C&T Publishing Blog

When I was young, my mother worked for Pendleton Woolen Mills sewing the plackets on shirt sleeves. The shirts were sewn production style, with each seamstress making one section and passing it … read more

Today we're sharing an amazing excerpt from Make Your First Quilt with Alex Anderson. Alex is an expert quilter, and her stitching and pressing instructions are amazingly helpful, whether you're … read more

I’m making a quilt that I will be machine appliquéing and using products that I never use in my hand appliqué. It’s hard to let go of the bias I have against freezer paper and glue, but I am try … read more

Learn about the inspiration and techniques for some of Amanda Leins' eye-candy quilts based on classic art and architecture in the video below. Plus, get a handy tip for cutting long straight lin … read more

Happy September, everyone! As much as I love summer, I am always happy for fall to arrive. Bye-bye shorts and flip-flops! Hello comfy jeans, long-sleeved shirts and gorgeous sweater weather. Cr … read more