Kim Diehl’s Mystery Stitch-Along: Installment #2

Kim Diehl’s Mystery Stitch-Along: Installment #2

Welcome to Installment #2 of Kim Diehl’s Mystery Stitch-Along! Read below to find directions for cutting and piecing fabric.Cutting From the gray bitty brick, cut: 2 squares, 3 7⁄8" ×... READ MORE →

Back to School Supplies are Not Just for Kids

Back to School Supplies are Not Just for Kids

My absolute favorite season of the year is fall. It’s not just the crisp air, the colors and the smell of the leaves, it’s the anticipation of back-to-school supplies! Kids... READ MORE →

Staff Favorites: Happy Book Lover's Day!

Staff Favorites: Happy Book Lover's Day!

Image: Picture taken at the Chicago Cultural Center by Amy Barrett-Daffin"He that loveth a book will never want a faithful friend, a wholesome counsellor, a cheerful companion, an effectual comforter."... READ MORE →

Kim Diehl’s Mystery Stitch-Along: Installment #1

Kim Diehl’s Mystery Stitch-Along: Installment #1

Welcome to Installment #1 of Kim Diehl’s Mystery Stitch-Along! Read below to find directions for cutting and piecing fabric.CuttingFrom the assorted print scraps (not the bitty bricks), cut: 12 rectangles,... READ MORE →

Quilt Finishing Fest: You’re Invited!

Quilt Finishing Fest: You’re Invited!

Quilt finishing made easy! Join us on September 7th at 9 am PT for Quilt Finishing Fest! Quilt Finishing Fest is a LIVE, virtual event for learning quilt finishing techniques and skills... READ MORE →

Why does EVERYONE love Carol Doak's Foundation Papers?

Why does EVERYONE love Carol Doak's Foundation ...

Image: Paper-pieced stars from Carol Doak's book 60 Fabulous Paper-Pieced Stars, 2nd Ed.This foundation paper is a game-changer for quilters, particularly those who enjoy intricate and precise designs. Unlike traditional piecing... READ MORE →

Precut Quilts with Amanda Niederhauser

Precut Quilts with Amanda Niederhauser

Hey! It’s Amanda Niederhauser and my latest book,&nb READ MORE →

Fractured Disappearing 9 Patch

Fractured Disappearing 9 Patch

Hi, Carole Lyles Shaw here taking over the C&T Blog today.< READ MORE →

Home Sweet Home Paper Piecing

Home Sweet Home Paper Piecing

My newest book, Home Sweet Home Paper Piecing, is ready for you to enjoy. READ MORE →

Kim Diehl’s Mystery Stitch-Along

Kim Diehl’s Mystery Stitch-Along

Welcome to the Simple Whatnots III Mystery Stitc READ MORE →

​Upcycled It with Embellishments!

Upcycled It with Embellishments!

I love to rummage through the thrift stores and find garments, accessories, and linens that I can change-up, change-out, and Upcycle! I have found so many simple and inexpensive ways... READ MORE →

Meaningful Symbols of Ankara Prints

Meaningful Symbols of Ankara Prints

Ankara, or African prints, have a language all their own. Many of the patterns have evolved over the centuries with specific names, stories attached to them, and, of course, these names and stories can vary by... READ MORE →

Fun Places to Hold a Workshop with Betty Ford-Smith

Fun Places to Hold a Workshop with Betty Ford-S...

Hello! I'm Betty Ford-Smith, author of Pinecone Quilts, and I have held workshops in some unexpected places. Around the time I began the purple pine cone quilt, a woman asked me to... READ MORE →

It Took Me Six Years to Make This Birthday Gift

It Took Me Six Years to Make This Birthday Gift

My best friend and I have been doing the handmade birthday gift thing since the mid-eighties. We were broke college students then but we both knew how to sew (Thanks,... READ MORE →

Tantalizing Table Toppers with Pat Sloan

Tantalizing Table Toppers with Pat Sloan

Hi my friends!One of life’s greatest pleasures is having great friends and family to visit with. Maybe sit and have coffee and cookies, or enjoy a mug of cocoa with... READ MORE →

Photo to Fabric with Becky Goldsmith

Photo to Fabric with Becky Goldsmith

Think of all the things you take pictures of… people, places, plants, obj READ MORE →

Making Bags, A Field Guide Virtual Book Tour

Making Bags, A Field Guide Virtual Book Tour

Hello! My name is Jessica Barrera and I’m thrilled to announce the release of my new book,  READ MORE →

5 Creative Upcycling Crafts to Transform Your Stash

5 Creative Upcycling Crafts to Transform Your S...

In a world where sustainability and eco-consciousness are gaining momentum, upcycling crafts have emerged as a creative and rewarding way to repurpose everyday items that would otherwise end up in... READ MORE →

A Trip to the Long Arm

A Trip to the Long Arm

There has been a lot written about how long it takes to make a quilt top, but I wonder has anyone ever investigated the time it takes to get through... READ MORE →

Make next-level thermoplastic cosplay props!

Make next-level thermoplastic cosplay props!

In the ever-evolving world of cosplay and prop-making, one aspect that can truly elevate your creations to the next READ MORE →

Stunning Fabric Bowls For Any Space

Stunning Fabric Bowls For Any Space

More than 20 years ago, I designed a template to change my favorite quilting block, The Ohio Star, from a 2D shape to a 3D shape so that I could... READ MORE →

Quilting with Curves Virtual Book Tour

Quilting with Curves Virtual Book Tour

We are thrilled to announce Daisy Aschehoug’s virtual book tour celebrating the release of her new book,  READ MORE →

2024 Red and Green Antique Quilts Calendar from the Poos Collection

2024 Red and Green Antique Quilts Calendar from...

Kay Triplett, my sister, first began collecting quilts in elementary school. She would rescue old tops and earn money... READ MORE →

Sew Lingerie: Visiting the Author's Studio

Sew Lingerie: Visiting the Author's Studio

As one of C&T’s editors, I spend most of my time working directly with our authors. We go through the whole process together, brainstorming when the book is just an... READ MORE →

A Path to Creative Results….Organic Appliqué

A Path to Creative Results….Organic Appliqué

I have been a patchwork quilt shop owner for 20 years.Since opening the doors in 2003 it has been my obsession to keep on top of the next best fashion... READ MORE →

Travel-Friendly Summer Crafts That Inspire Creativity!

Travel-Friendly Summer Crafts That Inspire Crea...

For many of us, traveling for a vacation can feel bittersweet. READ MORE →

How to Turn Any Space into a Sewing Room

How to Turn Any Space into a Sewing Room

A sewing room of any size is a luxury that only a few can afford. Maybe all of your spare rooms have tiny humans living in them, or perhaps you... READ MORE →

Designing a Seam: How to use Embroidery Stencils, Crazy Quilt Seam Designs

Designing a Seam: How to use Embroidery Stencil...

I recently created this piece for Embroidery Extravaganza, which was held on Creative Spark, C&T Publishing’s online learning platform. I also posted the piece's progress over several weeks on Maker’s... READ MORE →

Does Fabric Collecting Count?

Does Fabric Collecting Count?

Sometimes I wonder if I’m a quilter or a fabric collector. I now own more fabric than I’ll be able to stitch together in my lifetime, yet I still find... READ MORE →