Scrap-Happy Stash-Busting Quilts: Scrappy Quilt Patterns
I love scraps. To me, they are the comfort food of quilts. My first contact with quilts was not the ornate Baltimore Album quilts or the intricately hand quilted whole...
Quilting
Get quiltingly creative with fresh inspiration from experts who guide you from which quilting tools and rulers give you an accurate first cut to finishing your creation with free motion quilting, whether you use a long arm or do your machine quilting on your home sewing machine.
Free your imagination with improv quilting or embrace the slow stitch movement with hand quilting. There are so many quilting patterns to choose from (or design yourself), there’s no end to the whimsy you can create!
Quilting Fun
Best Tools for Quilting Projects
Quilting is about taking a good piece of fabric and cutting it up to make something amazing! Whether you make traditional quilts, modern quilts, art quilts or just starting to...
Best Fabric and Thread Storage Ideas: Organize Your Stash
Ready for your MSM (Master of Stash Management) degree? I love seeing the innovative ways creative people store and organize their fabric. But the solutions are not one-size-fits-all. What works...
Traditional Quilt Inspiration
Spotlight: Barbara Brackman, Quilt Historian
Was it fate that Barbara Brackman would become a central figure in quiltmaking? An accidental find of a drawer full of vintage quilt blocks ignited Barbara's curiosity, and since then...
Spotlight: Philippa Naylor, Textile Artist
Always up for the next challenge, Philippa Naylor takes on anything she needs to do to challenge her skills, grow as an artist and help others to grow, as well....
Spotlight: Sue Nickels, Quilter, Author and Teacher
Meticulous attention to detail is a hallmark of Sue Nickels' quilts. Inspired by traditional quilts, Sue, often collaborating with her sister, Pat Holly, freshens the designs with nods to current...
Modern Quilt Inspiration
More Modern Quilts
Spotlight: Paula Steel, Modern Quilter
Distinct shapes, clean lines and clear colors reflect the modern quilt esthetic in Paula Steel's designs. Now designing and quilting full time, Paula's use of line and form to create...
Spotlight: Carole Lyles Shaw, Modern Quilter
As a modern quilter, Carole Lyles Shaw focuses on a set of tried and true design principles, resulting in work that is a bold combination of planning and improvisation. Eager...
Spotlight: Audrey Esarey, Modern Quilter
Like many creatives, Audrey Esarey dabbled in many artful activities while growing up. But it wasn't until she went to a quilting class with a woman who would later become...
Art Quilt Inspiration
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Spotlight: Laura Wasilowski, Textile Artist
When you see a Laura Wasilowski quilt, you can't help but smile. Her whimsical pictorial art quilts use wool, as well as her own hand-dyed fabrics and threads, to depict...
Spotlight: Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry, Quilt Artist
An icon in the quilting world, Caryl Bryer Fallert-Gentry paved the way for lovers of machine quilting and bold design. She created quite a stir in the quilt world when...
Spotlight: Frieda Anderson, Fiber Artist
Frieda Andersen is a self proclaimed "Investigator of Ideas". With a formal education in Art History, she has always been interested in making things - using her hands and mind...
More Quilting
How to Sandwich Quilt Layers Together for Quilting
So, you've made a quilt top. Now what? We've got the basics for how to sandwich quilt layers and some tips and ideas to help you finish your quilts. This…
Spotlight: Michele Hardy, Fiber Artist
Michele Hardy creates colorful fiber art that explores shapes and texture. Her work is inspired by all that is colorful in this world -- rocks, mountains, deserts, oceans, sunsets, wildflowers,…
Spotlight: Isabelle Wiessler, Mixed Media Artist
Isabelle Wiessler came across a Patchwork Exhibition which started her journey with fiber art. She works in a series to create fiber and mixed media art exploring texture, color, and…
Spotlight: Ann Turley, Fiber Artist
Ann Turley rediscovered her passion for art in retirement. She now creates fiber art that draws the viewer in to see the details. A touch of whimsy can be seen…
Spotlight: Margaret Abramshe, Studio Artist
Margaret Abramshe has been passionate about art since a young child. With a degree in art education and a masters in visual art, she used her talents to teach in…
Spotlight: Susan Avishai, Fiber Artist
Susan Avishai creates her fiber art from deconstructed and discarded clothing to evoke awareness of textile waste. When her mother died, she was given the task of sorting through her…
Quick and Easy Dog Quilt Block Pattern Tutorial
Dog lover? This simple dog face quilt block comes together quickly with half square triangle and solid fabric blocks! Add your personal touch with embroidery or appliqué and give your…
Spotlight: Russ Little, Fiber Artist
Russ Little found his calling as an artist. Open to exploring any media, Russ finds himself gravitating to fiber and textiles. Look closely at his work for the small stitching…