Thursday, March 1
6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. (or later)
Sew Katie Jean
603 5th Street, Lincoln
{916} 209-3930
Sunday, February 26, 2012
sew night
Our monthly Sew Night is coming up this week. We meet every first Thursday of the month for a casual get together of sewing and sharing. You are invited to come and bring what ever kind of project you are working on or just hang out and talk with others who share your passion for fabric.
Sunday, February 19, 2012
made with love
Sew Katie Jean was recently involved with Moda to sew together a quilt made with star blocks. Each block was signed by the person who made it and their state. They came from all over America, sent to Moda, and then packaged with instructions for our shop.
This is the finished quilt. My mom, Donna Coughlin sewed these blocks together with her little black Singer feather weight. It was her first quilt. Cindy Lloyd did the quilting with her long arm. She used variegated red, white, blue thread on top, and white thread on the bottom of the quilt. Both sides are equally striking with a quilted star motif. And Arlene Irby did the quilt binding. She chose a beautiful solid red color and hand stitched the binding onto the quilt back.
Thank you ladies for donating all of your talents and making this project possible. This quilt is truly made with love, to honor all those who serve.
Tuesday, February 7, 2012
sewing day
I am working on finishing a project that I started last weekend. It's not that big or complicated. It's just a table runner. But life gets in the way of our sewing sometimes.
This is the one that I asked Jenn to make for the shop. I am making mine using a set of 5" charm squares of this fabric.
Reunion from Sweet Water by Moda. I love the little banner fabric. And just adore the green, navy and faded yellows. I think I have a sister that might like it too.
I used a cream muslin for the side 2" strips, grey for the back, and the binding will be navy.
One of the prints has a subtle chevron pattern. And that's how decided to use it for the quilting. Cream thread on top, and grey thread on my bobbin.
The stitching is a little harder to see it on the front of the runner. But I just love how it turned out. And I did it! I'll show it to you again when I get my binding on. Maybe I'll even show you a picture of it on my table.
This is the one that I asked Jenn to make for the shop. I am making mine using a set of 5" charm squares of this fabric.
Reunion from Sweet Water by Moda. I love the little banner fabric. And just adore the green, navy and faded yellows. I think I have a sister that might like it too.
I used a cream muslin for the side 2" strips, grey for the back, and the binding will be navy.
One of the prints has a subtle chevron pattern. And that's how decided to use it for the quilting. Cream thread on top, and grey thread on my bobbin.
The stitching is a little harder to see it on the front of the runner. But I just love how it turned out. And I did it! I'll show it to you again when I get my binding on. Maybe I'll even show you a picture of it on my table.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
so baby
When I first thought about opening a fabric shop, I knew that I wanted to bring my love of all things vintage with me. So I knew that these vintage flower planters were coming into my quilt shop.
I have always imagined them at a baby shower. Sitting at each table for decoration. Or a perfect gift to bring with when you go to visit the new baby.
They could be easily filled with pebbles and have an easy care plant growing inside. Succulents are always the best for me, because I always forget to water. And a new mama can usually only handle low maintenance plants.
Aren't they just each the cutest! More will be coming into Sew Katie Jean soon. So when you see them on my shelf, they aren't just for display. They want to come home with you.
I have always imagined them at a baby shower. Sitting at each table for decoration. Or a perfect gift to bring with when you go to visit the new baby.
They could be easily filled with pebbles and have an easy care plant growing inside. Succulents are always the best for me, because I always forget to water. And a new mama can usually only handle low maintenance plants.
Aren't they just each the cutest! More will be coming into Sew Katie Jean soon. So when you see them on my shelf, they aren't just for display. They want to come home with you.
Wednesday, January 25, 2012
sew charming
Would you like to learn to quilt? Then start with a smaller project. This table runner is made using a collection of 5 inch squares.
Made with a fun collection of fabrics called Spring Street. Which might be a day like tomorrow. 67 Degrees here in Lincoln, California.
Sew Charming Table Runner
Saturday, January 28
1 p.m. - 3 p.m. / $25.00
Teacher: Jennifer Kramer
Call {916} 209-3930, or stop in to register for the class.
Monday, January 23, 2012
a walk
I opened up a beautiful box this morning from Moda and look what I got!
A stack of 5" charms
and a stack of fat quarters.
I am in love all over again!
Visit Comfort Stitching to see what Aneela is creating with her newest fabric line.
Sunday, January 22, 2012
swoon
My new teacher, Cynthia, was in my shop this week. We had a fun time together talking about scheduling classes and picking out fabrics.
We needed to pick out 18 fat quarters. Don't you wish you were here? Picking out fabrics for a quilting project is the most fun. I especially love mixing lines. A little Moda mixed in with Benartex and P&B Textiles. It all woks together!
And this is what Cynthia will be making! Swoon - don't you just love it :) Two fat quarters for each block. Makes 18 fat quarters. Start collecting now.
We needed to pick out 18 fat quarters. Don't you wish you were here? Picking out fabrics for a quilting project is the most fun. I especially love mixing lines. A little Moda mixed in with Benartex and P&B Textiles. It all woks together!
And this is what Cynthia will be making! Swoon - don't you just love it :) Two fat quarters for each block. Makes 18 fat quarters. Start collecting now.
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