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Collecting Sunstones

Collecting Sunstones

Bonnie Hentosh

“Get up early, walk towards the sun.” Jim motioned east with a dusty hand. “Look around the sagebrush.” The Oregon Sunstone Public Collection Area lies miles past paved roads and...

Collecting Sunstones

Bonnie Hentosh

“Get up early, walk towards the sun.” Jim motioned east with a dusty hand. “Look around the sagebrush.” The Oregon Sunstone Public Collection Area lies miles past paved roads and...

Curve Considerations Pt. 3: Pressing Curves

Curve Considerations Pt. 3: Pressing Curves

Bonnie Hentosh

A good press can truly transform a block! Hold off on your final evaluation until after your curves have met with the iron. The technique below describes the best method...

Curve Considerations Pt. 3: Pressing Curves

Bonnie Hentosh

A good press can truly transform a block! Hold off on your final evaluation until after your curves have met with the iron. The technique below describes the best method...

Curve Considerations Pt. 2: Sewing Curves

Curve Considerations Pt. 2: Sewing Curves

Bonnie Hentosh

Straight seams are lovely in their simplicity - they are speedy and satisfying to sew. While sewing curved seams requires a little more patience and finesse, the soft shape that results...

Curve Considerations Pt. 2: Sewing Curves

Bonnie Hentosh

Straight seams are lovely in their simplicity - they are speedy and satisfying to sew. While sewing curved seams requires a little more patience and finesse, the soft shape that results...

Curve Considerations Pt. 1: Introduction & Working with Templates

Curve Considerations Pt. 1: Introduction & Work...

Bonnie Hentosh

Curves - fancy or foe? I firmly believe that if you can sew a 1/4” straight seam, you’re ready to take on curves. If you’ve had a rough run in...

Curve Considerations Pt. 1: Introduction & Work...

Bonnie Hentosh

Curves - fancy or foe? I firmly believe that if you can sew a 1/4” straight seam, you’re ready to take on curves. If you’ve had a rough run in...

All About Rosehips

All About Rosehips

Bonnie Hentosh

I’m happy that my first official pattern turned out to be rose-related. I didn’t plan it this way, but I’m glad to pay homage to this place that I love:...

All About Rosehips

Bonnie Hentosh

I’m happy that my first official pattern turned out to be rose-related. I didn’t plan it this way, but I’m glad to pay homage to this place that I love:...