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Spotlight: Clay Burnette, Pine Needle Basket Maker
In the Sandhills of South Carolina, artist Clay Burnette gathers longleaf pine needles and turns them into beautiful, one-of-a-kind baskets. Instead of following strict patterns, Clay lets each piece grow…
Spotlight: Deborah Kemball, Fiber Artist
Deborah Kemball has followed a fascinating creative path, from machine-pieced quilts made at lightning speed to richly textured hand appliqué inspired by historic chintz fabrics. After completing the quilt designs…
Spotlight: Tomomi McElwee, Art Quilter
Tomomi McElwee’s quilting journey began with a simple wish to make her daughter’s bedroom feel cozy, but that small project quickly grew into a lifelong creative pursuit. Now based in…
Spotlight: Kate Sandford, Modern Quilter
Quilter Kate Sandford brings curiosity, color, and a spirit of play to everything she makes. What began as a way to reclaim creativity while raising young children has grown into…
Spotlight, Krista West, Embroidery Designer
Embroidery designer Krista West has been stitching for as long as she can remember, turning a lifelong love of needle and thread into designs inspired by historic folk textiles. In…
How to Attach Leather Handles with Rivets
Adding leather handles with rivets is one of those small details that makes a handmade bag feel instantly polished and professional. The best part? You don’t need a heavy-duty sewing…
Spotlight: Chris English, Modern Recycled Quilter
Chris English's path to quilting winds through screen printing experiments, corporate burnout, and a deep love of fabric with a past. His work blends punk energy, street art layering, and…
Spotlight: Avery Tronson, Crochet Artist
Avery Tronson of Citizens Crochet brings a playful, ocean-inspired twist to fiber art, blending creativity, community, and a whole lot of joy. From fruit and whales to giant octopuses, their…
Spotlight: Candi Lennox, Modern Quilt Artist
Candi Lennox didn’t grow up around quilting and first discovered it almost by accident when she signed up for a beginner class. What began as a simple winter hobby slowly…
Spotlight: Jules Vissers, Textile Artist
Jules Vissers creates richly textured works that explore color, movement, and the quiet power of fiber. Based in Florence, she draws inspiration from the natural beauty around her, weaving together…
Quilted Easter Basket Tutorial
Spring always seems to arrive with a little extra sparkle, and a handmade quilted Easter basket is the perfect way to celebrate the season. These sweet little baskets combine colorful…
Spotlight: Fleur Woods, Contemporary Fiber Artist
Textile artist Fleur Woods finds inspiration in the small, sparkling moments of everyday life, from garden wanderings to the quiet rhythm of slow stitching. In this interview, she shares how…
Spotlight: Karen Fuller, Weaver and Textile Artist
Karen Fuller is a weaver who finds magic in repetition, color, and the quiet rhythm of thread on a loom. From coloring blueprints in her dad’s toolbox to carving out…
Spotlight: Lilo Whitener-Fey, Trace Creek Quilting
Meet Lilo Whitner-Fey, a creative force who blends heart, hustle, and a whole lot of thread into her quilting journey. In this interview, she shares how her path unfolded, what…
How to Make a Patchwork Tote Bag
A quilted tote bag is the perfect blend of beauty and practicality, a small quilt you can carry everywhere. Whether you love bold patchwork, modern designs, or textured hand stitching,…
How to Make a Leather Wrapped Rope Handle for a Bag
A leather-wrapped rope handle is the kind of detail that instantly elevates a handmade bag from simple to striking. It combines strength and softness, structure and style, giving your tote…
Spotlight: Stacey aka Curious Sleuth
Stacey Rozen is a craftivist, story-threader, yarn graffitist, and digital artist. She is an avid crocheter and her subversive hook opposes conventional fibre handcrafting traditions as a catalyst for craftivism, dialogue, and…
Spotlight: Tilleke Schwarz, Textile Artist
Embroidery artist Tilleke Schwarz has been stitching stories for decades, blending traditional sampler techniques with pop culture, poetry, and unexpected humor. Raised in the Netherlands with plenty of creative freedom,…