Sylvia Pippen Designs

Sylvia Pippen Designs is a retail business based in La Conner, WA, specializing in contemporary quilt designs that combine sashiko and applique. The company offers pre-printed sashiko panels, cyanotype panels, laser-cut applique, and a full array of notions including Daruma and Olympus sashiko threads. They also provide wool applique supplies, patterns, fabric kits, books, and host workshops in their studio.

The business offers free shipping on all orders totaling $150 or more, but this free shipping applies only to US orders. For smaller orders, customers are responsible for standard shipping costs. Gift certificates are also available for purchase.

This technique uses an Avery shipping label as a turning guide and audition window for appliqué shapes. The user traces the design onto the label, cuts out the shapes while leaving windows intact, and then places the label sticky-side down on the fabric to cut around it with a 1/8" to 3/16" turn-over allowance.

The store stocks Daruma and Olympus sashiko threads as part of their full array of notions. These threads are specifically designed for the heavy white cotton thread work typical of sashiko against dark backgrounds.

Sylvia's studio and shop in La Conner, WA are open by appointment only. Visitors must contact the business directly to schedule a time to visit or attend a class, as the location is not open for walk-in browsing.

The business operates out of a studio in La Conner, WA, home to the Pacific Northwest Quilt and Fiber Arts Museum. For mail orders, they use a PO Box at PO Box 1414, La Conner, WA 98257.

The FAQ explicitly states that the business does take special requests for designs or products. Customers can inquire about custom items through the provided contact channels.

Specific details regarding the return policy are not fully elaborated in the provided text, but customers are directed to view the e-store policies page for comprehensive information on returns and other policies.

The Block of the Month program is a feature on the website where customers can subscribe to receive monthly quilt blocks. Information about the program can be found on the dedicated Block of the Month page linked from the site.

The Signature Designs series consists of stand-alone kits that are usually purchased individually. Unlike other kits in major series, these still include sashiko thread and transfer paper as part of the package.

These are part of a major series where thread and transfer paper are no longer included in the kits. This change was made because customers often buy several designs at once, making separate purchases more cost-effective.

Sylvia Pippen moved to La Conner, Washington after spending 13 years living on Kauai and the Big Island of Hawaii. The move reflects a transition from a tropical to a Pacific Northwest setting for her studio and shop.

The technique involves a simple, large running stitch of heavy white cotton thread against a dark background to outline intricate designs. This method is often combined with traditional appliqué to create realistic appliquéd flowers and foliage.

The business provides tutorials, wholesale inquiries, and a blog for followers to see upcoming designs. They also offer gift certificates and have a newsletter for updates on new collections and deals.

You can reach Sylvia Pippen Designs by phone at +1 808 443 8420.