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Machine Embroidery Basics for Beginners
I was nervous about trying machine embroidery, but I have been lucky to have Pam Olney, good friend and machine embroidery expert, on speed dial. Pam's expertise was invaluable in…
Spotlight: Samantha Van Noy, Hand Dyed Yarns
What does a fiber artist do when she finds herself allergic to her favorite materials? If you are Samantha Van Noy, you find ways to create hand dyed yarns from…
Spotlight: Devi Chand, Upcycled Paper Artist
Transforming ordinary materials into extraordinary jewelry, upcycled paper artist Devi Chand takes scraps of paper and creates handmade beads which she then fashions into unique necklaces, earrings and bracelets. Things…
Spotlight: Mollie Johanson, Embroidery Artist
Embroidery artist Mollie Johanson's work is all about the smiles - the ones she makes when she creates her designs as well as the happy faces on people who see…
Spotlight: Linda Schmidt, Fiber Artist
Fiber Artist Linda Schmidt thrives on taking an unexpected substance and transforming it into a perfect visual adaptation on one of her art quilts. Known for creating award-winning quilts and…
DIY Sleep Mask: Free Sewing Pattern and Tutorial
Make your own DIY Sleep Mask with our free pattern. This is a perfect project to use up leftover fabric and small pieces of batting. It's a quick and easy…
Disappearing Four Patch Quilt Block Pattern Tutorial
The disappearing four patch is an easy and simple quilt pattern that starts with the basic four patch quilt block that gets cut and sewn back together again. There are…
What is Alt Text? Why is it Important?
You have a website (or thinking about starting one). You add images to your media library, and you see a field that says Alt Text. What is that? Alt text…
Spotlight: Ashlee Elle, Crochet Designer
Crochet Designer Ashlee Elle finds inspiration all around her and expresses it with yarn and a crochet hook. She sees her work as a form of storytelling as she weaves…
How to Make an Envelope Pillowcase – Easy Tutorial
There are many ways to make cute pillowcases to dress up your bed. This method of making an envelope pillowcase protects both ends of your pillow with an inner flap…
Spotlight: Jo Allport, Knitwear Designer
Knitwear designer Jo Allport combines her extensive knowledge of knitting stitches with a love of wearable art to create a seemingly infinite collection of achievable designs. Beginner to advanced knitters…
Burrito Pillowcase Pattern: Easy to Sew Tutorial
Custom pillowcases are easy and fun to make - and you can make them in any fabric combinations! From kid print fabrics to fabrics for the sports fan in your…
Spotlight: Lorraine Turner, Textile Artist
When textile artist Lorraine Turner discovered she had a gift for communicating with animals, her art took a dedicated path that has sustained her ever since. Lorraine maintains a consistent…
Wool Appliqué Flower Ornament
With so many vibrant colors of felted wool available, wool appliqué is a great technique for making ornaments, and this flower ornament can be for a holiday tree or displayed…
How to Make a No-Sew Fabric Scandinavian Star Ornament
Learn how to make a Scandinavian star ornament from fabric with our step-by-step tutorial. You use four fabric strips to make these stars and can use one, two, three or…
Spotlight: Myrna Giesbrecht, Jewelry and Bag Designer
A great believer in doing the work to get the work done, textile and jewelry artist Myrna Giesbrecht has developed a routine to balance the nitty gritty of running a…
Spotlight: Scott Murkin, Quilt Designer
With multiple projects in development at any given time, Quilt Designer Scott Murkin is always busy, whether at his sewing machine, judging at quilt shows or engaged in his day…
Spotlight: Tova Opatrny, Professor Pincushion
Sewing class is always in session with Professor Pincushion, aka Tova Opatrny! With hundreds of free videos, each teaching a specific sewing skill, sewists can power through what they know,…