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Vibrant at 91! - Dreaming in Color with Jean Wells
      Freddy Moran, one of my dearest friends, is an inspiration to me as well as to many of you, and I want to share some of her thoughts on color! She began quilting when she was 60...
Dreaming in Color - Dull vs Bright with Jean Wells
When I say the word “dull,” I find students kind of sit back, take a breath, and relax. The word itself is not very exciting and when you put a dull fabric next to a bright one...
Dreaming in Color - Mysteries in Nature with Jean Wells
  How else do you describe some of the wonderful color combinations found out in nature? They can be mysterious. On a summer visit to the Oregon Coast I discovered a small garden just as you drive into Manzanita. It...
Dreaming in Color - Enrichment in Quilt Design
If you are like me there are times when you see a quilt that feels rich in color and you say how did they do that? Val pulled out several of her solid quilts this month for the Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show to feature on a video. When I saw her unfold “Colored Happy” it just grabbed me. I could not get the play of colors off my mind so I decided to talk about how we can use color in quilt design this month. There is so much variety in the colors she used, but yet ...
Sue Spargo Bird Play
A couple of weeks ago, we here at The Stitcin' Post had the pleasure of having Sue Spargo instruct some of her special techniques and patterns. We are always so honored...
Simple: Fleece blanket edging
Around these parts, you can get into some serious trouble if you are wearing the wrong colors! But in truth this house is divided so we are half Yellow/Green and half Black/Orange.
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Kantha Stitching with Valori Wells

Today is one of those winter days I am not fond of... it's cold, raining and the roads are icy. A good day to be in the studio.

A good day to...
English Paper-Piecing Tutorial
This week in our classroom, Jackie kicked off our Hexa-Mania series with a technique class on English Paper-Piecing. Because hexagon quilts are all the rage this season, we wanted to share...
Christmas Stocking - pattern & "how to"

Another great idea for Handmade for the Holidays - a Christmas stocking.
Carry Your Sewing Essentials in Style
When Craft Room by Dear Stella hit the floor we knew we had to whip up something fun...
Bordered Diamonds with Jackie

I love classes with Jackie...they are straight and to the point. If you want to make a quilt and actually finish it, take a class with Jackie. That being said, she always harasses me for NOT finishing quilts.

So this week is her final class...
Quick Strip Quilt - Variations
One our most popular posts continues to be our Quick Strip Quilt tutorial, so we wanted to share a few variations on that fast and easy quilt. We've created...
Dreaming in Color - Examples of Pushing Color with Jean Wells
February is always a favorite month for me as I start dreaming of spring and planting my garden. Half the fun for me is exploring what I might try to grow this year that is new to me and how I...
Dreaming in Color - Texture and Color Entwined with Jean Wells
The arrival of the Entwine line of fabric, by Guicy Guice from Andover Fabrics, gave me the idea to explore textural fabrics in terms of color. These yummy textiles offer an opportunity to...
Dreaming in Color - Looking with Jean Wells
Our environment is full of eye candy this time of year with all of the fall colors and textures. I really feel like an explorer trying to get last minute hikes and drives in before the snowfall. Lately...
Dreaming in Color - In the Garden with Jean Wells
It’s August already! Where did the time go? Many of you attended my “Dreaming in Color” Lecture series late this spring. After experiencing the stay at home order, I was...
DIY Dog Leash
Today we're going talk about making a leash. It's even easier to make, since there is no need to fit your dog or figure out how to make it adjustable. Plus, with one of our...
Simple Sashiko Projects
Some days you want to enjoy the peace of sewing without a lot of thinking. Ambitious projects, new techniques, and stretching your creative muscles all have their place, but...
Dreaming in Color - Supporting Colors with Jean Wells
Spring is a fabulous time to observe color, as there are daily changes right outside the door. We are fortunate enough to be able to go on walks, and can take drives in the car, but stopping...
How to: Piecing Free Form Triangles with Jean Wells
Jean is a home, staying safe and busy in her studio. She wanted to share a technique she's been having fun with...