Blog - Behind the "Seams"

Why We'll Never Stop Offering New Prints (Even When It's Hard)

Why We'll Never Stop Offering New Prints (Even ...

At Leia's, offering a diverse range of prints for every bag is a deliberate choice — one that costs us in time, labor, and materials. Here's why we'll never stop...

Why We'll Never Stop Offering New Prints (Even ...

At Leia's, offering a diverse range of prints for every bag is a deliberate choice — one that costs us in time, labor, and materials. Here's why we'll never stop...

Buying Things That Have a Story: Discover Unique Treasures

Buying Things That Have a Story: Discover Uniqu...

There's a kind of woman who doesn't buy things on impulse. She asks questions. She reads the whole page. She sits with it for a few days. This is for...

Buying Things That Have a Story: Discover Uniqu...

There's a kind of woman who doesn't buy things on impulse. She asks questions. She reads the whole page. She sits with it for a few days. This is for...

Handmade Patchwork Story: Transforming Fabric Scraps into Treasures

Handmade Patchwork Story: Transforming Fabric S...

The Garden Patch Kindle sleeve started in a scrap basket. Here's the story of how four leftover fabrics became one of my favorite things I've ever made.

Handmade Patchwork Story: Transforming Fabric S...

The Garden Patch Kindle sleeve started in a scrap basket. Here's the story of how four leftover fabrics became one of my favorite things I've ever made.

A Quilter's Story: The Quilts She Gave Away

A Quilter's Story: The Quilts She Gave Away

A friend showed me her mother’s quilts one afternoon — and told me how, after her divorce, she gave them all away. It’s a story I can’t stop thinking about,...

A Quilter's Story: The Quilts She Gave Away

A friend showed me her mother’s quilts one afternoon — and told me how, after her divorce, she gave them all away. It’s a story I can’t stop thinking about,...

Close-up of handmade quilted patchwork fabric featuring vintage florals, lace trim, stripes, and polka dots in neutral tones

The Quilting Process: From Fabric to Finished M...

Ever wondered what really goes into making a one-of-a-kind handmade bag? From early morning fabric hunts at local quilt shops to the final zipper pull, I'm taking you behind the...

The Quilting Process: From Fabric to Finished M...

Ever wondered what really goes into making a one-of-a-kind handmade bag? From early morning fabric hunts at local quilt shops to the final zipper pull, I'm taking you behind the...

Slow Fashion: Embrace Sustainable Fashion in a Fast-Paced World

Slow Fashion: Embrace Sustainable Fashion in a ...

Discover the Power of Slow Fashion in Our Fast-Paced World In a world that thrives on speed and immediacy, slow fashion offers a refreshing escape by prioritizing sustainability and timeless...

Slow Fashion: Embrace Sustainable Fashion in a ...

Discover the Power of Slow Fashion in Our Fast-Paced World In a world that thrives on speed and immediacy, slow fashion offers a refreshing escape by prioritizing sustainability and timeless...