This weekend the Stitch and Sew Studio in West Seattle officially opened! I’ve been meaning to do a post about this sooner, but time got the best of me. A lot has gone on this last month…one being that I’ve decided to leave my day job in the biotech industry so I can stay home with my son. My new job (other than being a full-time mommy π will be working part-time at this new studio! I will be planning and hosting parties and events, as well as teaching quilting classes.
This studio is something else because the sky is the limit on what this space has to offer. Baby showers, children’s birthday party’s, events, sewing and quilting classes and open sewing sessions – this space was made for the community to foster a fun and creative environment. Monica Skov (owner of the West Seattle Fabric Co.) opened this studio because it’s what the community craved; a fussy-free and fun, creative learning space where the community can come together and create! This will be done via after school sewing classes, mother and child sewing projects, all levels of sewing classes and as mentioned previously, baby showers where guests make bibs, appliqued onesies or a group quilt for the mom-to-be.
The grand opening went really well! Lots of people came out to see what the studio is all about. The back was stocked with sewing themed sweets by a local caterer, there were raffles for free fabric and classes, and local fabric designer Lida Enche came in and showed off her textile collections and artwork. The Stitch and Sew Studio received a lot of support and enthusiasm from the community! Thank you to all who popped in. π
Anyway, I can go on and on about this space but I wanted to dedicate this post to showing off some fun and inspiring pictures of the new space that I took before the doors opened to the public.
If you’re in the Seattle area, you’re welcome to drop by to see what it’s all about, or check out the Stitch and Sew Studio website for details and follow the Stitch and Sew Studio’s Facebook page to keep updated on the latest classes.
Lastly, check out this fun article on the West Seattle blog from a couple weeks ago where the space was used for the first time by the Seattle Modern Quilt Guild before the doors officially opened. See the studio being put to use and getting lots of love!
Ready for some pictures?!
Entrance to the studio. Blue and pink striped awning – you can’t miss it!
Monica Skov and Lida Enche posing with Lida’s original textile paintings. I was absolutely thrilled to
meet Lida, a local fabric designer who came in and explained the
process of how her paintings are scanned and transferred onto textiles –
very interesting stuff!
Some extra supplies and embellishments for the crafter π
And of course I can’t go without posting some beautiful quilts on display at the studio!
And lots of sewing themed sweets locally baked. And yes! There will be a menu available for events and parties.
Adorable monster bibs and onesie samples I made for baby shower ideas.
More beautiful quilts!
The quilt above is by Katie Pedersen who will be hosting a class on this beautiful half-square triangle quilt. Check out the website for details.
More cozy quilts (above and below) made by mwah…
The picture below was actually taken a few nights before the grand opening. Stitch and Sew Studio will provide Babylock sewing machines; very dependable and easy to use.
Come check out the studio and get inspired to create something! You can follow what’s new at the studio via the Stitch and Sew Studio’s Facebook page.
I’m excited to be posting all the fun projects I have planned for the studio, so stay tuned. My 6 month hiatus of no-sewing-after-having-my-son is definitely over!
That is so exciting that you'll be able to take off and spend more time with your son. And then to think that you'll be working at the Stitch & Sew Studio is just awesome. I'm looking forward to going over and checking out the store. I can't wait to see the classes that will be offered.
Congratulations! Best of luck with this new venture!
Wow!!! Makes me wish I still live in Freemont and not Texas! Good luck!
Jera, it was a pleasure meeting you. Your intelligent and friendly energy is going to be a real asset to the workshop. We are so lucky to have you in West Seattle. Lets stay in touch! XO Lida
Oh how exciting! I wish you the best on your new job! I need to stop by one day. I haven't visited this shop/studio yet as I'm new to the area and living NE of the city.
Oh how incredible! I'm super-jealous of your new life with the balance between working in the quilting shop and being a Mom. I'd love to make a trip to Seattle some day. Best of luck with the new space, I hope it's very successful!
I want to live here! Wonderful!