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Zip bag made from naturally dyed fabrics with pen and notebooks by Mildred & Sama of Suula

Spotlight: Mildred and Sama of Suula

Suula started more than twelve years ago as a personal activity of creative expression. Today, it is a collaborative project in constant search for alternatives and processes with low environmental…
Misty #1 by Katriina Flensburg

Spotlight: Katriina Flensburg, Fiber Artist

Guided by her Finnish roots and a love for Nordic simplicity, Katriina Flensburg finds inspiration in nature, color, and form. Her work blends tradition with modern expression, always chasing the…
Secretary Bird embroidery by Laura McGarrity

Spotlight: Laura McGarrity, Embroiderer and Fiber Artist

Laura McGarrity found her creative voice through embroidery, where she could finally "draw" with needle and thread. From detailed animals to everyday inspirations, her work celebrates nature, curiosity, and the…
Eruption fiber art by Lee McLean

Spotlight: Lee McLean, Textile Artist

From her first stitches with a neighborhood quilting group to studying visual art full-time, Lee McLean has built a vibrant practice as a textile artist. She combines improv piecing, hand-dyed…
Candy corn bowlies flat lay

Candy Corn Bowl Fillers: Easy (and Quick) Sewing Project

What says fall more than finding the end aisle displays filled with candy corn? It doesn't matter if you are in team "Love Candy Corn" or "It's Disgusting", these little…
Variety of crochet motifs by Cassie Ward

Spotlight: Cassie Ward, Crochet Designer

Cassie Ward, the creative force behind The Missing Yarn, brings bold color, playful motifs, and modern style to the world of crochet. From discovering the calming rhythm of stitches during…
Red and Offwhite quilt sample for Empty Spools Seminar on How to Make a Handmade Quilt by Pattie Klimek

Spotlight: Pattie Klimek, Hand Quilter and Slow Stitcher

Pattie Klimek has been inspired by handwork since she was a little girl with an embroidery hoop and a love for stories like Anne of Green Gables. Today, she carries…
Brillance quilt by Rashida Coleman-Hale

Spotlight: Rashida Coleman-Hale, Visual Artist

Rashida Coleman-Hale has been surrounded by fabric, thread, and creativity her whole life, and it shows in everything she makes. She has built a career filled with color, storytelling, and…
Zebra embroidery by Jessica Devin

Spotlight: Jessica Devin, Embroidery Artist

Jessica Devin’s embroidery journey began with a Christmas stocking and quickly grew into a lifelong passion for needle painting and silk shading. Inspired by nature and traditions from both East…
Blue, black and peach quilt by Ashelyn Downs

Spotlight: Ashelyn Downs, Artist and Quilt Pattern Designer

From running a small handmade business to designing modern quilt patterns, Ashelyn Downs has carved out a creative path that blends tradition with fresh, contemporary style. How long have you…
ModBox quilt by Linda Sullivan

Spotlight: Linda Sullivan, Quilt Maker, Pattern Designer and More

Linda Sullivan’s quilting journey is full of color, joy, and a little bit of serendipity. From her early days of crafting to discovering bold, happy fabrics that reignited her passion,…
Bowls knitted by Vickie Howell

Spotlight: Vickie Howell, Knitting and Crochet Designer

From crochet granny squares as a kid to hosting TV shows and writing books, Vickie Howell has always had yarn in her hands. She recently published her latest book, No…
Gizmo quilt by Erin Grogan

Spotlight: Erin Grogan, Quilt Pattern Designer

Erin Grogan of Love Sew Modern turned her lifelong love of sewing into a full-time career as a quilt pattern designer and educator. With a style inspired by retro finds…
Ann in the Yellow Hat fiber art by Tasha Owen

Spotlight: Tasha Owen, Photographer and Quilt Artist

Tasha Owen transforms her photographic eye into striking textile art, blending light, fabric, and story. Her quilts invite us into a world where images come alive through texture and thread.…
Sailboat painting by Sarah Jane Tart

Spotlight: Sarah Jane Tart, Impressionistic Painter

Step inside the colorful world of painter Sarah Jane Tart as she shares her inspirations, studio life, and journey as a full-time artist. Can you tell us a little about…
Detail of Torrential Rain by Lynn Woll

Letters Home: Torrential Rain

In this letter, Weezie chats about the rain, report cards, and afternoon parties. Torrential Rain, 2025, 14-1/2 x 31-1/2, Hand-painted fabric, Hand embroidery and stitching with metallic threads, beading. May…
Sunface lady embroidery by Anne Oliver

Spotlight: Anne Oliver, Fine Embroidery Artist

Anne Oliver has been crafting for as long as she can remember—starting with a crackle-painted preschool jar and evolving through needlepoint, cross stitch, doll-making, and finally finding her happy place…
Close up of gold, blue, lavendar, pink and red quilt by Jen Wagner

Spotlight: Jen Wagner, Quilt Pattern Designer and Instructor

Jen Wagner’s quilting journey started with a little determination and a whole lot of curiosity—sneaking onto her mom’s sewing machine at age 7 and never looking back. Today, she’s the…
Fish cross stitch by Maddie Jones

Spotlight: Maddie Jones, Embroidery Artist

Maddie Jones is a cross stitch artist who mixes old-school embroidery with fresh, creative flair. She shares how a childhood hobby stuck, why designing her own patterns changed everything, and…
The Here & Elsewhere Bee quilt by Andrea Tsang Jackson, photo by Deborah Wong

Spotlight: Andrea Tsang Jackson, Artist and Designer

Andrea Tsang Jackson has always loved making things—whether it was crafting as a kid or designing quilts that tell powerful, personal stories. With a background in architecture and a passion…

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