C&T Publishing Blog

Please enjoy the following excerpt from Artful Improv by Cindy Grisdela. Sew all seams with the fabric right sides together using a 1/4 ̋ seam allowance; then press the seams to o … read more

Free-motion quilting can be intimidating for many quilters, and it takes practice to become good at it. Here are five tips to make the process easier and have a little fun too! 1. Start Sma … read more

Organizing your scraps for improv is a little different than organizing them for more precise piecing. Improv scraps don’t have to be any particular size, and sometimes those awkward cuts are j … read more

We've been noticing a new trend simmering in the modern quilting movement, and we think it's about to reach a boil. Maybe you've been noticing it too; improvisation certainly seems to be everywhere … read more

When you think about choosing colors for your next quilt, are you energized or intimidated? Choosing colors is one of my favorite parts of the quilting process ,and I’d like to share a few though … read more