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I also updated the Minikins page with the new I Spy pouches I made. I am really sad that Sara isn’t continuing this series. It was probably too much work.
The Quilts in Print page has also been updated. Check out the list to find books that, at least, mention quilts.
Projects, Classes, Patterns, Techniques & Tutorials
You have two days, including today to sign up for Quilt Spark Live. Use the Code QSSpark26EQ for a discount. QuiltSpark LIVE 2026 is a live, online event on April 30. This one-day program features Rashida Coleman-Hale along with classes on quilt design, piecing accuracy, 3D and bojagi-inspired techniques, and more. C&T Publishing and Electric Quilt are sponsors.
Tobi, a bag designer in Nigeria, had her studio collapse. Her friend Emma has set up a GoFundMe to raise money to help her. You can help her this way or buy one of her patterns. She has a fun style and her bags are wonderful for special events. I am thinking about the Annie Tote Bag. Yes, I have a ton of tote patterns, but I can use this one to make a President’s Bag for the guild and it will help another woman. Another thing I liked about her site is the link to her bag testers. Such a kind thing to include.
Another free pattern/tutorial for a handy-looking project bag. This is a project/tool bag more like the Oslo than the ByAnnie project bags. I like the look of the double line of pockets. Other free tutorials are there as well.
Tools, Books, Fabric, Notions, Services & Supplies
I didn’t know there was a garment and apparel sewing studio in Alameda called the Sewing Room. It is at 1419 Park Street. They specialize in Apparel Sewing and Fashion. Their instructors have experience with garment fit, construction, design in both the fashion industry as well costuming. They have a lot of classes for all ages.
Check out this needle chart from Schmetz.
Check out this rivet chart from Wawak.
I watched the Sew Sweetness Live show the other day and Sara talked about Missie’s Fingertip Stiletto. She has a short video on how she uses it. I thought about getting it as gifts, but thought it was a little expensive for a tool that I wasn’t sure friends would use. I am not sure I would use it, so I’ll have to think about it.
I recently arranged a demo at a guild meeting showing how to use quilt magazines on the Libby app. As a result, I have been leafing through Love of Patchwork and Quilting on Libby. One of the things I saw was an interview with the owner of Grape Soda Studio in the UK. The site is super colorful, but I love the patches she has. I have always been a fan of patches and collected them as a child on my travels. I have a quilt in mind with the patches, so having a few quilt patches would be awesome as well. The shipping is from the UK, however, so not an option at this time.
Exhibits and Organizations
Bay Area Modern would, of course, love to have you as a member. However, if you are looking for a guild in another California location, check out this list of California guilds.
Media & Articles
Check out Marie Bostwick’s garage to sewing room conversion post.
Del Quilts posted a photo of one of Ruth McDowell’s quilts back in 2018 and it showed up in one of my feeds recently ?!?! Lovely! However, algorithms are stupid.
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