When you’re new to sewing, the array of options in color, fabric and pattern is dizzying. All of those getting-started choices can be quite a hurdle, which is why Kate developed the swatch service concept.

Kate is the proprietress of The Confident Stitch, a long-time Stitched in Color sponsor out of Montana. They’ve had a lot of success with their swatch card service, which delivers a curated group of seasonal fabric choices, combined with project ideas by post. It’s both an inspiring and educational experience, with top notch video tutorials. Plus, members get 10% off on any fabrics they purchase from the card.

Kate’s Swatch Experience comes in two flavors: one for garment sewists and one for quilters.

{gar}Meant for You

The {gar}Meant for You swatch experience is a curated, tactile, and informative fabric shopping experience that’s designed to help you confidently sew your dream wardrobe!

You choose between Warm Tones and our Cool Tones swatches to compliment your coloring and receive a small, yet high-tech package delivered to your door. Gar-Meant For You includes:

• Ten seasonal garment fabric swatches

• Pattern suggestions to complete the look

• Expert sewing tips

• Kate’s helpful video tutorials

• Exclusive access to sewing resources

Combining fabric types with garment patterns is still a challenge for me. The swatch service is inspiring, and seeing the fabrics in person really teaches me a lot. The Confident Stitch has a lot of experienced staff, so you can bet that’s where I send my questions when I’m planning a garment project! In fact, there is one in the planning stage right now!

We Quilt this City

If you love to quilt, the We Quilt This  City (WQTC) subscription will supply you with fun & straightforward quilting ideas and provide a community to do make with. WQTC includes:

• A seasonal collection of hand-selected ready-to-use 5.5” quilting cotton fabric squares

• Instructions for a small & large quilting project

• Kate’s helpful instructional videos

• Exclusive access to quilting resources

The Confident Stitch sent me the winter quilt fabrics in advance so I could get an early look. The colors are cozy, and who can resist fun, seasonal prints? You can make this pillow with the squares that come in the WQTC subscription or order more fabric to make the winter quilt, pattern included. Subscribe to We Quilt This City by December 7th to receive the winter delivery!

Kate’s Swatch Experience ships out four times a year, with the winter shipment coming this December. It’s not too late to try it and you can cancel anytime. If you’re still on the fence, check out The Confident Stitch Instagram feed. The store has a playful personality that puts one at ease, while at the same time delivering high-quality, educational content. Enjoy!