Author: Brenda Marks
Passage Quilts Medley
Introduction Brenda Marks Almost a year ago, my father was in the hospital for the last time, trying to outsmart end-stage kidney cancer. When he was finally placed in hospice care, the chaplain visited...
OEKO-TEX and the Environmental/Sustainability Rabbit Hole
As I shop online, I see more and more fabrics advertised and labeled with OEKO-TEX certification. Maybe you have seen this wording, too, and wondered what it really means. The OEKO-TEX website reports this:...
Online Treasure Chest
In the Secret Life of a Seamstress, Nancy Bell writes “the story of trying to tailor a modern Life of snags and patches, using old-fashioned skills, patient ingenuity, and the occasional curse to create...
Online Resources
Claire Kennedy’s blog, Sewing Artistry, is a collection of essays by a woman who has been sewing and teaching for years. Recent blog titles include “Sometimes Bigger is Better,” “Why Sewing is more than...
Online and Virtual Textile Experiences
Enjoy a variety of virtual opportunities suggested by members. Textile Museum Associates of Southern California “Our programs feature nationally and internationally renowned scholars, curators, collectors, dealers and other experts, including our own enthusiastic and...
Where Breast Cancer and Sewing Intersect
About four years ago I found a lump which forever changed my life. To deal with the situation, I focused on the amazing advancements in medical treatments, the support of my friends, and sewing....
New Books – Something For Everyone
You may be looking for a gift for someone who sews or making a wish list for yourself. Here are some new titles to consider: Sew Beautiful: Make Stylish Handmade Clothing with Simple Stitch-and-Wear...
