Stitch 'n Dish

Category: Fabric

  • My latest library finds

    My latest library finds

    Like other fiber arts activities, quilting has moved being from a necessary skill to an artistic endeavor. As such, we should choose the path less traveled, take chances with designs as well as fabric combinations, and enjoy ourselves!

  • A Joann’s kind of vibe

    A Joann’s kind of vibe

    Michaels, it seems you may be on to something positive here in your yarn and possibly even your fabric sections. Please (please!) don’t let the Private Equity bros that are counting your money screw this up like they did at Joann Fabrics. I’m not sure we can take that kind of heartbreak again.

  • The benefits of struggle

    The benefits of struggle

    I learned to sew on a Kenmore sewing machine, which I was using up until about 10 years ago when I purchased a Singer model at Joann’s. About a year ago I was offered a great deal on a used Brother sewing machine that had a (basic) embroidery option, which is why I bought it.…

  • A quilting we will go

    A quilting we will go

    My sister and I are signed up to attend another 2-day, “sleep in your own bed” quilting retreat at the end of September. We attended our FIRST one back in March, and had a blast! The same local quilt shop is offering the Fall retreat, so we’ve begun to plan our retreat projects. We’re planning…

  • A question of value(s)

    A question of value(s)

    In today’s blog post we explore overpriced designer handbags, the acrylic vs. natural yarn debate, yarn shop snobbery, and the StevenBe controversy.

  • No answers

    No answers

    …if we all do a little, together we can make a difference for the small fiber arts businesses in our areas and beyond.

  • The best things

    The best things

    This past weekend my sister surprised me with a little gift. It was something she made to support a treat I have been getting for myself. I have become a fan of the cold “refresher” drinks that many restaurants are tempting us with this Summer. I love the ones at Starbucks, but admit that at…

  • Unintended consequences

    Unintended consequences

    If ALL of us do a little, (supporting our local fabric and yarn shops) is not a hard task. It just takes each of us remembering to think of our local fabric and yarn shops, and give them some of our time, attention and (of course), money!

  • A question of value

    A question of value

    While browsing social media over the weekend, I came across an ad for a Coach handbag. It piqued my interest because it looked very much like a crocheted bag. I became curious about the price of it, due to recent conversations around the VALUE of handmade items, specifically crocheted ones. The bag, pictured here, is…

  • A birthday day out

    A birthday day out

    This week was my birthday, and I decided to take the day off and just do things I wanted to do with no time pressure or deadlines. I started the day out to breakfast with my parents, which is always nice. It was a rainy day around here so a day spent traveling to stores…