Shed a little love on the people you care about this season. Here are 30 gift ideas, but don't underestimate the simpler things, like a phone call. I hope whatever your holiday plans, you wear a mask and stay a safe distance from your loved ones. Remember, this virus is...
A few years ago Karen released her clever pattern, Modern Japanese Rice Pouch. A modern take on the Japanese Komebukuro, a traditional pouch used in Japan to carry rice offerings to the temple during religious ceremonies, or to hold gifts destined for a close friend or relative. Komebukuro bags were hand...
Summer-nap by Terri Guillemets I drifted into a summer-napunder the hot shade of July,serenaded by a cicada lullaby,to drowsy-warm dreams of distant thunder.
I love seeing our fabrics in the wild- the variety in the pictures of the projects you've sent me is truly inspiring! From interior designers crafting an amazing room to sewists skillfully making keepsakes, to others simply fulfilling a burst of creativity. I'm working on an archive of project images that customers have...
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,...
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...
28 quirky and thoughtful gift ideas for that exceptional friend you'd like to give a little something to this holiday season. p.s. these are not affiliate links and images credited to linked websites. For the friend who loves stationery Bari Zaki's Studio in Chicago is a world of beautifully curated...
Fall is here and the holidays are just around the corner, which means you might be thinking of hosting a brunch or dinner for your family and friends real soon! Set the scene with a unique tablescape. Choose natural fibers for your napkins, table runners and table cloths. Play with...