Author Archives: kate

The Wardrobe By Me Akinori Dress

As winter approaches in Missoula, Montana some may already be yearning for spring, dreading the [Read More]

07
Nov
The Liberty Shirt (as a Vest) in Ramie Abstract Print

I love remaking tried-and-true patterns because the tricky bits and fitting are easier.  At the [Read More]

06
Sep
Walking in my Flowy Wrap Pants
Christine Jonson Wrap Pants

When we started carrying her patterns, Christine Jonson sent us a trunk-show of samples. In [Read More]

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21
Aug
Closet Case Jasika Blazer in Raw Silk

The Closet Case Jasika Blazer is a REAL blazer pattern. Heather Lou and her team [Read More]

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28
Jun
Deadstock Fabrics Sale!

Exciting news everybody! The Confident Stitch is having a huge Deadstock Fabric Sale! That’s right! [Read More]

20
Jun
Blue Knit Wrap Dress
Christine Jonson Patterns Trunk Show!

  Guess what! We’re going to start carrying Christine Jonson patterns! Christine spent twelve years [Read More]

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31
May
7 Tips for Quilt Piecing

Hi Everyone! — Quilt piecing is much more fun with these 7 tips. Keep reading [Read More]

25
Apr
Constructive Creativity

There are infinite creative possibilities. I rarely have a lack of ideas. Honing in on [Read More]

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12
Apr
Kate Quilts: Half-Square Triangles

Guess what? I’m falling in love with quilting again! I made my first quilt 30 [Read More]

21
Mar
The Confident Stitch Missoula Montana
Why Did I Open The Confident Stitch?

To me, sewing is transformative for both humans and the Earth. I believe those of [Read More]

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11
Mar