Going Home

Going Home

If you’ve ever wondered what it feels like to return home after decades away, The Mercy Quilt offers a deeply personal and unforgettable answer. Inspired by her own journey of... READ MORE

Emma's Story

Emma's Story

If you love heartfelt stories layered with mystery, The Mercy Quilt is a must-read. In this emotional continuation of Emma Clayburne’s journey, author Jeffree Itrich blends small-town warmth, complicated family... READ MORE

Introducing Embroidery Sampler Design Collective – 18 Designs, 75+ Stitches, 12 Brilliant Stitchers

Introducing Embroidery Sampler Design Collectiv...

Embroidery Sampler Design Collective gathers 18 sampler projects, more than 75 stitches, and 12 diverse artists into a modern take on the historic sampler tradition. Each project becomes a playful laboratory... READ MORE

This is Why You Buy Big Prints! Becky Goldsmith on Buttonwood Village

This is Why You Buy Big Prints! Becky Goldsmith...

Becky Goldsmith makes a case for big, bold prints using Anna Maria’s Zinnia fabric—turning oversized blooms into trees, bushes, and more in her Buttonwood Village quilt. See how large-scale prints... READ MORE

Three Ways to Make Buttonwood Village, with Becky Goldsmith

Three Ways to Make Buttonwood Village, with Bec...

Quilt designer Becky Goldsmith shares three different ways to make Buttonwood Village—from the full neighborhood with borders to a cozy houses-only quilt or a border-block beauty—so you can choose the... READ MORE

Coloring Buttonwood Village with Becky Goldsmith

Coloring Buttonwood Village with Becky Goldsmith

Quilt designer Becky Goldsmith walks you through how she chose backgrounds, borders, and a rainbow of scraps for her Buttonwood Village Block of the Month. See how subtle fabric shifts... READ MORE

Where Does Inspiration Come From? Becky Goldsmith on Buttonwood Village

Where Does Inspiration Come From? Becky Goldsmi...

Quilt designer Becky Goldsmith shares the inspiration behind Buttonwood Village—a happy neighborhood of colorful houses, giant blooms, and small-but-mighty homes that feel just right. Take a peek into the real-life... READ MORE

Why Our Instructors Are So Excited for Embroidery Extravaganza 2026

Why Our Instructors Are So Excited for Embroide...

From textured landscapes to playful stumpwork, our Embroidery Extravaganza 2026 instructors are buzzing with ideas. Here’s why they’re so excited to spend a live, stitch-filled day with you—and what they’re... READ MORE

Fabric Collage Fun: Backyard Birds with Lisa Thorpe

Fabric Collage Fun: Backyard Birds with Lisa Th...

Join mixed media fiber artist Lisa Thorpe in Fabric Collage Fun: Backyard Bird Edition and learn how to turn favorite bird images into colorful, one-of-a-kind fabric collages with simple digital... READ MORE

Virtual Book Tour for Cozy Quilts For The Modern Home

Virtual Book Tour for Cozy Quilts For The Moder...

Be inspired by Abby Luchsinger's new book Cozy Quilts for the Modern Home. From soft spring pinks to winter blues, this virtual book tour celebrates cozy, modern quilting projects, candid... READ MORE

Silhouettes: Because Not Every Quilt Needs 127 Pieces

Silhouettes: Because Not Every Quilt Needs 127 ...

Art quilts don’t have to be complicated to be powerful. Using simple silhouettes, familiar quilt blocks, and thoughtful design, Angela McPherson shares how minimal shapes can tell meaningful stories—perfect for... READ MORE

The Tabletop Companion That Keeps Quilters in the Flow

The Tabletop Companion That Keeps Quilters in t...

Every quilter knows the frustration of hunting for that one measurement mid-project, so this tabletop guide gathers only the essentials, cutting charts, binding help, yardage conversions, and block diagrams, into... READ MORE

One Pattern - Two Different Bags

One Pattern - Two Different Bags

Sometimes a project is less about perfection and more about experimenting, fixing what doesn’t feel right, and letting happy accidents lead the way. These two zipper pouches show how familiar... READ MORE

This is the Year!

This is the Year!

Still haven’t tackled your messy quilting space? Don’t wait, start your new quilt anyway. Jen Lopez shows how small, manageable steps like clearing your cutting table, tidying the sewing machine,... READ MORE

Stitching Stories With Book Lover's Embroidery

Stitching Stories With Book Lover's Embroidery

Book Lover’s Embroidery by Aimee Ray is a cozy collection of over 50 iron-on hand embroidery patterns inspired by a lifelong love of reading. From classic quotes and characters to... READ MORE

New on Creative Spark: Thread Sketching Foundations Series with Angela McPherson

New on Creative Spark: Thread Sketching Foundat...

New release! Take a look at our two-part Thread Sketching Foundations series with Angela McPherson. Learn to “draw” with your sewing machine, then turn flat appliqué shapes into expressive, storytelling... READ MORE

Tat-That! Modern Tatting Embellishments—A Fresh Twist on a Timeless Art

Tat-That! Modern Tatting Embellishments—A Fresh...

Discover how modern tatting can transform your quilts and textile art in Tat-That! Modern Tatting Embellishments—an online class that turns a timeless lace technique into playful, textured accents for today’s... READ MORE

Why Clean When You Can Quilt?

Why Clean When You Can Quilt?

When the house is begging for a cleanup, quilting might be the better choice. Discover why choosing stitches over scrubbing supports creativity, reduces stress, and leads to something lasting—while the... READ MORE

Handmade Gifts: The Good, the Bad and the Quilted

Handmade Gifts: The Good, the Bad and the Quilted

A witty, honest take on handmade holiday gifts—why good intentions can clash with time limits, personal taste, and gift-giving expectations. This post breaks down the good, the bad, and the... READ MORE

Inside the Analog Bag Trend: Portable Crafts to Beat Doomscrolling

Inside the Analog Bag Trend: Portable Crafts to...

Pack an “analog bag” and trade doomscrolling for creativity! Explore portable embroidery cards, pocket guides, and crafty puzzles perfect for screen-free moments on the go. READ MORE

On-the-Go Embroidery Cards Set 1 by Christen Brown

On-the-Go Embroidery Cards Set 1 by Christen Brown

In this post, Christen Brown introduces her On-the-Go Embroidery Cards, a colorful 60-card stitch set packed with clear visuals and dual-handed instructions. Get the details, the extras, and how these... READ MORE

Handmade for the Holidays: Courses to Craft Gifts, Quilts & Décor with Heart

Handmade for the Holidays: Courses to Craft Gif...

This holiday season, give gifts that truly matter. Explore online courses to craft handmade gifts, quilts, décor, and keepsakes that celebrate the people, pets, and places you love most.   READ MORE

Scrappy Jelly Roll Race Remix

Scrappy Jelly Roll Race Remix

See how Julia Graves reimagines the Jelly Roll Race quilt with surprising “what if” twists, smart scrap-combining tips, and designs that turn leftover fabric into striking, one-of-a-kind quilts. READ MORE

Three Years of Quilting

Three Years of Quilting

Took three years off to quilt? Yep. Learned budgeting, persistence, and surviving a basement full of triangles. Employment gaps aren’t boring—they’re fiber-filled adventures that make great stories (and maybe even... READ MORE

Just Because I Can Sew Doesn’t Mean I Will

Just Because I Can Sew Doesn’t Mean I Will

Being able to sew doesn’t mean every request is fair game. From prom dresses to “just a zipper,” some projects are better left to tailors. This installment of By the... READ MORE

Top 10 Tips for Making Boutique-Style Bags on a Domestic Machine

From Home Machine to High-End Look: 10 Must-Kno...

Ready to make professional-quality bags from home? Bag-making expert Jessica Barrera shares her top tips and introduces her new must-have guide, Essential Bag Making Reference Tool—your compact resource for every... READ MORE

Virtual Book Tour for Modern Scrap Quilts

Virtual Book Tour for Modern Scrap Quilts

We’re thrilled to announce that Sylvia Schaefer's Virtual Book Tour for Modern Scrap Quilts starts tomorrow! "The idea for this book was born when I decided to make a concerted effort to... READ MORE

Finishing Touches

Finishing Touches

I have created 12 projects, using 6 block patterns that I have designed for this book. The book focuses on helping you the reader to create pieces from your stash,... READ MORE

Go Ahead, Start a New Project!

Go Ahead, Start a New Project!

In this By the Yard blog, Jen Lopez reflects on how crafting changes from childhood to adulthood—from fearless creativity and focus to perfectionism, distractions, and unfinished projects. It’s a funny,... READ MORE

Embroidery by Design

Embroidery by Design

First of all, I find the best way to start is to understand the areas that you will be embroidering. READ MORE