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Creative Things To Do In and Around Portland Oregon
Portland Oregon has so many cool things to do, especially for makers! We’re famous for food trucks, Saturday market, being close to the mountains and the Pacific coast.
Spotlight: Dara Tomasson, Longarm Quilter & Teacher
Dara Tomasson was so successful as a longarm quilter that she became a teacher and coach for others. Now she shares what she has learned through workshops, coaching and writing…
Spotlight: Sarah Gunn and Julie Starr, Sewists
Online sewing friends Sarah Gunn and Julie Starr met one day for lunch and the creative sparks flew! The result was their first successful book proposal, and they have collaborated,…
Spotlight: PM Neist, Textile Artist and Embroiderer
From her early, pre-Kindergarten artworks to her textile work today, PM Neist rebels against conventional approaches. With focused intention, the Houston-based artist tells a story with every unique stitch, revealing…
Spotlight: Geraldine Warner, Fiber Artist
Fiber artist Geraldine Warner had never quilted, but knew she wanted to somehow paint with fabric. Working mostly with silk, she immerses herself in every part of the creative process,…
Make an Inspiring Banner with Kraft-Tex
Make a banner out of Kraft-Tex to remind you of important things in your life. Chardel made this Kraft-Tex banner to remind herself to listen.
Spotlight: Minki Kim, Fabric and Pattern Designer
With her sweet designs and easy techniques, Minki Kim shows you how to draw with fabric and thread, both by hand and machine.
Spotlight: Jess Finn, English Paper Piecing Designer
With makers on the move, it's no surprise that the portable technique of English Paper Piecing (EPP) is on the rise. Jess Finn is at the center of the movement.
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!