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Spotlight: Ama F, Creator & Maker
Ama F stays busy making. She knits, sews, quilts, embroiders and recently taken up needlepoint. Always with a project nearby, both at home and on her commute. You knit, sew…
Spotlight: Blair Treuer, Textile Artist
Self taught textile artist Blair Treuer listens to her heart as she creates her portraits intuitively. Inspired by her family, she uses bits of fabric to communicate the images that…
Spotlight: Jeanette Walton, Quilter and Teacher
Jeanette Walton is definitely on Team Foundation Paper Piecing, creating complex designs with sharp points and angles. Quilting is in her DNA, both her mother and grandmother were quilters. Her…
Spotlight: Kathie Kerler, Fiber Artist
Look closely at the fiber art created by Kathie Kerler. You'll find small touches like hand stitching, beads and hand-twisted cords adding intricate interest to her work. As a NACQJ…
How to Sew Pintucks; Sewing Tutorial for Beginners
Make a garment with texture using a pintuck foot to add surface design. Stitch the pintucks onto a larger piece of fabric, then cut the pattern pieces.
Spotlight: Linda Anderson, Fine Art Quilter
Linda Anderson has always had a passion to create. She saw her first art quilt and realized she had discovered her perfect medium to explore her visions. Each piece of…
How to Make Double Welt Piping for Upholstery
Learn how to make double piping with our step-by-step tutorial. It's super easy and finishes off your diy home dec projects professionally. Generally used in upholstery, double piping can be…
Spotlight: Laurie Russman, Fiber Artist
Laurie Russman takes time to play, creating bright and colorful art quilts. She seeks to inspire joy in the viewer, with her whimsical designs often featuring her cats. Using color…
Spotlight: Jann Spillane, Bead Artist
Once Jann Spillane explored bead embroidery as a craft, she hasn't stopped. Creating intricate necklaces inspired by cultural and celestial themes, Jann works on her art every day. Whether displayed…
Courthouse Steps Quilt Block Pattern, How To Tutorial
The courthouse steps quilt pattern is a very common traditional quilt block and a variation of the log cabin block. It is perfect for beginners using only squares and rectangles.…
Spotlight: Patti Barker, Wearable Artist
Patti Barker creates wearable works of art that communicate strong messages with fiber. She embellishes her creations with beads and other fibers, using bases of nuno felting,. How did you…
Spotlight: Sophie MacNeill, Fiber Artist
Inspired by nature and the world around her, Sophie MacNeill creates amazingly detailed fiber art pieces with hand dyed fabrics. Stitching forces Sophie to slow down and look closely. Her…
Spotlight: Debbie Maddy, Indigo and Shibori Artist
Debbie Maddy discovered her passion for quilting and later discovered her love for indigo dying. She has now designed her 10th line of fabrics based on her indigo dyed fabrics…
Spotlight: Christa Watson, Quilt and Fabric Designer
Christa Watson takes the fear out of machine quilting on a domestic sewing machine. She also designs quilt patterns and has her own fabric line with Benartex! She practices everyday,…
Spotlight: Paula Gron, Fiber Artist
Always an artist, Paula Gron has evolved from creating sculptural baskets to designing and constructing 3D fiber art. Inspired by nature, she explores life-giving seeds and pods. Her experience in…
Crumb Quilting: Zero Waste Idea for Fabric Scraps
Are you a saver of your fabric scraps? Even those little bits and tiny pieces? Do you love quilting projects that aren't all about precision? Then crumb quilting is for…
Spotlight: Jennie Jo Lamb, Quilt Designer
Inspired by nature and everyday life, Jennie Jo Lamb designs fool-proof quilt designs perfect for confident beginners. She writes her patterns with what she calls "square-up room" so if your…
Spotlight: Leotie Richards, Textile Artist
Leotie Richards designed textiles as an art director for retail sales. With retirement, she transferred those skills to art quilting, taking a variety of workshops to learn new techniques. Now…