I grew up wrapped in quilts that told stories. My mother, a gifted and artistic seamstress, made them for every chapter of my life: a twin bed in childhood, a dorm room far from home, cozy evenings on the couch. She stitched beauty and care into everything she made, from handmade Halloween costumes to matching dresses for the two of us. At the time, I resisted the sewing lessons she gently insisted on. But now, as a mother to two daughters, I carry her legacy forward with every quilt I make.

That love of fabric and making runs deep in my family. On both sides of my dad’s family, my great-grandparents worked to create beautiful things — or made it possible for others to do so. The Federated Clothing stores in San Francisco proudly carried “the mark of the Shragge quality” on every label, while my great-grandparents in Lodi were known across the San Joaquin Valley for The Fabric Shop, a place where people came to find fabric for curtains, bedding, clothing, and, of course, quilts.

Fog & Thread is rooted in that legacy — the idea that a quilt is more than fabric and thread. It is a source of warmth, beauty, and connection. I draw inspiration from fabrics, patterns, and the emotions they evoke — how a quilt will feel draped across a bed, folded on a sofa, or wrapped around someone you love. Each design begins with the intention that it will be used, loved, and lived with, not tucked away, but part of the rhythms of home.

Based in Oakland, California, Fog & Thread is a reflection of the quiet beauty of everyday life — thoughtful design, careful craftsmanship, and pieces meant to be cherished and used for years to come.

Each piece is created by hand, with care and intention. Whether it becomes the backdrop of bedtime stories or a quiet companion on your sofa, my hope is that it brings comfort and a sense of home, just as my mother’s quilts always have.

Thank you for being here.

Warmly,
Katie