Check out who I saw at QuiltCon! 👀

Hi Everyone! QuiltCon once again was an amazing event! It was a whirlwind of creativity, inspiration, and community. I had the pleasure of demoing the Oliso M3Pro iron with a transfer design for hand embroidery - which I will share more about next week - and it was great fun reconnecting with old friends and meeting new ones, all while sharing the joy of quilting and embroidery. One of the highlights was catching up with Patrick Lose, one of the first designers to publish patterns with me at Indygo Junction. His fabulous fabric lines, now available through Northcott, are definitely worth checking out!

Another highlight of the show was seeing Denyse Schmidt and meeting her friend Blair Stocker, who creates fabulous designs on gingham. I was especially captivated by Denyse's latest fabrics and panels, one of which was topped with a stack of pearl buttons—such a clever touch! Denyse's fabrics can be found on her website along with her super fun Sew Alongs! I can't wait to sign myself up for the next one! Oh and be sure to check out my blog post about making my Fold & Go Folio with some classic Denyse fabrics!

Blair's needlework on gingham is simply stunning, and it reminded me of the timeless beauty of “Chicken Scratch” embroidery. Be sure to check out Blair's website for tons of inspiration! And if you're curious about traditional yet versatile gingham techniques, I highly recommend exploring my Vintage Modern Makers Primer on Gingham, where I delve into its history and creative possibilities. Learn more by watching the video below!

As a long-time collector and lover of all things vintage, I know how overwhelming it can be to navigate a large, personal collection and find the motivation to put it to good use. That's why I created a course that helps bring our beautiful heirlooms and vintage treasures into modern life. This course is designed to inspire and provide practical projects to upcycle gingham, ensuring these timeless pieces don't just sit in storage but are transformed into something special and functional.

My Gingham Primer includes videos and PDF downloads, guiding you through a sewing project — a cross-stitch double drawstring bag. You'll also receive an Inspiration Album filled with creative ideas for upcycling gingham shirts and aprons, a history lesson on the fabric and its embroidery styles, and a collection of heirloom-inspired art and quilting labels. Check out all the courses I offer within the Vintage Modern Makers platform. From Redwork to Pearl Buttons, watch the preview videos for great project ideas. Let's celebrate the beauty of vintage textiles together!

 

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