C&T Publishing Blog

Kathy is a Creative Spark Instructor and multiple international-award winning quilter who is passionate about appliqué. She started sewing and embroidering as a young girl, laying the foundation for t … read more

Many quilters will attempt to conceal a fabric acquisition by claiming its “been in the closet forever”! Why is it that if a stash of fabric has been in your closet a long time, you somehow feel less … read more

In her new book, Smocking Secrets, cosplayer and costume maker Maggie Hofmann proves that smocking can be used to create a wide variety of effects that are perfect for cosplay.At first glance, Ho … read more

Spring is in its final stretch, and summer peeks around the corner, making May a perfect time for picking up new daily routines for skill-building and relaxation. At C&T, May brings embroidery stitch … read more

Have you ever been wowed by a costume and been left trying to figure out how the cosplayer managed to create an outfit that fits and moves like magic? If so, the answer is likely found under the costu … read more