Over the last couple of years, I've become obsessed with all things quilting, especially when it comes to fashion. While I'm probably a couple years and quite a lot of practice away from making any quilted fashion, here are some things to get you sta...
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Inspiration
Books you should get!
Classes (in Portland)
Materials/Supplies
Videos and Films
Inspiration
Here are some of my favorite Instagram follows to get inspired!
she has the coolest patterns and uses awesome colors
Instagram (@prairiequiltco)
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she makes super cool quilted fashion. dying for one of her jackets!
SOFTPAW VINTAGE
super talented! she offers courses too!
Instagram (@loandbeholdstitchery)
the absolute best quilted fashion. this is where my love for quilted fashion was born. they have great sales too :)
Sea New York
Books you should get!
lots of cool contemporary patterns
Urban Quilting by The Weekend Quilter
great resource for modern quilting techniques, patterns, and inspo
Modern Quilt Bible
easy place to start!
Quilting For Dummies
great resource if you want to do a little improvisational quilting!
Quilt As-You-Go Made Modern: Fresh Techniques
comes with a CD that has quilting templates you can print out
Quiltmaker's 1000 Blocks: A Collection of Quilts
Classes (in Portland)
Calling all PDX quilters!
they have a lot of great classes for all skill levels. they also will teach you how to use your sewing machine with free classes if you buy from them
Modern Domestic
they have TONS of cool classes, including one that's hand quilting but also things like mushroom foraging and weaving and jewelry making
Wildcraft Studio School
if you're looking for a quilting community! these exist pretty much in every city
Portland Modern Quilt Guild
Materials/Supplies
nationwide chain, you can get pretty much everything you'll need here. make sure to check for sales and coupons!
Michaels
support local! if you live in Portland this is a great spot :)
Josephine's Dry Goods
great place to look for fabric and there are stores all over the country
JOANN
great for intermediate sewers! so many stitching options
SINGER 7258 Sewing & Quilting Machine Kit
great bang for your buck!
Brother CS7000X Sewing and Quilting Machine
if you really want to deep dive, this is a great breakdown of 8 popular machines
8 Best Sewing Machines
Videos and Films
This YouTube channel has great free tutorials
Missouri Star
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must watch. beginning of my love for quilting! super beautiful story
Quiltmakers of Gee's Bend - PBS
so much content so little time! always enjoy watching her videos
