a new quilt in Indie Folk

You know what I love? When my blog post calendar says "new quilt" and that means I have-to-get-to prepare by starting said new quilt. Yippeee!

Rachel HauserNovember 29, 2017flying geese, tools Comments

Holiday Handmades in the shop!

Hello peeps! I'm jumping in to let you know that I've added lots of Stitched Holiday class samples to my Handmades shop today. Even though I do love each piece, we simply don't need them all...

Rachel HauserNovember 28, 2017Comment

a Shibori runner

I selected a colorful Shibiro Sampler of hand dyed scraps from Cape Cod Shibori. Like the all-indigo option, this colorful bundle includes a broad variety of Shibori resist patterns for 25 pieces total. The individual scraps range in size

Rachel HauserNovember 28, 2017Aria, shibori, table runner Comments

Happy Birthday, Elora!

This year it is easy to be grateful, for how could we feel otherwise about a year spent watching this little one thrive? It is so fitting that her birthday coincides with the Thanksgiving season

Rachel HauserNovember 23, 2017family Comments

Adorn baby dress

Did you have a nice weekend? I did! Autumn is such a lovely time. The leaves have set the trees aglow, and even the ones on the ground are still festive shades of gold and plum and brown.

Rachel HauserNovember 20, 2017for baby, children's clothing Comments

the Cathedral Windows Penny Sampler

It's not often that I revisit a pattern. But, I'm proud to say, The Penny Sampler was worth revisiting. It is a complex quilt, both the sewing and the fabric selections. Meeting that challenge

Applique QuiltsRachel HauserNovember 18, 2017finished quilts, The Penny Sampler, color schemes Comments

easy Quilt Labels

Do you label your quilts? I do. For years I've been sewing simple little ribbon labels into my quilt binding to identify them as Stitched in Color quilts. It's super easy and requires no extra sewing.

Rachel HauserNovember 15, 2017labels, quilting Comments

Rosie Quilt

Making this quilt was an exquisite experience

Improv QuiltsRachel HauserNovember 13, 2017finished quilts, Anna Maria Horner Comments

What's Working, What's Not + a Big Announcement!

I like having my own business. I resonate deeply with being an entrepreneur, and the autonomy of charting my own course is richly satisfying. Ideally, it means I can align my passions, my curiosity

Rachel HauserNovember 10, 2017blogging, writing a book Comments

Rosie Thoughts

Not long after sharing the Rosie block tutorial, I hit an impasse with this project. I had been layering my blocks over an autumnal lacy print I'm absolutely in love with, but somehow...

Rachel HauserNovember 8, 2017quilt design, Anna Maria Horner, value Comments

a bundle of Denyse Schmidt treasures

I do keep a stash of quilting cottons on hand. It's not grown much because I moderate my purchases, but also because I use it. I love to combine fabrics to create unique mash ups.

Rachel HauserNovember 6, 2017fabric Comments

Winter Baby Bonnet

It's November, and there is a lovely chill in the morning air. Baby Rora needs a new hat for our walks, one that she can't pull off! I've returned to the Purl Soho Winter Baby Bonnet.

Rachel HauserNovember 3, 2017for baby, children's clothing Comments

Where Our Fabrics Are Made

Today I want to unpack the question of where our fabrics are made and the ethical ramifications for the hobbyist quilter. I will be focusing on designer quilting cottons

Rachel HauserNovember 1, 2017musings, quilting industry, fabric Comments

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