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How to Use a Rotary Cutter – Tips for Beginners
Need to cut straight cuts in your fabric for sewing projects and quilt blocks? The rotary cutter will be your best friend! With a ruler and rotary mat, they make…
Spotlight: Kim Tepe, Fiber Artist
Meet Kim Tepe, the fiber artist whose journey into the world of art began with a passion for fabric. She manipulates fabrics to create her art inspired by often overlooked…
Spotlight: Sally Wright, Textile Artist
Sally Wright was the one in class doodling on book covers. Watching HGTV's "Simply Quilts" sparked a desire to create a quilt for her son. Now, she creates her own…
Spotlight: Mary Ritter, Textile Artist
Mary Ritter has a strong connection to fabric and thread that date back to her early years. From making her own wedding dress to a lifetime of stitching and sewing,…
Spotlight: Susan Brooks, Textile Artist
Susan Brooks is a talented fiber artist with a profound connection to textiles. Comfort and healing are at the heart of her work. She has a passion for conveying intricate…
Spotlight: Emilee Reynolds, Knitter
Meet Emilee Reynolds, a passionate knitting pattern designer with a heartwarming journey. In 2005, she embarked on this creative path, guided by her beloved grandmother's skilled hands. Her initial motive…
Spotlight: Annie Hudnut, Modern Quilter
Annie Hudnut has a lifelong passion for making. Her artistic roots trace back to her early years, where she dabbled in fabric and glue, while her serious dedication lay in…
Spotlight: Frances Crowe, Tapestry Artist
Frances Crowe is a seasoned artist whose creative journey began in childhood. While her formal education sculpted her artistic perspective, it's her unique affinity for tapestry that distinguishes her work.…
Spotlight: Sidnee Snell, Contemporary Textile Artist
Sidnee Snell has always enjoyed making stuff, but it took others' input before she embraced the title of an artist. Her unique approach to quilting challenges traditional norms, inviting and…
Spotlight: Kei Constantinov, Painter and Novelist
Come along with us as we explore the fascinating journey of Kei Constantinov whose art is deeply rooted in anachronistic imagery and neo-medieval techniques. Her artistic influences, instilled by her…
Spotlight: Jilly Frances, Artist
Meet Jilly Frances, an artist with a keen eye for life's subtle wonders. She shares her deep connection to the skies, words, and lines that inspire her artwork. Learn more…
Spotlight: Fuzzy Mall, Textile Artist
A cold winter was all it took for Fuzzy Mall to become a self-taught quilter - fibers don't freeze. Using one-off fabrics sourced from thrift stores, Fuzzy works in a…
Spotlight: Holly Cole, Fiber Artist
Follow along with Holly Cole as she creates hand drawn and painted whole cloth quilts that often focus on the intersection of animal-human relationships and issues. She applies her breadth of…
Spotlight: Annetta Kraayeveld, Contemporary Basketmaker
Annetta Kraayeveld made her first basket and found her passion. She is a self-taught contemporary basketmaker who creates vessels from painted watercolor paper. Drawn to ancient pottery and complex twill patterns, she loves…
Complete List of Common Quilt Terms; a Guide for Beginners
Yes, quilters do have their own language. Do you ever think "What are quilters talking about?". We've rounded up some of the quilt terms and phrases that you hear frequently…
Spotlight: Lisa Lackey, Fabric and Paper Collage Artist
Lisa Lackey memorializes simple moments in our lives creating collage art with fabric, paper and thread. What do you do differently? What is your signature that makes your work stand…
Spotlight: Lyn Crump, Quilter
Lyn Crump started quilting when she bought a King size bed and couldn't find anything she liked as a cover. She is now an award winning quilter who creates unique…
Spotlight: Edwin P Shelton, Mixed Media Artist
Edwin P Shelton has been creative since he was a young child. He has explored many media and now creates abstract mixed media items with fabric, wire and paint. Viewers…