Kickstart 2025 by upcycling denim into quilts, jackets, and wearable art. Discover workshops, denim facts, and creative inspiration for a sustainable year. A new year feels like a fresh cut of fabric—full of promise, intention, and possibility. As we step into 2025, I’m inviting you to look at old denim with new eyes. Those worn jeans? They’re not finished. They’re just getting started. Upcycling denim isn’t a trend—it’s a movement rooted in sustainability, creativity, and storytelling. At Sandra Lee Design, …
Three Justifications for Attending a Nashville Quilting Workshop
Taking a Nashville quilting class is the perfect way to express your creativity. Discover, communicate, and produce with Sandra Lee Design Are you considering giving quilting a try? Here are three reasons to attend a workshop in Nashville.1. Practical EducationCompared to YouTube tutorials, guided practice increases confidence more quickly.2. The Creative CommunityWhile stitching, connect with other makers and exchange stories.3. A Completed ProjectTake something useful, lovely, and unforgettable with you when you depart.Why Nashville?The city is the ideal location for …
Nashville’s Top Attractions for Creative Vacationers
Find Nashville’s creative activities. Join Sandra Lee Design’s quilting or indigo workshops while in the Arcade Arts District. Nashville is a center for art, design, and manufacturing in addition to music. This is a manual for imaginative tourists.Examine the Arcade Arts District.Galleries, artist studios, and historic buildings.Take Part in a Practical WorkshopStudio 58 offers upcycling, shibori indigo, and quilting experiences.Go See Local Makersstudios and boutiques that sell handcrafted items.Bring a handmade memento home.A tote bag, bandana, or quilt block can …
The 5 Essential Tools for Novice Quilters
Essential tools for first-time quilters. Workshops are available from Sandra Lee Design to show you how to use them. Just five basic tools are needed to begin quilting; a room full of technology is not necessary.1: Mat & Rotary CutterFast, accurate cuts.2: Quilting Rulerguarantees precise, uniform blocks.3: Thread & Needlesbasics of sewing by hand or by machine.4: Fabric scissors are the fourth tool.Smooth cuts are the result of dedicated scissors.5: Board and IronCleaner quilts result from pressing seams.Extra AdviceEvery novice …
A Day in My Studio: Getting Ready for a Workshop on Quilting
Take a look at my preparations for a quilting workshop. Get a feel for the Nashville studio of Sandra Lee Design by perusing its furnishings, layout, and energy. Workshops are meticulously organized events. This is my studio routine just before class starts.1. Obtaining MaterialsEverything students need to begin is right there: pre-cut fabric, thread, tools, machines, and kits.2. Making a Lesson PlanLocate a happy medium between classroom instruction and real-world application. I want each student to go away from my …
A Day in My Studio: Getting Ready for a Workshop on Quilting
Workshops require meticulous planning and are not spontaneous events. Before students arrive, several preparations take place in my studio. Getting SuppliesTo help students get started right away, pre-cut fabric, thread, tools, machines, and kits are laid out. Creating a Class FlowStrike a balance between teaching and practical experience. My objective is for students to leave with a completed project and the knowledge gained. Creating the SceneThe studio is set up to encourage discussion, inspiration, and creativity. Music, wall quilts, and …