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  • SALE this weekend: Deer Valley from Joel Dewberry

    Delicious Deer Valley, from the super talented Joel Dewberry for Westminster.In shades of persimmon, tarragon, and goldenrod.All on sale this weekend in the Whipstitch Etsy shop.10% off the first 5 yards…

  • Patchwork Distractions

    I intended to finish working on these: But I got distracted by these: Am also wondering if I want to take a chocolate break with a chocolate lollipop given by a…

  • 20-minute skirt tutorial

    My girls wear a lot of skirts.  They’re easy to put on, comfortable to play in, and a great way to use up and show off small amounts of fabric that…

  • Bolts in the Shop TONIGHT 6 to midnight!

    Tonight, we’re trying an experiment. Whipstitch is a stitch lounge, in a dedicated space inside Beehive Co-op. Our square footage, and my commitment to my family, prevent me from keeping all…

  • Coast-to-Coast III: One Down, Two to Go!

    Dear Dana, I absolutely ADORE the suit you finished for Goose! Super cute, and so motivating for me–I can’t slack off now, since you’ve already got results! I did have a…

  • Vintage Thread Cards

    My wonderful neighbor across the street discovered these vintage thread cards in her grandmother’s stash and thought of me. I love the images, the colors, the texture of them. Mostly, though,…

  • Coast-to-Coast: Sewing Swimwear, Part II

    Dear Dana, OK, I am so envious that you had the foresight to order solids from Spandex World. Might have to get myself back over there and consider some options to…

  • Double Gauze Surprise!

    The girls are off at their grandparents’ this week, giving me time to work on some top secret projects (more details soon!). I wanted to have a little something to surprise…

  • WEEKEND SALE: Amy Butler Fabrics 10% off!

    All this weekend, until midnight MONDAY night (a three day weekend, if you will), all our Amy Butler fabrics in stock are an additional 10% off the very low price of…

  • Coast-to-Coast: A Swimwear Sew-along

    Dear Dana, First, I owe you a huge thank-you: I’m not convinced I ever would’ve found Spandex World without you, and I think NOT knowing that a business under that name…