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Bob Ross Happy Little Tree cross stitch

Spotlight: Haley Pierson-Cox, Knitter, Sewer & Cross-Stitcher

Haley Pierson-Cox designs cross-stitch patterns that make people look twice and smile. A life-long creator and crafter, Haley shares her love of fiber arts by writing her blog. She balances…
Finished four squares for the underground log cabin quilt block

How to Make the Log Cabin Quilt Pattern – Free Tutorial

Log cabin quilt pattern is a well-known and popular traditional quilt block, with strips sewn around a center square. Some sources claim that the log cabin design is the most…
Center a Machine Embroidery Design with Adhesive Spray - Center fabric on stabilizer

Center Machine Embroidery with Temporary Adhesive

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…
Place Embroidery on a T Shirt - Mount hoop on embroidery unit and stitch

How to Place Machine Embroidery on T-Shirts: Tutorial

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…
Center a Machine Embroidery Design with Hoop Templates - Line up template and fabric in hoop

Center Machine Embroidery with Hoop Templates

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…
Center a Machine Embroidery Design with Adhesive Spray - Design stitching out

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…
Embroidery samples of constellations

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…
Devi Chand sunflower upcycled paper necklace

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…
Cross stitch hoop art with baby name and dinosaur

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…
Mont St. Michel by Linda Schmidt

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…
Two finished diy sleep masks

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 finished

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…
Alt text lead image

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…
Crochet granny squares

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…
Envelope pillowcase showing the inside flap

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…
Purple knitted hat from 10,000 Knitted Hats book

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 finished pillowcase folded

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…
Calico Messengers by Lorriane Turner

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…
Finished Wool Appliqué Flower Ornament

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…
Finished Scandinavian fabric stars with snow on an evergreen bush

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…

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