5 Ways Origami Brings You Into the Present Moment

5 Ways Origami Brings You Into the Present Moment

Sometimes we need a little help finding the peace of the present moment. Origami offers a simple place to begin: choose a pattern, make a fold, and focus on what... READ MORE →

A "Littles" More Love: Stitching Words, Names, and Initials into Your Quilts

A "Littles" More Love: Stitching Words, Names, ...

What if your next quilt could hold a name, an initial, or a word that means everything? Karla Alexander's Littles technique makes it possible—no advanced skills required. READ MORE →

The Five Phases of Losing Your Quilting Scissors

The Five Phases of Losing Your Quilting Scissors

By the Yard's latest comic tackles every quilter's nemesis: the missing scissors. From denial to discovery (yes, they're in the freezer), this fiber-filled installment is painfully relatable. READ MORE →

From Mother and Daughter to 16 Quilt Books: What Quilting Together Has Taught Us…

From Mother and Daughter to 16 Quilt Books: Wha...

Mother-daughter quilting duo Pam & Nicky share what 40+ years, 16 books, and countless Layer Cakes have taught them—and preview their newest release, Layer Cake Quilts. READ MORE →

The Stories behind the Story

The Stories behind the Story

In Crafting a Deadline, Barbara Emodi’s Gasper’s Cove crafters face modern pressures while celebrating creativity’s deeper rhythm. Among lighthouses, quilts, and messages at sea, the novel asks: what matters more... READ MORE →

Foundation Paper Piecing; Master Detailed Design and Simple Sewing

Foundation Paper Piecing; Master Detailed Desig...

Master Foundation Paper Piecing from first sketch to finished project. Sarah Pitcher’s guide builds skills through progressive designs, practical exercises, five projects and nine patterns—so you can confidently create detailed,... READ MORE →

Meet Garden Dalliance Sampler

Meet Garden Dalliance Sampler

Meet Garden Dalliance Sampler, a fresh collection of cross-stitch-inspired quilt blocks, coordinating cross-stitch projects, and six beautiful quilts. See how strip-piecing makes these charming designs quick, approachable, and fun to... READ MORE →

Make a Dresden Fan with the Sew Very Easy Template

Make a Dresden Fan with the Sew Very Easy Template

Make a charming Dresden Fan with less fuss. Laura Coia’s Sew Very Easy Dresden Fan Template helps you piece fans and backgrounds with precut strips and charm squares, perfect for... READ MORE →

On-the-Go Embroidery Cards Set 2 by Christen Brown

On-the-Go Embroidery Cards Set 2 by Christen Brown

Discover On-the-Go Embroidery Cards Set 2 by Christen Brown: 60 portable, left- and right-handed stitch guides with clear instructions, diagrams, and inspiration—perfect for beginners and experienced embroiderers alike. READ MORE →

Let’s Make a Christmas Tree: A Holiday Wall Quilt

Let’s Make a Christmas Tree: A Holiday Wall Quilt

Create a festive Christmas Tree Wall Quilt in this five-chapter Creative Spark course. Explore pre-quilted backgrounds, raw-edge appliqué, decorative stitches, ribbons, beads, and glitter to make a personalized holiday decoration... READ MORE →

Quilting is the Workout You Never Expected

Quilting is the Workout You Never Expected

Forget the gym — quilting is the ultimate workout. (Don't believe us? We're kidding. Mostly.) Pressing, lifting, wrestling batting, and cardio sprints to the thread drawer. You've got it covered... READ MORE →

In Memory of Lynn Koolish

In Memory of Lynn Koolish

Lynn Koolish, a beloved colleague and editorial director at C&T Publishing for 20 years, passed away on August 4th, 2026. Her creativity, intellect, and infectious spirit left a lasting mark... READ MORE →

Coming Soon! Sew Underwire Bras & Corsets

Coming Soon! Sew Underwire Bras & Corsets

Preorder Sew Underwire Bras & Corsets, Maddie Kulig’s new guide to modern, beautifully fitted lingerie. Build skills through five Fiona bra-based projects, with expert fitting advice, patternmaking techniques, and no... READ MORE →

Quilting and Buying Fabric are Actually Two Different Hobbies

Quilting and Buying Fabric are Actually Two Dif...

From creative energy to supporting local shops, Jen Lopez shares all the best reasons why buying more fabric — even when you already have plenty — is completely justified! READ MORE →

Celebrating Two IBPA Book Award Winners for Cover Design

Celebrating Two IBPA Book Award Winners for Cov...

C&T Publishing celebrates two 2026 IBPA Book Award winners for Cover Design: Nonfiction. Art of Fabric Block Printing earned Gold, while Patchwork Sashiko received Silver—honoring the creative collaboration of designer... READ MORE →

Cork Creations

Cork Creations

Discover 20+ creative cork fabric projects—from handbags, pillows, and table décor to woven baskets, die-cut wreaths, and photo-transfer keepsakes. Debi Schmitz Noriega shares approachable techniques for crafting durable, stylish home... READ MORE →

Pajogi-Style Patchwork

Pajogi-Style Patchwork

Discover the luminous beauty of Pajogi quilting, a Korean patchwork tradition that transforms linen, batiks, and silk scraps into quilted stained glass. Explore 15+ approachable projects—from candle wraps to lap... READ MORE →

Eight Design Guides: Ideas for Original Compositions

Eight Design Guides: Ideas for Original Composi...

Discover the updated second edition of Art Quilt Collage: A Creative Journey in Fabric, Paint and Stitch. Explore Deborah Boschert’s Eight Design Guides, fresh artwork, student examples, and inspiring ideas for... READ MORE →

Peeling Back the Layers: Why I Finally Decided to Share My Process

Peeling Back the Layers: Why I Finally Decided ...

Fiber artist and Felt & Thread author shares the layered felt and embroidery process behind her dimensional portraits, revealing how everyday photos can become richly textured 3D appliqué and embroidered keepsakes. READ MORE →

Patchwork Power: A One-Day Virtual Quilting Event

Patchwork Power: A One-Day Virtual Quilting Event

Patchwork Power is a one-day virtual quilting event packed with expert-led sessions on machine mastery, ruler work, diamonds, digital design, jelly rolls, wool appliqué, and more. Learn practical, modern techniques... READ MORE →

Bonnie Hunter Introduces Scrap-Savvy Quilting

Bonnie Hunter Introduces Scrap-Savvy Quilting

Discover 30 of Bonnie Hunter’s best-loved scrap quilts in one gorgeous hardcover. Learn strip piecing, triangles, strings, recycled shirts, and foundation paper piecing to turn every last saved scrap into... READ MORE →

Why Increasing Your Stitch Vocab Is Important

Why Increasing Your Stitch Vocab Is Important

Discover Creative Stitches for Contemporary Embroidery Vol. 1 & 2: practical, step‑by‑step stitch guides for left- and right‑handers that treat stitches as an artist’s language, helping you explore, adapt, and... READ MORE →

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 →