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Spotlight: Kathleen Field, Quiltmaker and Textile Designer
From colorful quilts to charming hand embroidery, Kathleen Field has spent decades turning inspiration into stitches. She finds ideas in art, architecture, travel, and the everyday patterns around us. In…
Blacktip Reef Shark Crochet Pattern
Pattern designed by Jacki Donhou from DearJackiStitchery Some sharks look fierce, but this little Blacktip Reef Shark is all smiles! With its soft chenille yarn, sweet face, and signature black-tipped…
How to Make an English Paper Pieced Hexagon Flower Pincushion (Step-by-Step)
If you've been curious about English paper piecing (EPP) but weren't ready to commit to a full quilt, this hexagon flower pincushion is the perfect place to start. It's a…
Spotlight: Anne Kelly, Mixed Media Artist
Meet Anne Kelly, a textile artist who turns fabric scraps, vintage treasures, and bits of nature into stitched stories full of hidden surprises. From her cozy garden studio, she layers…
Thread Basting vs. Glue Basting for English Paper Piecing: Which Method Is Right for You?
If you're new to English paper piecing (EPP) — or you've been doing it for years but keep hearing quilters argue about the "right" way to baste — this post…
Spotlight: Suzan Morgan, Textile Artist
Art quilts can tell beautiful stories, and Suzan Morgan uses hers to ask big questions about the world around us. Inspired by current events and guided by her heart, she…
Spotlight: Anastasia Zielinski, Multidisciplinary Visual Artist
Anastasia Zielinski finds inspiration everywhere, especially in the quiet beauty of nature. Through colorful paintings, layered fiber art, and welcoming art classes, she reminds us to slow down, look closely,…
Spotlight: Linda Syverson Guild, Fiber Artist
Linda Syverson Guild has been making things since she was a little girl, building dollhouses from cardboard and sewing on her mom's Featherweight machine. Today, she combines her love of…
Spotlight: Mimi Czajka Graminski, Multidisciplinary Artist
Mimi Czjka Graminski's work invites us to slow down and look closely. Using fabric, light, found objects, and even logs, she creates sculptures and installations that feel alive with movement.…
Spotlight: Heidi Zielinski, Fiber Artist
Heidi Zielinski turns fabric, thread, and found textures into beautiful abstract quilts inspired by the natural world. Growing up surrounded by the mountains of Montana gave her a lifelong love…
How to Make Cloth Napkins with a Serger (Easy Rolled Hem Tutorial)
If you have a serger, a rolled hem is one of the fastest ways to finish cloth napkins. The narrow stitched edge looks neat and professional while adding just a…
How to Make Reversible Cloth Napkins (Easy Sewing Tutorial)
Reversible cloth napkins are a simple sewing project that gives you two looks in one. Choose coordinating fabrics for a seasonal table, mix favorite prints, or make a set that…
How to Make a Cloth Napkin with Rick Rack Trim
Rick rack adds a fun pop of color and texture to simple cloth napkins. This easy sewing project is perfect for beginners and takes less than 30 minutes to make.…
Spotlight: Antje Rook, Textile Artist
Some artists carve stories from stone. Antje Rook stitches them with fabric, thread, and heart. Her colorful textile art celebrates women, hope, humor, and the moments that shape our lives,…
Spotlight: Kate Veselunka, Crochet Designer
Some people crochet to relax. Kate Veselunka crochets to explore. Her colorful designs are filled with texture, new stitches, and creative surprises that keep both her and other makers excited…
Spotlight: Annye Driscoll, Foamsmith, Sewist, and Propmaker
Cosplay artist, prop maker, and author Annye Driscoll loves turning big ideas into amazing costumes using everything from fabric and foam to some very unexpected materials. In this interview, they…
Spotlight: Kaitlin Rim, Fiber Artist
Color, curiosity, and intuition come together in the work of fiber artist Kaitlin Rim. Through scraps, secondhand fabrics, and bold color combinations, she creates quilted pieces that feel both playful…
Spotlight: Will Chatlosh, Crochet Artist
Will Chatlosh proves that a crochet hook can do much more than make blankets and stuffed animals. His colorful freeform crochet portraits are full of personality, showing just how expressive…