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Spotlight: Fleur Rendell, Visual Artist
Fleur Rendell has enjoyed art throughout her life, both as a maker and a viewer. She finds inspiration for her work in everyday objects and items that hold memories. How…
Spotlight: Viviana Lombrozo, Visual Artist
Viviana Lombrozo enjoys working with a variety of materials and techniques to create her art. Her favorite part? The actual creative process of artmaking. How did you find yourself on…
Machine Trapunto Quilting Tutorial: Adding Texture
Trapunto is a technique that has been used for centuries. It is the art of adding padding to create a raised surface on fibers. You'll see this technique used in…
Spotlight: Joyce Martelli, Fiber Artist
Joyce Martelli grew up with her mother who quilted but didn't have an interest until she took an art quilt class. She works across multiple media, creating art quilts and…
Spotlight: Elina Lukas, Abstract Artist
Elina Lukas creates abstract art that is impacted by her surroundings, shapes, light and shadows, emotions, and the need to feel peace and tranquility. She works with discipline and consistency,…
How to Choose Batting for a Quilt: Tips and Types
Your quilt top is done and you are ready to quilt. Are you overwhelmed when you are in the batting aisle in your local quilt shop? So many choices for…
Road to California Quilt Block Pattern Tutorial
Whether you are going to the Road to California quilt show or not, you can whip up this quick and easy Road to California quilt block pattern! It uses a…
Spotlight: Erin Fletcher, Bookbinder and Instructor
Erin Fletcher crafted her first book from a weaving while studying at the School of the Arts of Chicago. She wanted to learn more about bookbinding, and continued her education…
Spotlight: Proud Wednesday, Bead Artists
Meet sisters Keri and Jaymie, who are Proud Wednesday. During the pandemic, Keri purchased a few 'learn to bead' kits, and there was no turning back. Following in their Great…
Spotlight: SIMJI, Rug Tufting Artist
SIMJI is a content creator who took up rug tufting to create content for audiences. She now has millions of followers across social media, and has written her first book.…
Spotlight: Robin L Bernstein, Artist
Robin Bernstein creates intricate art by cutting designs out of plywood, covering them with a beeswax mixture and pressing thousands of tiny cut pieces of colored string into the wax. Each…
Spotlight: Judy Langille, Fiber Artist
Judy Langille studied art education in school. She is now a full time artist working with fibers to create her own cloth with natural dyes, screen printing and more. Working…
Spotlight: Melissa Galbraith, Fiber Artist
Melissa Galbraith grew up in a creative home and began stitching at a young age. She turned her hobby into a small business and now teaches people how to embroider,…
Spotlight: Cecilia Koppmann, Textile Artist
Once Cecilia Koppmann learned how to dye her own fabric, the world of textile art opened for her. She enjoys every part of the process creating her art - from…
Spotlight: Teake Zuidema, Creative Photographer
Teake Zuidema has worked on visual stories for newspapers, magazines, and websites for over 25 years. He finds inspiration in visiting new places and cultures. Now, he enjoys exploring and…
Scrappy Heart Quilt Block Pattern: Free Tutorial
Time to pull out that scrap basket and have fun making this quick and easy scrappy heart quilt block pattern just in time for Valentine's Day - or anytime you…
Spotlight: Hannah O’Hare Bennett, Artist and Papermaker
Hannah O'Hare Bennett creates one-of-a-kind art using handmade paper, beads, yarns, fabrics, and other fibers. Don't be surprised if you also find natural materials that caught her interest. How did…
DIY Door Draft Stopper: Easy Sewing Project
Brrr, it's cold outside. Do you have a small gap under your door to the outside? Or to your basement or attic? Making a door draft stopper (and then using…