March 01, 2020

QuiltCon 2020

I really enjoyed the Amish Quilts from the Esprit collection displayed at QuiltCon this year. The story behind the acquisition of these quilts feels incredibly genuine and speaks to the greater purpose of QuiltCon, which to me is inspiring others to make things by hand.From what I've read, Doug Tompkins,...

January 26, 2020

Wiksten Tunic in Heuchera Leaves Linen

I am rather smitten with this Wiksten Tunic.  It's been on my "sew this!" list for ages and I'm so glad I finally got around to making it.  Like everyone has been saying, the sewing was really simple and straightforward. No darts!  I like it both ways - with and without...

November 24, 2019

21 Gift Ideas for Your Sewy Friends

I had such fun putting together the Maisilene Gift Guide, that I decided to make one for the Sara Parker Textiles blog, with a focus on sewing. These gift ideas could be for a skilled sewist, or a beginner just getting their feet wet. I hope it gives you some...

November 02, 2019

New Colors, New Prints!

This new collection of colorways and prints has us ready to make all the things for the cooler season. We're thinking long tunics under chunky sweaters, table runners and napkins for festive gatherings, and maybe a few throw pillows here and there. :) For our newest design, I was inspired...