Sewn Modern Quilt Patterns — Meet Sewn

Hi friends! I realized when I was prepping for market that I haven't properly told the full story of Sewn. It has been 10 years of my little business and wow has it changed! Where I started is so different from where I'm going! I thought it might be fun to do a little introduction for those that aren't aware of my story. Plus I'd love to share a little more about what's coming next! Let's dive in!

I've compiled my top five sewing projects for the For My Boys fabric collection from Moda Fabrics. These are all the projects I whipped up to show all the different ways this fabric can be used. Let's jump in!

Today on the blog I'm sharing a few simple tricks I learned when sewing with my kids for the first time. We kept it easy and fun and made lots of time for questions. This was all about exposing them to sewing and the most basic elements. I wanted them to hear the terminology and just stay curious. They each sewed a simple top together and I finished the project. Next time I'm sure they will stick to it a bit longer. Let's jump in! 

    I have been dreaming of the day when I would see my name on the selvage of a fabric collection and I cannot believe it is now a reality. This dream started in 2019 when I took the first ever Immersion course that Bonnie Christine offered. I had previously taken every other class I could find from her on Skillshare.    I was listening to a portfolio review and someone said that the boy fabric market is underserved. My heart started racing because I am surrounded by that exact market every day. I wanted to design a collection that...

  Why do you quilt? Who do you quilt for? Have you ever stopped to think about it?  I have always loved to make things. I love to work with my hands and see something come to life! I learned to quilt in high school and made all four of my best friends quilts when we graduated so we would have something to link us together while we were away at our separate colleges.  Last spring I found out my best friend, Emilie was going to have twin boys. Making us both twin boy moms. They were bookends - mine...