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Spotlight: Akemi Ki, Illustrator and Textile Designer
Akemi Ki spent her childhood drawing pictures. Now, she creates textile designs for Spoonflower, and creates highly detailed illustrations on 3D cards, concertinas, and gate fold card. For Akemi, imagination…
Spotlight: Kirsten Bollen, Modern Landscape Artist
Like many others, Kirsten Bollen turned the pandemic into finding her artistic voice. Inspired by the Rocky Mountains, she creates modern landscape art with her colorful limited palette. Oh, and…
Spotlight: Deborah Jean Cohen, Weaver
During the pandemic, Deborah Jean Cohen joined two groups on Facebook, a Nyingma dharma group who practiced the Longchen Nyingtik Guru Yoga together, and a potholder weaving group on Facebook. The…
Quilt Label Ideas: What to Include and Getting Creative
Yes, you should put a label on each quilt you make. Some can be basic, others can be creative. Suit your style! In this article we'll cover the basics that…
Hidden Wells Quilt Block Pattern and Tutorial
The Hidden Wells quilt block pattern is super fun (and easy) to make. You start with four strips of fabric all the same width and sew them together. Cut some…
Spotlight: Noreen Crone-Findlay, Fiber Artist
Noreen Crone-Findlay has been a fiber artist since a young age. She knits, crochets, weaves, sews, and more. She creates one-of-a-kind dolls and is now teaming with her family to…
Spotlight: Judith Content, Fiber Artist
Judith Content creates colorful fiber art with her hand-dyed silk fabrics that she over-dyes and discharges to create visual interest. Her work has evolved over the years and now she…
Spotlight: Laney Boyd, Hand Embroidery Artist
Laney Boyd has degrees in music and experimented with many visual arts and crafts. She discovered embroidery and now creates detailed hand embroidery art. Her favorite stitch? The satin stitch!…
Spotlight: Zak Foster, Fiber Artist
Zak Foster learned about quilting from YouTube and Instagram. His works tell stories that are important in his life. Used textiles he finds along his journeys, guides Zak to work…
Spotlight: Beverly Ayling-Smith, Textile Artist
Beverly Ayling-Smith uses textiles from our everyday lives to create her work that focuses on the emotional dimensions of loss, absence, and grief. Her experience in research into emotional barriers…
Spotlight: Joan Schulze, Fiber Artist
Joan Schulze grew up in a creative home. Creating fiber art and writing poetry, reflecting her feelings and thoughts have been a part of Joan's life. How did you find…
How to Make a Modern Mosaic Quilt Block: Free Pattern
The Modern Mosaic quilt block uses three fabrics to create a pattern that moves across your quilt, similar to a tile mosaic pattern. It is put together only using half…
Spotlight: Caroline Champion, Abstract Embroidery Artist
Caroline Champion creates abstract hand embroidered art with acrylic paints and thread. Ideas come to her from nature, overheard conversations, lines of buildings, clouds and more. Her pieces reflect her…
Spotlight: Sue Colozzi, Fiber Artist
Sue Colozzi has always had an interest in fiber arts. She studied weaving in school but later found she preferred fabric as her medium. After making her first scene out…
Spotlight: Kinga Foldi, Textile Sculptor
Kinga Foldi has been creative since a young age. She studied traditional craft techniques but is drawn to textiles for their endless possibilities. Using pintucks and folds, she creates her…
What is a Fat Quarter Pre-Cut in Quilting?
So, what exactly is a fat quarter pre-cut in quilting? If you are new to sewing or quilting, you'll want to know about fat quarters! Those are the neat little…
Spotlight: Judy Kirpich, Fiber Artist
Judy Kirpich started her journey as a fiber artist by making her own clothes. A class with Nancy Crow was her first step into the world of fiber art. Her…
Spotlight: Scott Culley, Textile Designer
Scott Culley began sewing as a child. He started quilting after the birth of their son. Inspired by the modern quilt movement, he uses his architecture background to design complex…