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05 Sep

The Fabric Enabler

September 8, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
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Happy Friday! I hope you had a great week so far. My kids started school this past Tuesday (my daughter in school for the very first time in Kindergarten), so it has been eerily quiet around here. But I wrote 2 bag patterns this week, which needed to happen because my book deadline is scarily close, gah! So how...

01 Sep

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Tessellation Sew Along – Enter Your Quilt!

September 1, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
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It's been an amazing summer, but alas, the Tessellation Sew Along is coming to an end! The Tessellation quilt pattern by Alison Glass and Nydia Kehnle was our project for the sew along, and you all have been sewing like mad! To see all the progress photos from the group on Instagram, click here! Those are some fun photos! Here was what we've been up to...

29 Aug

Quilts

My Quilt from Beyond Neutral by John Adams

This past May, I got the chance to get an autographed copy of Beyond Neutral: Quilts Inspired by Nature's Elements by its lovely author, John Adams. I was most excited by the book because it doesn't use any white for any of the quilt backgrounds, which is also a style I like to use when I make quilts (I...

29 Aug

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The Fabric Enabler

September 18, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
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Happy Friday! Are you ready for the long weekend? Here are your fabric sales! In my pattern shop, I am happy to offer 25% off your entire purchase (patterns, books, and thread!) using coupon code happysewing. Coupon expires September 1st. Gotcha Covered Quilting - Just arrived are a few of the Moda Modern Block kits with fabric, pattern, directions to complete the quilt...

26 Aug

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Coffee Koozie

Today, I'm just sharing a little project that I whipped up in about 30 minutes. This project is from a free pattern from Fat Quarter Shop called the Coffee Koozie, and you can get the free download right here. There's also an accompanying video with the pattern, which you can watch on YouTube. [youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGRTtqfm6KE] Here's a photo of my finished...

25 Aug

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Tessellation Week 7, and a Craftsy Giveaway!

August 23, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
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Welcome to week 7, as we sew up the Tessellation quilt pattern by Alison Glass and Nydia Kehnle. This week, I'm going to talk a little bit about machine quilting with your walking foot. Every Monday, I will post a quick photo tutorial for each week’s block for those of you that are new to foundation paper-piecing (however, you will still need to purchase the pattern in order...

22 Aug

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The Fabric Enabler

September 18, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
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Oh dear, summer is catching up on me...I had a list of 4 (manageable) things to accomplish this week, and finished not one of them (heck, I didn't even start 2 of them) Sigh. There's always next week. Fabric shopping always makes me feel better. See Kate Sew - My friend Kate released this sweet sewing-machine t-shirt this week, adult...

18 Aug

Quilts

Tessellation Sew Along – Week 6

July 12, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
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Welcome to week 6, as we sew up the Tessellation quilt pattern by Alison Glass and Nydia Kehnle. We are finally on the last block! Woohoo!! Every Monday, I will post a quick photo tutorial for each week's block for those of you that are new to foundation paper-piecing (however, you will still need to purchase the pattern in order to complete the quilt - I will not be providing...

15 Aug

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The Fabric Enabler

August 15, 2014
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Happy Friday! Here are your fabric sales for the weekend! Also, I haven't posted a lot of new projects lately, so here's a new bag pattern that I just finished - it's called the Rockstar Bag. It's with my pattern testers now and will be available mid-September. Hope you like it. :) Premium Sewing Outlet - Save Now with our Back to School SALE! SAVE 5% on...

11 Aug

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Tessellation Sew Along – Week 5

July 12, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
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Welcome to week 5. as we sew up the Tessellation quilt pattern by Alison Glass and Nydia Kehnle. This week's block is nearly the same as last week's, so let's make quick work of it! Every Monday, I will post a quick photo tutorial for each week's block for those of you that are new to foundation paper-piecing (however, you will still need to purchase the pattern in...

08 Aug

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The Fabric Enabler

August 8, 2014
Posted by Sara Lawson
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Happy Friday! I hope you are looking forward to having a wonderful weekend! Before we get to the fabric sales, I wanted to let you know about a couple of things! First off, my bag kits for the Aeroplane Bag and the Aragon Bag are up on Massdrop for 5 more days; Massdrop is a group-buying site, and the kits...

06 Aug

Bags

Massdrop Bag Kits & Train Case

I just wanted to let you know about a fantastic deal that just went up on Massdrop for kits for two of my patterns. Massdrop is a social buying site, so the more people that buy, the lower your price. They are kitting my Aeroplane Bag and Aragon Bag sewing patterns, which are my two best sellers. Sarah from...