C&T Publishing Blog

Blackwork embroidery is a Primitive style of hand-work. Simple stitched lines are used to outline shapes, without any embroidered fill. Inspired by traditional redwork embroidery, blackwork, with its … read more

We're introducing a new feature here on the blog! Each month we will highlight one of our favorite quilting and sewing trends, share tips and tricks from our books on that topic, and, drumroll please, … read more

Robin Vizzone, the author of Robin Vizzone's Peculiar Primitives—A Collection of Eclectic Projects, is skilled at dollmaking, dyeing, wool appliqué, blackwork, and so much more! Luckily for us … read more

A hand-sewn, well-worn bird resting on your mantelpiece can, all at once, remind visitors of childhood holidays at a grandparent’s home, while also creating new points of memory for kids. When I th … read more