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QuiltCon Atlanta 2023

March 16, 2023 by carolyn friedlander 3 Comments

It's been almost a month since QuiltCon Atlanta 2023--what a rush! For the first time I had a booth and it was a ton of fun. Here are some highlights from the show. Booth Building There's ...

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A look back at 2022

December 22, 2022 by carolyn friedlander 4 Comments

I love a year-end recap. It's easy to forget so much from the year. It's weird how it seems to fly by so quickly, but if you actually take a look back you realize how much has happened. Here's a look ...

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Slow Stitching retreat in Maine

September 23, 2022 by carolyn friedlander 5 Comments

Last month I taught at the A Gathering of Stitches Slow Stitching retreat in Maine. In my workshops we explored machine piecing techniques with my Long Leaf, Frond and Slash patterns. It's always such ...

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Mini Eads Quilt in Languid

September 9, 2022 by carolyn friedlander 8 Comments

Making a Mini Eads Quilt in Languid was a no brainer, because sometimes you just need a fun, colorful palette cleanser to get your creative juices flowing. Mini Eads Mini Eads is the smaller ...

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Basting my Blue Slash Quilt

August 26, 2022 by carolyn friedlander 5 Comments

Before leaving to teach in Maine recently, I basted my Blue Slash quilt. I finished the top much earlier this year, and so the basting was overdue! A Gathering of Stitches hosts these beautiful ...

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Olive Quilt Pattern Update

July 8, 2022 by carolyn friedlander 2 Comments

My Olive pattern was one of my very first patterns launched back in 2011. I've loved it so much and have been wanting to give it an update. Here's a look at my Olive Quilt Pattern Update. Olive ...

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New Shorts!

May 19, 2022 by carolyn friedlander 6 Comments

Pomona Shorts I tried out a new shorts pattern! These are the Pomona Shorts by Anna Allen, and they were SO speedy to make. I think it took me less than 2 hours to cut out and assemble the shorts, ...

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Frond Quilt Pattern

April 28, 2022 by carolyn friedlander 13 Comments

My Frond Quilt Pattern is here! When developing my Long Leaf acrylic templates, I knew I wanted more patterns to use along with them. The shapes have been so enticing to me, and it's been fun to ...

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Long Leaf Baby Quilt

April 22, 2022 by carolyn friedlander 2 Comments

A couple of months back, I made this Long Leaf Baby Quilt. The Colors and Prints I auditioned a lot of different things when pulling fabrics for this project. Sometimes I have a palette in ...

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Bow Acrylic Template Set

April 16, 2022 by carolyn friedlander 3 Comments

New to the shop! I've put together a special Bow Acrylic Template Set. Acrylic template sets can be useful. Acrylic templates are not necessary for my patterns (they all include a printed ...

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Liberty Long Leaf

April 6, 2022 by carolyn friedlander 11 Comments

Several weeks ago I decided to cut out a new project, and so started my Liberty Long Leaf quilt. Every time I teach, I come back to my studio wanting to sew, and coming back from QuiltCon this ...

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Drawstring Pouches as Gift Wrap

December 17, 2021 by carolyn friedlander 5 Comments

A couple of years ago, I got ambitious and made drawstring pouches as gift wrap. At the time I didn't want to share them so they'd be a secret, but now is the perfect time since many of us are in the ...

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Cheering Fabric Bundles and Projects

October 8, 2021 by carolyn friedlander 16 Comments

It's time to meet my new Cheering fabric bundles and projects! The Fabric Bundles My main goal here was to put together a couple of fabric palettes that are happy and cheerful. I love fabrics ...

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Long Leaf Technique Tips

September 23, 2021 by carolyn friedlander 3 Comments

I had my first in-person event last week since the start of COVID. While it presented new considerations (like teaching masked), it was really fun sewing with folks again, and I was eager to see one ...

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Sorrento Sun Hat in Kept fabrics

Sun Hats in Kept

April 28, 2021 by carolyn friedlander 4 Comments

Have you sewn a hat yet? They are really satisfying to make! Hats are one of those projects that might seem out of reach, but when you actually do it they aren't too bad at all. Just take it one step ...

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Linden Sweatshirt in Sienna

A New Linden Sweatshirt.

April 16, 2021 by carolyn friedlander 3 Comments

I haven't made a Linden sweatshirt in years. To be fair I've made TONS of them, so the need hasn't really been there. I have so many in all different fabrics and weights, so my bases are mostly ...

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Meet, Kept–my newest fabric collection.

October 23, 2020 by carolyn friedlander 27 Comments

Meet kept--my newest fabric collection for Robert Kaufman. I have a new fabric collection, and it is called Kept. This is a small, 12-piece group that has a mellow feel and the ability to go with ...

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Alder Shirt in Jetty

Alder Shirts in Jetty

March 20, 2020 by carolyn friedlander Leave a Comment

In an effort to keep things upbeat and to continue sharing projects and inspiration, here's a look at some recent favorites. An important garment go-to is the Grainline Alder. I love the Alder, ...

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Quilt As You Go Pouch in jetty and collection CF

A couple of Quilt As You Go Pouches.

December 18, 2019 by carolyn friedlander 1 Comment

I recently made a couple of Quilt As You Go Pouches by Svetlana Sotak from her book That Handmade Touch. The pattern caught my eye for it's cute shape and ability to make use of scraps. I'm such ...

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Rye Quilt Pattern

November 1, 2019 by carolyn friedlander 19 Comments

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]I LOVE a 2-color quilt, and my new Rye Quilt Pattern is all about that. Originally inspired by a traditional friendship block that I discovered going through ...

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