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Spotlight: Karen Lewis, Textile Artist
Karen Lewis found her way into the artists path after a career break and has never looked back. She screen prints textiles, designs fabric lines, creates quilt patterns and teaches…
How to Make a Fabric Wrapped Rope Trivet (Easy Scrap Fabric Sewing Project)
Looking for a practical way to use fabric scraps? A fabric wrapped rope trivet is one of those projects that is both useful and relaxing to make. By wrapping cotton…
Keyhole Quilt Pattern Version 2
So many quilt blocks, so many versions! As I worked on the traditional Keyhole quilt block, I discovered there is a second quilt block with the same name which I'll…
Spotlight: Roxane Lessa, Fiber Artist
Roxane Lessa creates colorful quilts with movement inspired by her years as a dancer. She likes to show the beauty found in the world through her work, uplifting and bringing…
Spotlight: Maddie Kulig, Founder of Madalynne Intimates
Maddie Kulig has an overarching vision to provide women with feminine lingerie that is as equally beautiful as it is functional, whether that be through sewing their own or buying from the market.…
Spotlight: Valerie Prideaux, Fiber Artist
Try to keep up with Valerie Prideaux! When she was introduced to quilting, it was love at first sight! Inspired to show quilts and gather quilters, Valerie initiated and managed…
Spotlight: Liz Melchor, Pen Plotter and Artist
Liz Melchor was bored and took a drawing class that changed her life. She also leans on her interest in mathematics to code algorithmic art and uses robots, some of…
Spotlight: Barbara Yates Beasley, Collage Artist
Barbara Yates Beasley went to a class for animal portraits and found her niche. She now does commission work for clients creating brightly colored animal fiber art pieces. Her favorite…
Spotlight: Galla Grotto, Textile Artist
Galla Grotto discovered her innate ability to create art as an early teenager. She discovered textiles as an Interior designer and started making textile art pieces. Working in a series,…
Spotlight: Pamela Loewen, Contemporary Artist
Pamela Loewen discovered quilt making as an art form and now creates colorful, joyful and intricately made art quilts with a high level of craftsmanship. She enjoys working in a…
Keyhole Quilt Pattern Version 1 Tutorial
A Keyhole Quilt is a traditional quilt block that is traditionally made in two colors. For a fresh approach, you might consider using three colors to accentuate the key hole.…
How to Stitch in the Ditch – Quilt Tutorial with Video
Learn more about the stitch in the ditch quilting technique. Perfect for both beginners and seasoned quilters, this machine quilting method that follows the lines of your piecing and the…
Japanese Knot Bag Pattern: Free Sewing Tutorial
A Japanese knot bag is a clever little handbag that closes with a simple looped handle instead of a zipper or button. It’s an easy sewing project that’s perfect for…
Spotlight: Betty Ford-Smith, Pinecone Quilter
Betty Ford-Smith fell in love with pinecone quilting and learned the heirloom hand quilting technique from an African American master quilter, Miss Sue. She has captured the stories and process…
Spotlight: Barbara Bushey, Artist
Barbara Bushey took a textile class and knew she found her home. She is inspired by nature and the world around her, especially her time spent at Lake Superior, Barbara…
Spotlight: Janet Goddard, Quilter and Designer
Janet Goddard took a patchwork class to learn a new hobby. The one term class turned into a one year class, more workshops, joining a guild and now writing books,…
Spotlight: Crystal Ross, Textile Artist
Crystal Ross dabbled in several art disciplines and discovered textiles. Her grandparents were incredible rug hookers and she always had great respect for their work. When it seemed to become…
Spotlight: Mabelin Castellanos, Textile Artist
"Mabelin Castellanos is a Cuban fiber artist based in Miami. She interprets life as seen from her window, often made from scrap fabrics. Her practice is marked by self-reflection, pleasant…