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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
Learn how to design a pattern for a Japanese knot bag that is just the perfect size for your needs. Then, learn tips and tricks on how to make your…
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…
Spotlight: Katy Gollahon, Quilt Artist
Katy Gollahon is a quilt artist inspired by her daily walks in nature and around her community. Both in her career as a scientist and as an art quilter, Katy…
Spotlight: Bridget Daly, Fiber Artist
Bridget Daly discovered Huichol yarn painting and the rest is history. Her work challenges the viewer to reconsider what is true. Look closely at the detail in her work. She…
Spotlight Sena Runa, Paper Art Designer
Sena Runa is a paper art designer who uses the traditional medium of quilling to create intricate designs. She uses wider strips of paper to create larger shadows in her…
Guide to Standard Quilt Sizes with Printable Chart
So, how wide or long should the finished quilt be? We've compiled the most common sizes of quilts, which batting size to use and how to calculate the finished size…
Spotlight: Liz Riley, Feltmaker & Textile Artist
Liz Riley is a feltmaker and textile artist who founded her small creative business in 2017. Her designs are inspired by experimenting with colour and texture, focusing on traditional feltmaking…
Spotlight: Daisy Aschehoug, Modern Quilt Designer
Meet Daisy Aschehoug. She is a modern quilter who has embraced curves in her quilts. Inspired by the artistic and functional aspects of quilts, she shares her insights into perfect…
Spotlight: Sandy Moore, Mixed Media Collage Artist
Sandy Moore is a mixed media collage artist who creates portraits, landscapes and beautiful flowers with fabrics. When she works with fabric, she feels connected to all of the women…