When devastation happens, it is difficult to know where to begin, how to help, and where to direct your efforts. For the last 10 days our hearts have all been in Japan, thinking of the lives lost, worlds turned upside down, and suffering of the survivors. There will never be too many things that we… Read more »
Posts Categorized: Quilting
Susan Beal and the Modern Log Cabin
We have had the chance to preview a copy of Susan Beal’s new quilting book Modern Log Cabin Quilting, and let’s just say it is WONDERFUL! For the quilter, sewists, crafter, and more, there is something in there for everyone. The log cabin block is so very iconic of quilting, and Susan’s lovely interpretation, complete… Read more »
MD Sewist Spotlight: Jen Carlton Bailly
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 Jen Carlton Bailly. How long have you been sewing? My best friend taught me how to sew a straight line about 10 years ago. That lasted for a… Read more »
Winter Classes and Holiday Hours
Just a little heads up: WINTER CLASSES are up! We have added more sessions of popular classes from MD’s amazing teachers like Susanna Scott, Amy Alan, Anna Joyce, Shelly Figueroa, Sally Hess, Elizabeth Hartman, and more. We also have classes from a few new teachers including Robin and Erica! There is more coming on the… Read more »
An Evening with Elizabeth and her Quilts
Saturday evening at Modern Domestic was just lovely. Elizabeth Hartman joined us for an evening of special quilt love and signed copies of her beautiful new book The Practical Guide to Patchwork. After people had the chance to meet her, get their books signed, and ask all sorts of questions, we moved right onto sewing… Read more »
Book Signing with Elizabeth Hartman
Come join us Saturday November 13th from 4-6pm and meet the lovely Elizabeth Hartman, author of The Practical Guide to Patchwork and the blog-genius over at oh, fransson! She has been busy on the virtual world with a blog tour for the last few weeks, and will be making an in-person appearance here in just… Read more »
Events Galore at Modern Domestic
This is our first fall sewing at Modern Domestic, and we are having a wonderful time coordinating events, planning visiting teacher workshops, and making plans for upcoming sales, and of course, sewing up a storm! The run down of what we have in store for November is as follows and it is good good stuff,… Read more »
Sewing with the Portland Modern Quilt Guild
In just short of a week (Saturday the 2nd of October from 6-9pm), we will host our monthly sewing night with the wonderful Portland Modern Quilt Guild. This is a creative, super talented, easy laughing, and generous bunch. But this sewing night, however, NOT a PMQG only event, and is open to ANYONE! For just… Read more »
Sewing Machine Sale at MD!
This is kind of a big deal: on June 25th, 26th & 27th, every sewing machine at Modern Domestic will be on sale! That’s right—all of them. Have you been lusting after a Bernina for your quilting pleasure? Maybe you dream of rolling your own hems on the Baby Lock Imagine serger. Perhaps you’ve become… Read more »
My, what a busy weekend
This weekend is a busy one at Modern Domestic. We will have our usual friday night fun, followed by a busy Saturday including the first session of the Asymmetrical Wrap Skirt, Ties for Tying, and the Portland Modern Quilt Guild Sewing Night. Sunday is busting at the seams with classes as well. Susanna Scott will… Read more »