California Wool Project

Stitches West 2016

It is almost time for that magical event called Stitches West, where one can walk through miles of aisles of yarn, and have the choice of nearly any fiber spun into any size yarn, in every shade o...
knitting

Stitch Exchange: Nightfall Cowl

Announcing the second pattern in our Winter Solstice Collection: The Nightfall Cowl. Knit using sport-weight yarn, this cowl’s finer gauge is lighter in weight and easy to wear. This cowl comes ...
Stitch Exchange: A Verb for Keeping Warm State of the Union Part One
In the Dye Studio

Stitch Exchange: A Verb for Keeping Warm State of the Union Part One

Sneaking in a blog post, as we round the bend on this amazing month - October 2015 - the release of my first book, The Modern Natural Dyer, my trip to Rhinebeck and NYC to present my book, and th...
alabama chanin

Stitch Exchange: Alabama Studio Sewing Patterns - We have a winner!

Thank you for participating by leaving comments on our previous blog post as to how you would modify an Alabama Chanin garment - and for entering our giveaway. It was fun to hear about your progr...
alabama chanin

Stitch Exchange: Alabama Studio Sewing Patterns

Let's create a scenario. You and I are sitting together, enjoying an afternoon cup of tea, and let's say that the topic of sewing comes up (hopefully), one thing is certain, I will begin to enthu...
Stitch Exchange

Stitch Exchange: New Pattern Collection Featuring Verb Yarn!

In April 2013, Bristol Ivy wrote to us and asked us to be part of a very special project that she and five other designers were embarking on. The project sounded intriguing, and the designers -- Br...
Seam Allowance

Stitch Exchange: Introducing the Nell Shirt!

Hello everyone, we have a new sewing pattern!    Nell is a beautiful, softly-shaped shirt with unique collar and cuff details. This shirt draws inspiration from a variety of places. We ...
Fabric

Holiday Stitch Exchange: Pressed Seam Fabric Club!

Hello everyone! I'm excited to announce that our fabric club, Pressed Seam, is open for sign-ups today! As a member you will receive 6 fat quarters each month, shipped on the 1st of the month! Mem...
Fabric

Holiday Stitch Exchange: Top 10 Sewing Gifts

Hi everyone, it's that giving season again!  I hope you are enjoying our holiday gift blog series! It's been really fun to see what others are recommending and to come up with a list myself. I lov...
knitting

Holiday Stitch Exchange: Tasa's Sister Cowl

Today's post is about a little cowl I made for my sister for the upcoming holidays! (Hopefully she's not reading this post.) Where she lives, the winters are much colder than the ones we enjoy here...
avfkw

Holiday Stitch Exchange: Top 10 Gifts for Knitters & Knitting Enthusiasts

I love the holidays.  For me, this time of year consists of pine needles, cinnamon, knitting in front of the fire, and hunting down the perfect gift for my family and friends.  When Kristine invite...
natural dyeing

Holiday Stitch Exchange: Top 10 Natural Dyeing Gifts

As many of you may know, I would happily spend my days completely and utterly focused upon the practice of natural dyeing. There are so many iterations natural dyes and dyeing can take - such as us...