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Photograph by Tierney Barden 2015

Photograph by Tierney Barden 2015

Stir, Steep, Stitch

Settle in, as this is a place to tell stories in stitch; to share new ideas and bodies of work as they unfold; to connect with fiber enthusiasts and needle-wielding friends every where. 

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All the photographs on this website are taken by Tierney Barden, unless otherwise credited. You may use Tierney's photos, but kindly link back to this website. Thank you very much! 

Click the image to download my FREE Striped Octagon EPP template, and share what you make #tierneybarden. We'd all love to see!

Click the image to download my FREE Striped Octagon EPP template, and share what you make #tierneybarden. We'd all love to see!

Click the image to download my charm-friendly FREE Gingham for Giants quilt pattern! Share what you make #tierneybarden. We'd all love to see!

Click the image to download my charm-friendly FREE Gingham for Giants quilt pattern! Share what you make #tierneybarden. We'd all love to see!

Click the image to download my FREE "Winter Wonderland" Hexagon page from your desktop computer! You'll get 28 - 1" hexis each with an inspiring word celebrating what we love most about winter! Read this blog post for more information about printing…

Click the image to download my FREE "Winter Wonderland" Hexagon page from your desktop computer! You'll get 28 - 1" hexis each with an inspiring word or two celebrating winter! Read this blog post for more information about printing this PDF. #tierneybarden

Click the image to download my FREE "Girl Power" Hexagon page from your desktop computer! You'll get 28 - 1" hexis each with an inspiring word celebrating girl power! Read this blog post for more information about printing this PDF. #tierneybarden

Click the image to download my FREE "Girl Power" Hexagon page from your desktop computer! You'll get 28 - 1" hexis each with an inspiring word celebrating girl power! Read this blog post for more information about printing this PDF. #tierneybarden

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My "Reading Circle" mini quilt for Heather Givens of Crimson Tate

My "Reading Circle" mini quilt for Heather Givens of Crimson Tate

A Splashy "Reading Circle" Mini Quilt

February 17, 2017

If you're a quilter, you may know that QuiltCon takes place in Savannah, GA next week. While I won't be there in person, my mini quilt will! Heather Givens of Crimson Tate is revealing her new fabric collection, as well as this EPP design called Reading Circle. She selected a group of EPPers to whip up her design as a mini quilt to be hung on her booth walls. Heather asked that we use fabric designers carried in her shop, and that the piece convey the spirit of Crimson Tate.  #readingcircleepp 

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Choosing fabrics was so much fun. How best to show off those little books and their spines? Shot cotton, always a winner. For the remainder of the design, I selected Kaffe Fassett fabrics that conveyed the qualities of many a good book: wild, splashy and adventurous! On the label, not pictured here, we were asked to include our favorite book. Mine? Harold and the Purple Crayon. Good luck to Heather Givens, and I can't wait to follow #crimsontate and #QuiltCon on Instagram!

Shop update!

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One of our favorite models, Avery, wearing the Ballet Sweater (pattern by Heidi and Finn).

One of our favorite models, Avery, wearing the Ballet Sweater (pattern by Heidi and Finn).

Buttery soft, naturally dyed, organic cotton jersey in one yard cuts, ready to go! These pieces are excellent for your hand stitching pleasure, or for whipping up a decadent little something at the machine. Either way, once you feel this medium weight jersey in your hands, you'll be anxious to get stitching! Not all of these colors are on the color cards - they're one time only - so grab what you like before it's gone!

A long-time fan of all things Alabama Chanin, I stitched by hand the Ballet Sweater designed by HeidiandFinn. The instructions are for machine sewing, and are clear and very well written; however, I was comfortable modifying as needed for hand stitching, and what a joy that proved to be. Because our jersey yardage is 60" wide, one yard easily accommodates a pattern like this one. 

Only a limited supply of 1 yard cuts of Indigo jersey remain - get yours before they disappear!

Large Project Bag, Eco-Dye and Quebracho Rojo, now in the shop!

Large Project Bag, Eco-Dye and Quebracho Rojo, now in the shop!

A few one-of-a-kind project or travel bags are also in the shop.

They're pretty special, and each is a labor of love. Gorgeous fall days spent wrapping bundles, steaming and waiting...and finally unwrapping and sewing. Each is made using organic cotton sateen exhibiting a gorgeous luster made better only by the leaves and lines captured in the eco-bundle process. 

Use as a knitting project bag, travel sewing bag or general travel pouch. Because each one is silky soft to the touch and roomy, let alone just plain beautiful, you'll want yours within reach every single day.  

If you're inclined to make your own project bag, a handful of unique, naturally dyed/eco-dyed fat quarters remain. Have a look in the shop, and happy stitching!

Tags: eco dye, eco bundle, project bags, mini quilt, Crimson Tate, Heather Givens, EPP, English Paper Piecing, Alabama Chanin, organic cotton, organic fabric, natural dye, #readingcircleepp, #crimsontate
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