface and finishing techniques.

If you don't have a chance to make it for the unveiling of the exhibit, please stop by during the month of March to enjoy these amazing works of art.

 

Sew Red is here

Look what just arrived...

This book is full of great projects. There are quilts, bags, skirts and home accessories.

We are very excited that our very own Valori Wells was a contributor to the book, as well.

Here is Valori's Pathfinder quilt, a modern version of zigzag movement.

We love this book, not only for its myriad projects, but for the mission it supports. Sew Red & Stitch Red campaign is to bring awareness about women's heart health. Throughout the book you will find healthy tips, risk factors and ways to improve your own heart's health.

Raise awareness

Share the message

Take action

Coastal Cruiser Pillow

So...when I saw the Coastal Cruiser "free pattern" from Tula Pink all I could think of was "my husband would love one of these" and Valentine's Day was the perfect excuse. The second thing that hit me was... when exactly am I going to squeeze that into my life?  But I did it!

Tula did a great job breaking down the steps.

They were very easy to follow.

Here the front pieces are sewn together and I have my Cruiser pieces traced onto the fusable and ironed onto the fabric backs.

 

Every piece is cut out and being placed (perfectly) onto the pillow front

 

With all the pieces in place, I ironed them onto the pillow front, next step was top stitching everyone in place.

 

The quilting over the top of the Cruiser gives it such a nice texture. I had a great time with this project. And my husband was thrilled to receive (on Valentine's Day no less!)

If you are in need of Salt Water, Tula's new fabric collection, check out our website!

 

Freddy Moran is returning this spring!

If you missed out last fall,
here's your chance to take

Patchwork Collage~
Freddy Moran Style
(...with Freddy Moran!)

May 22-24, 2013 
$245 includes lunches

    Join Freddy on a colorful adventure in collage.  Begin with a foundation of large black & white prints sewn together patchwork-style.  Then working forward, create a scene using "Freddy-style" collage technique.  Be big and bold ~ the more colorful the fabrics, the happier your collage! (Remember...red is a neutral in Freddy's world!)

Click here to see an album of student work
from the workshop last fall.

Notice the work above...yes, it is a self portrait!

Shown below is a sampling of some of Freddy's work:

Freddy is an absolute hoot!  If you've never taken a workshop with her, you won't want to miss out~  here she is with our very own Jill B who loved Freddy's workshop!  This very well could be the most fun workshop you will ever take!

Click here for online registration

or call the store at 541-549-6061

Fresh Bolts...Classic Kaffe

We just received boxes of Kaffe Fassett fabrics. We seriously can't keep this to ourselves.

 

We also added 20 new Kaffe shot cottons to the Stitchin Post website.

    

    

(Just picked a few to tease you!)

What we really want to tempt you with is the fact that we brought in some of the "ever-loved" Kaffe classics.

    

  

  

Check out our website for all the fun Kaffe Collection colors, patterns, stripes and prints.

It's a "yarn" thing

I know we spend the majority of the time on the blog talking about fabric and quilting/sewing. But there is a very special part of the shop that we designate as the Yarn Department. And we would love to share a bit of it with you.

This is the lovely Lorna's Laces. If you haven't tried it...you are missing out. Love, Love it! The vibrancy in her colors are glorious. 

The crazy thing about yarn is that no matter how much you have at home, there is something new that you have to get on your needles...immediately. And that is why we have just as many UFPs as quilters do!

 

There are those of us who love yarn just as much as fabric and we are constantly torn...to knit?...to sew?...oh how to choose. 

 

So, here are a few yarn beauty shots to get your "fiber" juices flowing. Plus, you always need a project that travels well!

New Erika Knight yarn

And a little message to send you out into the world. SING!!

It's a "color" thing

There are days when I walk around the store and I think...Holy Moses! I can't believe I am lucky enough to be surrounded by all of these beautiful fabrics everyday. 

It actually affects you on a sensory level. You see the fabulous designs and the amazingly rich colors, and we use them all to tell our stories. But there is something in the touch and feel that draws you in and connects you to it.

So today, I just wanted to take you on a little journey around the shop. Hopefully it will make you smile just like it does for me.

 

The land of Batiks...

Even the Fat Quarter table is inspiring...

Kaffe, Kaffe everywhere! It's hard to ever get enough of him.

 

Even down to the cleaning products...color is everywhere. And you can use every color in the crayon box if you want.

Thank you for taking this stroll with me. I hope you say "YES" to your creative adventure.

Marcia Derse's Basketweave

Look what just hit the shelves!

Marcia Derse's new fabric collection Basketweave.

This collection features a wonderful mix of patterns and visual texture. Marcia says that she draws on natural elements around her. I just love her interpretation of these forms. Look at the patterns called fences, staples, reeds and picnic basket. Each one is just an essence of the form yet combined with the color and texture evokes so much more.

Fence pattern (above)

Staples pattern (above)

Chevron pattern (above)

Picnic Basket (above)

The girls in the shop love to use Marcia's fabric because of its surface design quality and color play in each design. These colors, forms and visual textures work well in contemporary quilts. We like to say the Marcia plays well with others...like Kaffe, Brandon and Martha Nagley, not to mention batiks.

 

Final Touches

We finished our painting about 3 weeks ago and it feels like we created a brand new store.

 

 

With beautiful white walls and accents in grey, the fabric just POPS! Not to mention the fact that we had all 206 fabric boxes painted white, as well. We keep saying it feels like noon, all day long! Must be those new "full spectrum" bulbs!

 

 

Here's a little peek at Yarn Dept and Twigs.

 

 

And to top it off...A new cutting table! Wow, what a difference new rulers and cuting troughs make.

 

Thank you to everyone for your supportive comments. We can tell it's a hit by the SMILES on your faces.