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Easy Weekend Sashiko Projects
Sashiko stitching is not only beautiful and steeped in tradition, its practice is meditative, so it's almost a form of self-care.
Spotlight: Shirley Hudson, Designer
While her first embroidery project at age 10 presented challenges, Shirley Hudson is glad she persisted. She has made a career out of stitch, and her work designing patterns doesn't…
Spotlight: Susie Monday, Fiber Artist and Teacher
Raised in a creative home, at the age of 9 with the gift of a "real" artist box, Susie Monday became an Artist-with-a-Capital-A. She believed it, and so it was…
Spotlight: Alexis Deise, Contemporary Quilter
As a contemporary quilter, Alexis Deise works in series to focus and dig deeper into ideas that are important to her, all while honoring the women who built an enduring…
Spotlight: Cindy Needham, Quilting Instructor
Cindy Needham caught the quilting bug at a young age, inspired by traditional quilts she saw while growing up in the Blue Ridge Mountains. By incorporating vintage linens into her…
Spotlight: Sarah Ann Smith, Quilt Artist
To do what you love is a gift. To be good at it takes practice. And Sarah Ann Smith works hard at art quilting, resulting in a body of work…
Spotlight: Susan Lenz, Fiber and Installation Artist
After spending a couple of decades studying and working with artists, Susan Lenz found her true calling: to BE an artist. She pushed the boundaries of traditional expectations with her…
Spotlight: Sarah Pedlow, Embroidery Artist
Step into Sarah Pedlow world of ethnic embroidery and experience rich cultures and storytelling traditions, all accomplished with the simple tools of needle and thread. This Amsterdam-based American artist leads…
Spotlight: Kelly Ashton, Quilt Designer
Inspired by a Grandmother's Flower Garden quilt that her grandmother made for her before she was a twinkle in anyone's eye and her love of all things math-related, Kelly Ashton…
Spotlight: Ghylenn Descamps, Paper Artist
Passionate about Japanese culture and creativity, French artist Ghylenn Descamps writes, illustrates, makes (especially with paper) and coaches creative people. Constantly exploring the potential of her own creativity, Ghylenn's energy…
Spotlight: Tammy Silvers, Quilter and Pattern Designer
When Tammy Silvers jumped into quilting, she stuck the landing and took off running! She has designed dozens of quilts, markets her patterns and teaches so that other makers can…
How to Make a Scrunchie: Easy DIY Sewing Tutorial
Hair scrunchies - the perfect accessory for tying up your hair, or adorning your wrist. They are so easy to make with just a little bit of fabric and some…
Interlaced Running Stitch
The interlaced running stitch is also known as the double threaded running stitch. It starts with the basic running stitch and then is laced one direction with either the same…
Spotlight: Anne Niles Davenport, Fiber Artist
Anne Niles Davenport took up weaving on a dare and immediately felt a connection. She has never repeated a piece, so every time you look at her work you will…
Spotlight: Micaela Losada, Felt Artist
Largely self-taught, Argentinian artist Micaela Losada finds her most fulfilling expressive outlet in creating with wool felt. She is fueled by the challenge of finding ways to make fibers react…
Spotlight: Adia Mei Jun Bobo, Jewelry Metalsmith
Adia Bobo's distinctive hand-forged jewelry echoes the shapes and textures of nature with clean, modern lines. Her work is a triple threat: bringing beautiful wearable art to her customers, a…
Spotlight: Jenny Hill, Hand Felted Wearable Artist
After a southern California life in PR, Jenny Hill wanted to feed her creative side. She discovered felting and never looked back. Jenny immersed herself in organic farming and learned…
Spotlight: Geraldine Wilkins, Modern and Art Quilter
Geraldine Wilkins has tried many styles of quiltmaking, and creates with most of them! An accomplished quilter and certified quilting ruler instructor with numerous published designs in her portfolio, most…