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How to Find Keywords
In this article, you'll learn what is a keyword and how to find keywords specific to your business. Let’s start with an overview of “What are Keywords”. Keywords are specific…
Spotlight: Jules Bianchi, Needle Felt Artist
Needle felt artist Jules Bianchi has taken three creative passions - photography, filmmaking and needle felting - and created stop-motion short films that feature her felted characters. With an eye…
Spotlight: Beth Hoyes, Embroidery Artist
Transitions in the natural world inspire embroidery designer Beth Hoyes as she draws parallels between creatures and humans who grow through many changes during their lives. Her work examines the…
How to Determine your Target Audience for Digital Ads
Digital advertising is a preferred method for advertisers since a brand can measure the success of their campaign and the ability to specifically target audiences, optimizing the advertising campaign for…
How to Foundation Paper Piece using Freezer Paper
The traditional method of foundation paper piecing stitches through the paper. Then the paper needs to be removed when the quilt block is sewn. With a freezer paper foundation, the…
Foundation Paper Piecing for Quilts: Tutorial and Tips
Foundation paper piecing (sometimes referred to as FPP) is a foundation quilting technique that uses paper to guide stitching lines for a quilt block. This is a great technique for…
Spotlight: Iris van Meer, Crochet Designer
Inspired by her online community, crochet designer Iris van Meer makes crochet accessible by translating patterns that are beginner-friendly and (mostly) free that she offers in her club, A Nice…
Spotlight: Sally Wilson, Cross Stitch Designer and Artist
Is there a person, place or thing that can't inspire a cross stitch design? Cross stitch designer and artist Sally Wilson hasn't found one. Whatever your interest and ability level,…
Spotlight: Pat Pauly, Contemporary Art Quilter
Approaching her work in stages, contemporary art quilter Pat Pauly finds uniqueness and synergy. In her printmaking studio, she creates original fabric, each piece different from the one before, but…
Spotlight: Chris Marchini, Quilt Artist
How many sewists remember learning to sew by making clothes for their Cabbage Patch dolls? That's how quilt artist Chris Marchini fell in love with stitching pieces of fabric together.…
Spotlight: Caroline Hadley, Modern Quilter
With a prolific appetite for design, modern quilter Caroline Hadley has drafted more quilts than any human could possibly make in a lifetime. She has sketch pads and computer files…
Spotlight: Brooke Henry, Mixed Media Art Journaling
Some people just have to make art. With her mixed media and art journaling, Brooke Henry is one of those people. With a nod to her quilting grandmother, Brooke expresses…
How to Make Reusable Fabric Bowl Covers: DIY Tutorial
Fabric bowl covers help keep pesky bugs and debris off of your food. They are a great alternative to using plastic wrap. These DIY bowl covers are like a fabric…
Spotlight: Kathryn Davey, Natural Dyer
Ready to embrace the serendipity that happens when you extract color from nature and use it to transform cloth, natural dyer Kathryn Davey knows that even when she has a…
How to Sew a Card Holder Wallet: Quick and Easy
Make your own card holder wallet to keep just a few cards handy in your pocket, backpack or purse. Our free pattern is easy to make to hold your business…
Maple Leaf Quilt Block: Free Tutorial for 5 Sizes
The maple leaf quilt block is a simple nine patch quilt block made from solid squares, half square triangles and a square with a center stripe. The classic maple leaf…
How to Sew a French Seam: Step-by-Step Tutorial
A French seam is an option for finishing seams, generally used when sewing garments. It is a good choice when sewing light weight, sheer or translucent fabrics, such as chiffons,…
How to Make a Wonky Star Pillow Cover
Pillow covers are perfect home dec projects that easily refresh your decor by season and for holidays. Learn how to make a Wonky Star Pillow Cover to celebrate the Fourth…