New classes are coming and the schedule is full of returning favorties! We are always so excited to see what is new from our teachers. We get sneak peaks back in December, and chat about ideas with them, but to share their new ideas and classes with you all is a great part of our… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Quilting
MD Sewist Spotlight: Grayson Dempsey
Every other week, we’ll be profiling one of our customers to find out a little bit about their sewing life. This week the MD Sewist Spotlight is on Grayson Dempsey. How long have you been sewing? Since 2007. The first thing I made was a pillowcase that I loved so much I included it in… Read more »
The Quilt Frame
One of the most exciting things about expanding is being able to offer you some special things that we have wanted to provide for a long time, but just have not had the space. First on that list is a place to show you the BERNINA quilt frame, Quilt Motion Software, and even a place… Read more »
The best place to be…
…when it rains is behind a sewing machine at Modern Domestic. This fall is packed with amazing classes. Each one will teach you new and amazing skills, introduce you to a fabulous teacher, the world of presser feet, the coolest sewing companions and classmates and makes for a great way to spend a few evenings… Read more »
Early Fall Classes are Posted!
In the last few weeks we have been looking at all of the wonderful new class proposals and samples that have arrived from our lovely teachers. We sure are lucky to have Portland’s most talented and creative sewing teachers right here at MD. Thanks ladies for all your hard work and inspirational projects! We wouldn’t… Read more »
My Modern Domestic Life: Book Club Quilt
Until very recently, I had never sewn a quilt. I’ve done just about every other kind of sewing you could think of, but quilting never made it on my to-do list. When I found out one of the members of my book club was pregnant with her first kid, I figured the time had come… Read more »
Etsy Global Craft Party this Friday!
Friday is the annual Etsy Global Day of Craft Party and we are getting our sew on! Not only will we have in house $10 all day open sewing and snacks, but we will also be providing sewing machines for the I Heart Art party at the Museum of Contemporary Crafts. They are hosting a… Read more »
Potholder Tutorial and the Fusible Thread Trick!
If you weren’t able to make it to our free mini-class on how to make potholders, or you just want a reminder of what we covered in the class, check out the tutorial below. Potholders are a quick and easy way to brighten up your kitchen decor! To make these cute-as-a-button potholders, you’ll need: Two… Read more »
Stitching, Decoratively.
There’s a lot of conversations around here about the use of decorative stitches. Purpose and whatnot. And really the consensus is, use them anytime! They are great for enhancing and embellishing–as an extra touch on a skirt or dress or even on home dec or craft projects. A great place to look at decorative stitches… Read more »
Mother’s Love Quilts for Quakes
The final sewing events for Quilts for Quake Survivors are scheduled this weekend at Modern Domestic. They are super casual, drop-in events for you and or your mother (or daughter) to come by and sew for a great cause. The focus will be on finishing quilts, so you will get to quilt, tie, bind, learn… Read more »