What is the one item that you absolutely must have for every sewing project you will ever do? It’s fabric, of course! Since the fabric you choose will have a significant impact on how your finished project turns out, it can help to have an understanding of how fabric is woven so that you can […]
Fireside Chat: Kimberly Jolly, Fat Quarter Shop
We recently had the pleasure of talking with Kimberly Jolly, owner of the Fat Quarter Shop and It’s Sew Emma. Between those two companies, she covers all sorts of quilting and cross stitching fabrics, supplies, and patterns. It was great fun to hear how this accountant turned creative and made her journey to where she […]
Fireside Chat: Suzy Furrer, Apparel Arts
Suzy Furrer is the founder/director of the Bay area fashion design school, Apparel Arts, where she teaches classes on pattern making, textiles, sewing, design principles and tailoring. In addition to teaching at her own school, Suzy teaches at conferences, guilds and schools around the country and on Blueprint. She has also taught for big name […]