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Spotlight: Barbara Brackman, Quilt Historian
Was it fate that Barbara Brackman would become a central figure in quiltmaking? An accidental find of a drawer full of vintage quilt blocks ignited Barbara's curiosity, and since then…
Spotlight: Jilli Blackwood, Textile Artist
Jilli Blackwood's story offers a glimpse into her determination to make a successful go of life as a textile artist. From her art school work in embroidery and weaving, Jilli…
Letters Home: A Night To Remember
This quilt draws from our Mother’s letter to the grandparents about an evening of dining, live performances, and dancing ending in a boat ride that was not quite as planned!
Spotlight: Vicki Conley, Potter and Art Quilter
As a scientist, Vicki Conley loved doing research. It was while "researching" for a new job that she took a pottery class and never looked back. But she kept looking…
Spotlight: Natalie Chanin, Fashion Designer
Natalie Chanin has taken hands-on creating to a new level and a wider audience with Alabama Chanin and The School of Making. By emphasizing sustainability, open-sourcing and ethical practices, she…
Spotlight: Tina O’Rourke, Designer and Seamstress
When you enter the world of Tina O'Rourke, be prepared to meet unique fiber characters with stories to tell. Upcycling since she was a young girl, Tina not only creates…
Spotlight: Katie Conley, Stamp Artist
Capturing the color and movement of world travel, Austin artist Katie Conley shares her vibrant energy through oil painting and paper collage. Always striking, always evoking a memory, her work…
Creative Things To Do In and Around Houston
If you are visiting, live in or near Houston, you can keep yourself busy for days with all of the creative things to do in and around Houston.
Machine Appliqué a Boxy Sewing Case with Kraft-Tex
I love wool appliqué, and Minki Kim's cute Boxy Sewing Case in her book, Zakka Wool Appliqué got my "what-if" thoughts conjuring. What if I appliquéd by machine and used…
Letters Home: Flow
Flow illustrates small moments that create an amazingly rich life in an environment with many restrictions, a bit like these times in a very different way!
Letters Home: On Our Way
On Our Way is the first of a series of art quilts inspired by letters our parents wrote home. In 1959, our parents took two little girls to Abadan, Iran.
Spotlight: Shannon Conley, Art Quilter
Part art quilt, part sculpture, Shannon Conley's fiber art displays the free-thinking to visualize her idea while designing an engineering strategy that gives form to her vision.
Beginner’s Guide to Sashiko Supplies
Whether a student of historical Japanese Sashiko or a Modern Creative just looking for an easy, enjoyable slow stitching project, Sashiko might be “it”. All you need are simple sashiko…
Spotlight: Annabel Keatley, Painter and Papermaker
With the possibilities she sees before her, it is no surprise that Annabel Keatley creates a cohesive body of work using diverse media. Depending on her inspiration, she realizes her…
Spotlight: Paula Steel, Modern Quilter
Distinct shapes, clean lines and clear colors reflect the modern quilt esthetic in Paula Steel's designs. Now designing and quilting full time, Paula's use of line and form to create…
How To Make A Book Cover With Pen Quiver
like to use different color pens for my to-do list, so it is clear what needs to be done for the segments of my life. Here is how to make…
How to Make a Collage with Wallpaper Paste
I love using my scraps of fabric to make little cards and works of art to give as gifts. Using diluted wall paper paste makes it easy and quick to…
How to Make a Button Band for Face Masks
A button band helps make a face mask with elastic straps more comfortable. The elastic loops around buttons sewn on the band, instead of tugging around your ears. Don't know…