The Leather in Cosplay, From Hide to Hero Book Tour starts May 26th and it will be Wig-Wig Wonderful!!

The Leather in Cosplay, From Hide to Hero Book ...

Join Wig-Wig Cosplay’s 6-day, 13-stop virtual book tour for Leather in Cosplay, From Hide to Hero, starting May 26! Discover tour stops, giveaways, cosplay projects, and celebrate the release with Alan... READ MORE

Richly Stitched Landscape Embroidery Virtual Book Tour

Richly Stitched Landscape Embroidery Virtual Bo...

Join the Richly Stitched Landscape Embroidery virtual book tour starting May 18! Follow daily stops with inspiring hosts sharing reviews, photos, and insights into Cassandra Dias’s thread-painted landscapes. Plus, enter... READ MORE

The Story Behind The Patchwork Companion

The Story Behind The Patchwork Companion

Go behind the scenes of The Patchwork Companion with Sandy Saengsuk as she shares the inspiration behind the book, her approach to teaching quilting skills, and the thoughtful details that help makers... READ MORE

Finish That Quilt!

Finish That Quilt!

We all have them—UFOs (Un-Finished Objects) tucked away in our sewing spaces, waiting for “someday.” This humorous By the Yard® installment celebrates the surprising joy of finally returning to long-forgotten... READ MORE

Discover the Joy of Freehand Curves

Discover the Joy of Freehand Curves

Cindy Grisdela explores a fresh approach to cutting curves without templates or rulers in this behind-the-scenes look at a recent Annapolis Quilt Guild class. Drawing from her newest book, she... READ MORE

Discover Leisure Arts Books: Crochet, Amigurumi, Sewing, Knitting & Quilting Inspiration

Discover Leisure Arts Books: Crochet, Amigurumi...

Discover Leisure Arts books and ebooks for crochet, amigurumi, knitting, sewing, and quilting. From beginner how-to guides to inspiring project collections, explore trusted patterns for baby afghans, cozy blankets, trendy... READ MORE

What If Quilt Block Planning Felt More Like Play?

What If Quilt Block Planning Felt More Like Play?

Meet the Ultimate Quilt Block Design Set, a playful and practical tool for designing quilt blocks with confidence. Test layouts, explore value, and bring your ideas to life before you... READ MORE

QuiltSpark LIVE 2026: A Virtual Retreat for Every Quilter

QuiltSpark LIVE 2026: A Virtual Retreat for Eve...

Spark your creativity with QuiltSpark LIVE, a one-day virtual quilting retreat on April 30, 2026! Learn from nine expert instructors in sessions covering improv appliqué, fussy cutting, 3D designs, memory... READ MORE

Behind the Scenes: The Making of Wooded Trail with Richly Stitched Landscape Embroidery Author Cassandra Dias

Behind the Scenes: The Making of Wooded Trail w...

Follow along with author Cassandra Dias as she shares a behind-the-scenes peek into the making of Wooded Trail from her book, Richly Stitched Landscape Embroidery. READ MORE

When 12 wt Thread Loves One Machine and Fights Another

When 12 wt Thread Loves One Machine and Fights ...

Heavy 12 wt thread can behave very differently depending on your sewing machine. In this post, Jennifer shares how the same Aurifil 12 wt stitched beautifully on one machine but... READ MORE

Scrappy Celebrations Wrapping Paper

Scrappy Celebrations Wrapping Paper

The Scrappy Celebrations wrapping paper features quilt designs from books Rainbow Quilts for Scrap Lovers and Sensational Quilts for Scrap Lovers. Created for quilters who enjoy sharing handmade gifts, the... READ MORE

Learn How to Print on Anything! - The Art of Fabric Block Printing by Andria Green

Learn How to Print on Anything! - The Art of Fa...

Andria Green reflects on writing an instructional book about fabric block printing and overcoming imposter syndrome by remembering its accessibility and versatility. She explains that affordable, easy-to-find materials and simple... READ MORE

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