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Aug
13

How do Moda Designers' Gardens Grow?

When I talk with quilters, I find that in addition to fabric, they frequently love gardening. There's something very similar about putting together a quilt—taking into account color, scale, texture, and pattern—and combining plants in a flowerbed. I've asked some Moda designers to share their...
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Linzee McCray
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Barbara Brackman, Janet Clare, Kate Spain, Lynne Hagmeier, Moda Designers, Pat Sloan
Feb
11

Build a Repro Stash with Barbara Brackman

Moda designer and author Barbara Brackman's blogs are legendary for their fascinating looks into the world of antique and vintage fabrics. This year she'll be sharing her knowledge of those textiles to help fabric lovers build a sophisticated stash, as well as giving them an opportunity to sew with...
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Linzee McCray
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Fabrics
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Barbara Brackman, Moda Designers, Reproduction fabrics, Repros, Sew-along
Dec
17

More holiday sewing from Moda's designers

On Monday we peeked at some wonderful projects Moda designers were sewing for the holidays (and beyond). Here are a few more: Vanessa Christensen is stitching gifts for her children's teachers. "During this season I always want to make gifts for the special individuals who spend a lot of time with...
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Linzee McCray
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Barbara Brackman, Blackbird Designs, Brenda Riddle, Janet Clare, Moda Designers, Moda Fabrics, Pat Sloan, Sandy Klop, vanessa christenson
Dec
17

More holiday sewing from Moda's designers

On Monday we peeked at some wonderful projects Moda designers were sewing for the holidays (and beyond). Here are a few more: Vanessa Christensen is stitching gifts for her children's teachers. "During this season I always want to make gifts for the special individuals who spend a lot of time with...
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Linzee McCray
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Books and Patterns, Fabrics
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Barbara Brackman, Blackbird Designs, Brenda Riddle, Janet Clare, Moda Designers, Moda Fabrics, Pat Sloan, Sandy Klop, Vanessa Christensen
Apr
1

Friendship & Album Quilts : A Little History

As Ladies Album fabrics by Barbara Brackman is shipping to stores, we thought we would ask Barbara to share with us a little history about Friendship and Album quilts. Moda has two new collections celebrating friendship or album quilts. Barbara Brackman has Ladies' Album and the latest from Lynn...
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lalexander
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Barbara Brackman, Kansas Troubles, Ladies Album
Feb
29

Five Fun Facts about Barbara Brackman

Like many of us, Barbara Brackman started quilting as a way to relieve stress. But what began as a hobby has become a way of life. Barbara is a renowned fabric and quilt historian, the author of multiple books, and a Moda designer. Her latest fabric line, 1862 Battle Hymn, is an example of what...
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Linzee McCray
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Barbara Brackman, Designers, Moda Designers, Moda Fabrics
Apr
6

Barbara Brackman: Bringing the Past into the Present

Barbara Brackman is known for looking back in time. A preeminent quilt historian and designer of historically influenced fabrics, there’s no doubt she gains inspiration from days gone by. But Barbara doesn’t need to look too far back to remember what inspired her love of textiles. This 1950 photo...
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Linzee McCray
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Barbara Brackman, Designers, Moda Designers
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