It came out last week: the Brno Patchwork Meeting, the biggest annual patchwork show in the Czech Republic, is ending. For good. For the whole community here, that's a real loss. Over the years the show had built up a lovely reputation abroad too, and it was one of the few chances for makers from all over the country to get in one room together – ...
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Welcome to the Vierma blog — a place for everyone who loves fabrics, patchwork and sewing. 🧵
Our articles are written by Karen, the owner of Vierma.cz, who not only selects the fabrics, but also creates with them herself. Here you’ll find inspiration for new projects, tips on combining colours and patterns, practical advice, as well as introductions to the collections and brands available in our shop.
We write about what we love, what we have tried ourselves, and what could make your creative time easier or more enjoyable.
Whether you are sewing a quilt, a bag, a cushion, or simply looking for a fabric that will one day become something beautiful, you are in the right place.
Browse our articles — and when you are ready to start choosing, take a look at our New arrivals section first, where you will find the latest fabrics and collections. ✂️
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The Brno Patchwork Meeting is ending – and I can't say I'm surprised
How to match fabrics for your first patchwork project
Are you just starting with patchwork and not sure how to choose fabrics that will work well together? Choosing fabrics can feel a little overwhelming at first, but it is actually one of the most enjoyable parts of the whole creative process. Patchwork is all about combining colors, patterns, and contrast. Sometimes a soft, harmonious palette works...
The right tools for the job. And I'll tell you why.
You know how people say it doesn't matter what you use, as long as you make it with love? Well. Up to a point. For years I'd watch the US quilting tutorials and wonder how they got their seams so flat and neat. Mine always looked like I'd sat on them. I bought irons — small ones, big ones — and was still unhappy. Seams were creeping. Folds wouldn'...
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