{"id":70232,"date":"2026-04-28T07:01:17","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T14:01:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/?p=70232"},"modified":"2026-04-22T13:59:51","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T20:59:51","slug":"various-sundry-2026-4","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/artquiltmaker.com\/blog\/2026\/04\/various-sundry-2026-4\/","title":{"rendered":"Various & Sundry 2026 #4"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I also updated the Minikins page<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

The Quilts in Print<\/a> page has also been updated. Check out the list to find books that, at least, mention quilts.<\/p>\n

Projects, Classes, Patterns, Techniques & Tutorials<\/strong><\/p>\n

You have two days, including today to sign up for Quilt Spark Live. Use the Code QSSpark26EQ<\/a>  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.<\/p>\n

Tobi, a bag designer in Nigeria, had her studio collapse. Her friend Emma has set up a GoFundMe<\/a> to raise money to help her. You can help her this way or buy one of her patterns<\/a>. 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<\/a>. Such a kind thing to include.<\/p>\n

Another free pattern\/tutorial<\/a> for a handy-looking project bag. This is a project\/tool bag more like the Oslo<\/a> than the ByAnnie project bags<\/a>. I like the look of the double line of pockets. Other free tutorials<\/a> are there as well.<\/p>\n

Tools, Books, Fabric, Notions, Services & Supplies<\/strong><\/p>\n

I didn’t know there was a garment and apparel sewing studio in Alameda called the Sewing Room<\/a>. 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.<\/p>\n

Check out this needle chart<\/a> from Schmetz.<\/p>\n

Check out this rivet chart<\/a> from Wawak.<\/p>\n

I watched the Sew Sweetness Live show the other day and Sara talked about Missie’s Fingertip Stiletto<\/a>. 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.<\/p>\n

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<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n

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Bay Area Modern<\/a> 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<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Media & Articles<\/strong><\/p>\n

Check out Marie Bostwick’s garage to sewing room conversion post<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Del Quilts posted a photo of one of Ruth McDowell’s quilts<\/a> back in 2018 and it showed up in one of my feeds recently ?!?! Lovely! However, algorithms are stupid.<\/p>\n

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