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Spotlight: Lee Sartori, Crochet Designer and Author
You can find Lee Sartori researching pop music stars to create original amigurumi crochet patterns or gathering yarns to design a new crochet sweater. All with instructions detailed enough for…
Spotlight: Susie Johns, Artist, Writer and Editor
Susie Johns started her career in publishing. She writes about two books a year, with projects and instructions for a variety of art and craft techniques. How did you find…
Spotlight: Pat Gorelangton, Hawaiian Quilter
Pat Gorelangton creates authentic Hawaiian quilts with hand appliqué using designs created both by others and with her own unique designs. Her quilts are inspired by the flowers, plants and…
Spotlight: Jackie Pang, Modern Quilter and Graphic Designer
Jackie Pang came upon a quilt shop and was captivated by the colors and textures. She took some classes to learn the basics of quilting and now creates award-winning modern…
Spotlight: Katie Larson, Modern Quilter and Designer
Katie Larson learned how to sew and quilt as a child. She started quilting simple designs, joined the Kansas City Modern Quilt Guild, and began creating unique designs. During the…
Spotlight: Jo-Ann Morgan, Visual Artist
Jo-Ann Morgan bought a sewing machine at the beginning of the Coronavirus lockdown with the thoughts of drawing on fabric with stitching. She began thinking about quilts and now creates…
Spotlight: Radha Pandey, Book Artist
Radha Pandey is a book artist who creates handmade paper from a variety of raw materials. Sometimes you'll find her using a letterpress to print on her works of art.…
Spotlight: Michaela Romesburg, Textile Artist
Michaela Romesburg found her love of fabric and sewing early on. While studying costume and textile design, she discovered a textile artist. That was the moment she was inspired to…
Spotlight: Hilary Leslie, Embroidery Artist
Hilary Leslie has spent most of her life drawing and illustrating. She picked up some embroidery supplies at a yard sale thinking it might be interesting to learn how to…
Fabric Napkin Rings: Easy and Quick Sewing Project
Dress up your dinner table setting with DIY napkin rings! It's quick and easy to make fabric napkin rings - and only takes a small bit of fabric! Here is…
How to Whipstitch, Beginners Hand Sewing Tutorial
The whipstitch is a hand-sewing stitch that is used for English Paper piecing and to join fabrics for appliqué and closing openings, like sewing the opening to a stuffed animal.…
Spotlight: Salena Baca, Crochet Educator and Author
Salena Baca turned her hobby and passion into a business. She founded the American Crochet Association to teach people the basics of crochet. And she inspires crocheters with the crochet…
Spotlight: Dani Stanfill, Modern Textile Artist
Dani Stanfill has always been creative. Her Dad signed her up for a quilting class and she fell in love with sewing, fabrics, and quilting. Traditional quilting methods and techniques…
Spotlight: Minna Rothman, Handwoven Tapestry Artist
Minna Rothman comes from a long tradition of weavers and makers. She was recognized in her early years for music and poetry, and now creates tapestries inspired by the emotions…
How to Make a Temperature Quilt: Tips and Ideas
Are you ready for a year-long project? Then you are ready to make a temperature quilt! There are so many ideas and ways to approach it. We asked a few…
Spotlight: Laura Shaw, Modern Quilter
Laura Shaw creates modern quilts with a story. Her quilt Your Mother. Your Daughter. Your Sister. Your Grandmother. You. was banned from a venue because in her artist statement she tells…
Spotlight: Beth Ann Williams, Contemporary Quilter and Fiber Artist
Beth Ann Williams grew up in a creative environment and published her first quilting book in 2000. While she loves to design and create new, original work, she appreciates the…
Spotlight: Kay Leech, Textile Artist
Kay Leech was reaching retirement and wanted to try something creative. She jumped right into courses and studied with City and Guilds. Now she enjoys creating her textile art with…