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Creative Things To Do In and Around New York City
New York City has been a destination for travelers for centuries, with its support of arts in all forms, culture and dining experiences, makers will find inspiration -- maybe where…
Spotlight: Ricky Tims, Contemporary Quilt Maker
Ricky Tims never met a creative endeavor he didn't fully embrace. This multi-talented artist - musician, art quilter, instructor, entertainer and, now, novelist - must have found a way to…
How to Make a Jewelry Roll-up Travel Case
To help me organize my baubles and keep them from tangling as they bounce around in bags, I needed a travel case that I could roll up for compact packing…
How to Make a Laptop Case
Laptop sleeves can be expensive - and not very durable. Make your own laptop case with 1/2-yard of fabric in less than an hour! You can use a piece of…
Spotlight: Amy Milne, Quilt Alliance
Every quilt tells a story, and Amy Milne, through the Quilt Alliance, provides an easily accessible online forum to document them. Long dismissed as a mere household craft, quilts are…
Spotlight: Irene Schlesinger, Embroidery Artist
When you are trained as a painter, but fall in love with stitch, what do you do? Irene Schlesinger creates on stretched canvas, but with needle and thread, yarn and…
Spotlight: Megan Eckman, Embroidery Artist
If you are looking for unique embroidery designs that go beyond the traditional hearts and flowers, Megan Eckman might be your designer. With an eye for quirky subject matter and…
Best Free Pattern for Making a Baby Bandana Bib
Bandana bibs for babies are popular, and some fit better than others. I took two favorites to design this baby bandana bib pattern, that combines the popular bandana style with…
Letters Home: Oozing Heat
In this letter penned by our father, he wishes his father a happy birthday and shares the adventure of visiting the hospital for a broken toe. Weezie and the girls…
Letters Home: Cutting the Grass & Feeding Sheep
Even something as simple as having a crew come to cut the lawn can become an event when living in Abadan! The crew arrives on their bicycles with a cart…
Spotlight: Bernie Tobisch, Sewing Machine Expert
If you sew, your sewing machine is probably your most important tool. And it may well be the largest investment in your sewing studio. It makes sense to know the…
Spotlight: Andie Solar, Fiber and Punch Needle Artist
When the right thing happens, go for it! That's what Andie Solar did when she lost her day job, took up punch needle embroidery as a hobby, then discovered there…
Spotlight: Kerry Kimber, Knitter and Author
Kerry Kimber's mother not only taught her to knit when she was little, she also gave teenaged Kerry free reign to raid her stash. Her mother's gift of creative joy…
Spotlight: Deb Taylor, Eco Artist
Even though she does not have a lot of traditional art supplies nearby, Deb Taylor finds a way to create. Always taking inspiration from her environment, whether a remote Mexican…
Spotlight: Jessica Long, Embroidery Artist
Like so many others, Jessica Long loved art as a child, but was steered in a more "practical" direction for a career. When she found herself in an area with…
Letters Home: Persian Dust Storm
This quilt depicts the turbulence of a Persian dust storm in 1959 and the way we feel in 2020. The dust and unrest covers everything, offering only glimpses of the other…
How to Make a Travel Kit for English Paper Piecing
Kraft-Tex is a versatile heavy paper product that sews like fabric and acts like leather. It's super sturdy, so is great for a project that will get a lot of…
Spotlight: Deborah Weir, Fiber Artist
Without formal art training - but with an innate need to create, Deborah Weir's fiber art career was sparked when she saw textiles displayed as fine art in the 1970s.…