Turn panels into one-of-a-kind quilts

Turn panels into one-of-a-kind quilts

Fabric panels are colorful, detailed, printed designs on fabric for making quilts, wall hangings, or other craft... READ MORE →

New DIY & Craft Courses at Creative Spark

New DIY & Craft Courses at Creative Spark

Jump into crafts like quilting, sewing, embroidery, pottery, and so much more! Creative Spark courses teach you... READ MORE →

Start Early and Still Be Late

Start Early and Still Be Late

Have you ever walked into a big box store in the fall to find Halloween decorations displayed right along with the Christmas fare? While many people would roll their eyes... READ MORE →

Represent! Embroidery Book Tour

Represent! Embroidery Book Tour

My name is Bianca Springer. I am a garment maker, pattern designer, and embroidery artist. I am so excited to share my... READ MORE →

Best Holiday Craft & Handmade Gift Ideas of 2022

Best Holiday Craft & Handmade Gift Ideas of 2022

Even the most beginner of crafters know family and friends adore thoughtful, homemade presents. The time taken to... READ MORE →

Kogin-zashi Pin Cushions

Kogin-zashi Pin Cushions

As often happens when we are writing a book, there is plenty of overrun. Specifically, we usually have a few projects... READ MORE →

Use Your Phone… for Quilting?

Use Your Phone… for Quilting?

Phones are used for everything these days. From making dinner reservations to finding an auto shop or counting calories, there is nothing that phones can’t help you with… including quilting?... READ MORE →

Top 5 Tools for Every Sewist

Top 5 Tools for Every Sewist

Sewing can be a fun and rewarding activity to keep your hands busy. From the clothes you wear to thoughtful,... READ MORE →

Taking The Leap: Advice from a Professional Longarm Quilter

Taking The Leap: Advice from a Professional Lon...

Twenty-three years ago today, I started my little pattern company in my sewing room, while also working a full-time job as a computer technician. Since I did it from my... READ MORE →

Woodburning Workshop Book Tour & 10 Day Giveaway

Woodburning Workshop Book Tour & 10 Day Giveaway

Hey everyone! It’s Court O’Reilly here, also known as Hippie North in the world of woodburning. I am the author and... READ MORE →

Capture the Places You Love with Quilting

Capture the Places You Love with Quilting

They say there's a time and a place for everything. When the time comes, and it's magical, spectacular, and... READ MORE →

How to Start Journaling for Better Creativity and Relaxation

How to Start Journaling for Better Creativity a...

As I poured through my endless Pinterest mood boards and magazines sprawled on the floor and stacks of books with... READ MORE →

How To Elevate Your Tablescape

How To Elevate Your Tablescape

As our calendars quickly fill with social gatherings, we think more often about the presentation of our homes and, most... READ MORE →

Free Project: Felt Air Plants

Free Project: Felt Air Plants

With their extraterrestrial-like beauty and simple care n READ MORE →

10 Baby Animal Themed Handmade Gifts

10 Baby Animal Themed Handmade Gifts

Oh, baby! Baby elephants, tigers, bears, whales, and more animal designs make for the perfect baby shower gift or... READ MORE →

5 Reasons to Take an Online Crafting Course

5 Reasons to Take an Online Crafting Course

Believe it or not, taking an online crafting class has so many benefits. The cyber world is a daring landscape that gives us an opportunity to connect with folks we... READ MORE →

Two Whole Days of Quilting

Two Whole Days of Quilting

Wouldn’t it be great to have two whole days of uninterrupted quilting? As a person with a full-time job, a house and kids to look after, it seems like little... READ MORE →

Fine-tune your patchwork with a handy pocket guide

Fine-tune your patchwork with a handy pocket guide

For anyone who is a beginner in quilting like me, Perfect Piecing Handy Pocket Guide by Patty Murphy will quickly... READ MORE →

September New Releases

September New Releases

Time to play “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire, because it’s time to unwind, celebrate good times, and transition... READ MORE →

Wavy Free-Motion Quilting

Wavy Free-Motion Quilting

It's easy to plan your machine quilting - simply open Shape by Shape Free-Motion Quilting with An READ MORE →

Five Tools Every Quilter Needs

Five Tools Every Quilter Needs

I love a good tool that makes your quilt come together faster, more accurately, or just plain easier. I have a lot of... READ MORE →

New Online Courses at Creative Spark!

New Online Courses at Creative Spark!

You can learn essential skills, fun techniques, and more ways to creatively express yourself from the comfort of your... READ MORE →

To Thread a Sewing Machine

To Thread a Sewing Machine

I don’t remember how old I wa READ MORE →

Jewelry Making Made Easy

Jewelry Making Made Easy

As summer ends and the kids start going back to school, is it too early to get excited about the Holiday season?... READ MORE →

A Word (or Two) About Boro and Sashiko

A Word (or Two) About Boro and Sashiko

Excerpted from Boro & Sashiko, Harmonious I READ MORE →

Start Improv Quilting with Cindy Grisdela

Start Improv Quilting with Cindy Grisdela

Improv Quilting - it’s a technique that can polarize a room of quilters quicker than asking hand or machine! Improv... READ MORE →

Why Is Ice Dyeing So Cool?

Why Is Ice Dyeing So Cool?

Hi – I’m Lynn Koolish and I dye fabric (and clothes and household items, and you name it). My latest Creative Spark... READ MORE →

How to Save Money at the Quilt Shop

The most obvious way READ MORE →

We Can't Wait to Piece with You

We Can't Wait to Piece with You

Got a piecing emergency? Need help with ¼-inch seam allowances? Want to have perfect, matched seams every time? Have... READ MORE →