Author Archives: kate

Klum House ‘Maywood’ Tote Pack

We spend a lot of time on this blog focusing on garment sewing and quilting, [Read More]

The Wardrobe By Me Akinori Dress

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

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]

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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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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Deadstock Fabrics Sale!

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

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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7 Tips for Quilt Piecing

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

Constructive Creativity

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

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Kate Quilts: Half-Square Triangles

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