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...
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Spotlight: Mandy Pedigo, Fiber Artist
Mandy Pedigo is a dedicated researcher and writer, who brings stories to life in her fiber art. She explores her heritage, as well as land, water, and environmental issues as…
Spotlight: Heather Stoltz, Fiber Artist
Heather Stoltz creates quilted wall hangings and fabric sculptures inspired by social justice issues, Jewish texts, and life as a mother. Look closely at the details in her pieces to…
How to Make the Duck Tracks Quilt Block Pattern
Learn how to make the Duck Tracks Quilt Block with our step-by-step instructions. Only two types of blocks are used - squares and half-square triangles. Even though it looks like…
Working in a Small Group: Sassy
Many artists join or create small groups for sharing and critique which becomes an important part of their art practice. Working in a small group is a way to bounce…
Spotlight: Courtney Zerizef, Quilter and Teacher
Courtney Zerizef started using a sewing machine in her mid-20s. For Courtney, creating something is where she feels the most at peace. It’s where her brain can finally turn off,…
Spotlight: Willy Doreleijers, Textile Artist
Willy Doreleijers creates detailed textile art that draws attention to the influence of humans on their living environment. Her pieces are rich compositions, characterized by her bold use of color…
Spotlight: Viviana Lombrozo, Visual Artist
Viviana Lombrozo enjoys working with a variety of materials and techniques to create her art. Her favorite part? The actual creative process of artmaking. How did you find yourself on…
Machine Trapunto Quilting Tutorial: Adding Texture
Trapunto is a technique that has been used for centuries. It is the art of adding padding to create a raised surface on fibers. You'll see this technique used in…