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Spotlight: Radha Pandey, Book Artist
Radha Pandey is a book artist who creates handmade paper from a variety of raw materials. Sometimes you'll find her using a letterpress to print on her works of art.…
Spotlight: Michaela Romesburg, Textile Artist
Michaela Romesburg found her love of fabric and sewing early on. While studying costume and textile design, she discovered a textile artist. That was the moment she was inspired to…
Spotlight: Hilary Leslie, Embroidery Artist
Hilary Leslie has spent most of her life drawing and illustrating. She picked up some embroidery supplies at a yard sale thinking it might be interesting to learn how to…
Fabric Napkin Rings: Easy and Quick Sewing Project
Dress up your dinner table setting with DIY napkin rings! It's quick and easy to make fabric napkin rings - and only takes a small bit of fabric! Here is…
How to Whipstitch, Beginners Hand Sewing Tutorial
The whipstitch is a hand-sewing stitch that is used for English Paper piecing and to join fabrics for appliqué and closing openings, like sewing the opening to a stuffed animal.…
Spotlight: Salena Baca, Crochet Educator and Author
Salena Baca turned her hobby and passion into a business. She founded the American Crochet Association to teach people the basics of crochet. And she inspires crocheters with the crochet…
Spotlight: Dani Stanfill, Modern Textile Artist
Dani Stanfill has always been creative. Her Dad signed her up for a quilting class and she fell in love with sewing, fabrics, and quilting. Traditional quilting methods and techniques…
Spotlight: Minna Rothman, Handwoven Tapestry Artist
Minna Rothman comes from a long tradition of weavers and makers. She was recognized in her early years for music and poetry, and now creates tapestries inspired by the emotions…
How to Make a Temperature Quilt: Tips and Ideas
Are you ready for a year-long project? Then you are ready to make a temperature quilt! There are so many ideas and ways to approach it. We asked a few…
Spotlight: Laura Shaw, Modern Quilter
Laura Shaw creates modern quilts with a story. Her quilt Your Mother. Your Daughter. Your Sister. Your Grandmother. You. was banned from a venue because in her artist statement she tells…
Spotlight: Beth Ann Williams, Contemporary Quilter and Fiber Artist
Beth Ann Williams grew up in a creative environment and published her first quilting book in 2000. While she loves to design and create new, original work, she appreciates the…
Spotlight: Kay Leech, Textile Artist
Kay Leech was reaching retirement and wanted to try something creative. She jumped right into courses and studied with City and Guilds. Now she enjoys creating her textile art with…
DIY Cloth Napkins – Easy to Make Sewing Tutorial
Cloth napkins are one of the easiest sewing projects you can make. In less than 20 minutes, you can sew reusable fabric napkins that look beautiful on your table and…
Spotlight: Julie Reuben, Fiber Artist
Julie Reuben came to quilting from bead embroidery and now creates QuiltCon award winning quilts. Look closely at the detailed hand stitching in her work. And she always has a…
Spotlight: Felicia Murray, Fiber Artist
Felicia Murray creates fiber art environments inspired by her feelings, that come to life as she works on the pieces. She enjoys pushing the boundaries of a technique to create…
Spotlight: Sara Brown, Quilt Designer
Sara Brown is new to designing original quilts, and already has a QuiltCon award-winning quilt! She designs her quilts in Adobe Illustrator. Her preferred technique? Hand appliqué! How did you…
Spotlight: Erik Speer, Fiber Artist
Erik Speer started making macrame wall hangings to make a little extra money. Self-taught from YouTube and Pinterest, he explored and experimented with a variety of fiber art techniques. He…
How to Finish Quilted Fabric Postcard Edges
Do you enjoy making quilted postcards and wonder how to make the edges tidy and professional? Add flair to your postcards with our creative and practical techniques to do just…