Written Erin on November 15, 2011 in my book - Stripped Down Patchwork | 4 Comments
I went to Fabric Depot in Portland today and check out what I found in the book isle! Yes, that is my book, Stripped Down Patchwork.  Wooo!  My partner, Julia was there to celebrate, too: Doesn’t she look proud? I can remember all the hours I spent stalking that isle, evaluating other people’s books, shopping for publishers and generally day dreaming about...
Written Erin on May 28, 2011 in Sewing Patterns | No comments yet
Today is the last day of my tour for Stripped Down Patchwork!!  Wow, this has been quite a tour.  Thanks to everyone – from my lovely hosts to all my lovely commenters – for all your support, enthusiasm and creativity in helping me get the word out about this book!  I can’t even begin to tell you how much it means to me.  Honestly, I was shocked by the outpouring of kindness...
Written Erin on May 27, 2011 in Sewing | No comments yet
Here it is…. You can read about the making-of this trailer here. <3 Erin p.s. Today is the second-to-last day of my book tour!  Head over to Sew News today for yet another crack at your very own free copy of Stripped Down Patchwork!  Thanks guys for all of your support.  You’re the best!You might also enjoy:My article in Sew HipHome Ec books I’m loving right nowA new book...
Written Erin on May 26, 2011 in Sewing Patterns | 2 Comments
For day #11, I talked to Lara of A Mountain Hearth – an unparalleled homesteader, mountain-woman and momma of twins – about the history of Seminole patchwork. The story of Seminole patchwork is intertwined with resistance to colonization, unlikely alliances, an invention called the hand-crank sewing machine, tourism, industrialization, lady ingenuity and, of course,...
Written Erin on May 24, 2011 in Sewing | No comments yet
I’m dying of cuteness.  Check it all out here at Gail’s blog, I Think Sew. Gail based her project on this one…. ‘ ….from my new book, Stripped Down Patchwork.  Genius, right? Go Timbers!!!! <3 ErinYou might also enjoy:Patchwork workshop for Transition PDX = Success!Fringe Fringe and More FringeHome Ec books I’m loving right
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