A Slower, Stitch-Filled Summer: Relaxing Projects to Make by Hand

A Slower, Stitch-Filled Summer: Relaxing Projec...

Step away from the hustle and reconnect with calm, creative energy. These embroidery, needle felt, and crochet-fusion projects are perfect for slowing down, relaxing, and making something meaningful this summer—one... READ MORE

8 capsule wardrobe essentials for your closet

8 capsule wardrobe essentials for your closet

A capsule wardrobe is a collection of versatile clothing pieces that work together to create a variety of looks. Think... READ MORE

Sew Your Summer Style: Inspiring Projects from Our Favorite Garment Books

Sew Your Summer Style: Inspiring Projects from ...

Ready to refresh your summer wardrobe? Explore our top garment sewing books—each packed with standout projects, pro tips, and stylish patterns. From breezy basics to bold accessories, you’ll find something... READ MORE

Sisters, Oregon— The Town that Quilting Built

Sisters, Oregon— The Town that Quilting Built

In 1975, a small quilt display in Sisters, Oregon, sparked a beloved tradition. The Sisters Outdoor Quilt Show grew from a dozen quilts to the world’s largest outdoor quilt event,... READ MORE

Dancing Squares

Dancing Squares

Debby Kratovil plays with a Layer Cake from Benartex’s 2025 LTD collection, creating a quilt that features three “Colorburst Squares” from her Quilter’s NEW Perpetual Block-a-Day Calendar. With shifting centers... READ MORE

Ten Years Gone

Ten Years Gone

If you think that passing ten years without starting that quilt sounds like a lot, let me assure you it is not. That time will go by quicker than you... READ MORE

Sashiko Today: Embrace the Beauty of Japanese Stitching and Mindful Mending

Sashiko Today: Embrace the Beauty of Japanese S...

Discover the beauty of sashiko, a timeless Japanese embroidery art that blends mindful mending with elegant design. From beginner guides and stencils to in-depth courses, explore tools and techniques to... READ MORE

Jennifer Rapacki Sewing Studio Tour: 2 Ways to Create a Design Wall

Jennifer Rapacki Sewing Studio Tour: 2 Ways to ...

When I moved back to Colorado in 2018 after 20 years in California, one of the features I wanted for a house was a walk-out basement so I could create... READ MORE

Learn Art Quilting Online: Texture, Color, and Design Techniques for Quilters

Learn Art Quilting Online: Texture, Color, and ...

What happens when quilting becomes a form of self-expression rather than just stitching blocks together? That’s the magic of art quilting—where fabric becomes your canvas, and thread your brush. Whether... READ MORE

From Neckties to Keepsakes: Turning Dad’s Ties into Pillows for His Granddaughters

From Neckties to Keepsakes: Turning Dad’s Ties ...

Turn cherished neckties into keepsake pillows for Father’s Day. Author and quilter, Julia McLeod, transforms her late dad’s ties into special gifts for her daughters—combining memory, love, and silk with... READ MORE

Not-Your-Typical Jelly Roll Quilt Virtual Book Tour

Not-Your-Typical Jelly Roll Quilt Virtual Book ...

We’re thrilled to announce that Michelle Cain's Virtual Book Tour for Not-Your-Typical Jelly Roll Quilts! READ MORE

Unfold the Magic: Creative Ways to Use 333 Origami Sheets

7 Creative Ways to Use Your Origami Paper

Looking to unplug, unwind, and spark your creativity? The 333 Origami Sheets series is your all-in-one paper playground. READ MORE

That’s Not Really a Lot of Fabric

That’s Not Really a Lot of Fabric

This By the Yard® comic is inspired by the author's real-life fabric-buying adventures with her model train–loving partner, whose encouragement to overbuy fabric continues to spark humor—and new comics. READ MORE

Make Your Summertime Bag!

Make Your Summertime Bag!

Ready to sew your perfect summer bag? Choose from three fun, beginner-friendly courses and create a stylish tote, playful messenger, or ombré carryall—complete with custom options and sunny flair!   READ MORE

Weekend Projects Mom Will Treasure: Easy, meaningful crafts you can create this weekend.

Weekend Projects Mom Will Treasure: Easy, meani...

Looking for a heartfelt Mother’s Day gift you can craft in a single weekend? Choose from four beginner-friendly, joy-filled courses and create something truly special!    READ MORE

Turn Your Favorite Landscapes into Works of Quilted Wonder

Turn Your Favorite Landscapes into Works of Qui...

Turn your favorite landscapes into quilted masterpieces with The Art of Landscape Quilting by Nancy Zieman & Natalie Sewell. Perfect for all skill levels, this inspiring guide offers step-by-step projects,... READ MORE

The Spectrum of Unfinished Projects

The Spectrum of Unfinished Projects

Quilters are notorious for having many unfinished projects, colloquially referred to as UFOs, i.e. Un-Finished Objects. This is not a concept unique to quilters… we are looking at you too,... READ MORE

Craft with Nature’s Palette: 3 Classes Using Found & Foraged Materials

Craft with Nature’s Palette: 3 Classes Using Fo...

Celebrate the beauty of spring with three online classes that use natural and found materials to spark creativity. Forage, stitch, dye, and play. READ MORE

Stitch by Stitch: 8 Online Embroidery Classes from Beginner to Beyond

Stitch by Stitch: 8 Online Embroidery Classes f...

Find your creative calm with 8 online embroidery classes. From beginner basics to advanced techniques, these courses help you stitch your way to joy. READ MORE

Eco-Friendly Crafting: Creative Ways to Upcycle Clothing and Reduce Textile Waste

Eco-Friendly Crafting: Creative Ways to Upcycle...

April is the perfect time to embrace sustainability and celebrate Earth Day with a commitment to eco-friendly crafting! Whether you're looking to explore a new hand-stitching technique, breathe new life... READ MORE

Read Chapter 1 of Crafting an Alibi

Read Chapter 1 of Crafting an Alibi

“We need cash,” Joyce said, prim and upright in her seasonal cardigan, knitted maple leaves accented by a gold cat brooch she’d worn for sixty years. “And fast.” READ MORE

Whimsical Easter Crafts to Welcome Spring: Cozy Projects You’ll Love to Make

Whimsical Easter Crafts to Welcome Spring: Cozy...

As Easter approaches and signs of spring bloom, it's the perfect time to dive into a playful craft project. Whether you're decorating your home, creating something special for your table,... READ MORE

A Red by Any Other Name

A Red by Any Other Name

For me, the hardest part of making a quilt is selecting the colors. The color choices dictate the feel of a quilt. READ MORE

Quilts in Modern Color, Creating Ombré Palettes Virtual Book Tour

Quilts in Modern Color, Creating Ombré Palettes...

We’re thrilled to announce Amber Elliot's Virtual Book Tour for Quilts in Modern Color, Creating Ombré Palettes, that’s starting tomorrow!  "In this book, you will learn how to construct your... READ MORE

Graduation T-Shirt Quilts

Graduation T-Shirt Quilts

In the last 25 years, I have made over a thousand T-shirt quilts. By far, graduation is the busiest time of year as... READ MORE

Level Up Your Quilts: Specialty Skills to Solve Common Headaches

Level Up Your Quilts: Specialty Skills to Solve...

Ready to take your quilting to the next level? Specialty techniques can make your projects stand out. From tackling... READ MORE

Scrap Cities: Quilt Beautiful Buildings!

Scrap Cities: Quilt Beautiful Buildings!

I've been quilting for 30+ years, and loved nearly every minute of it (except pin-  READ MORE

Valentine's Day Gifts You Can Make

Valentine's Day Gifts You Can Make

Craft unforgettable, heartfelt gifts for Valentine?? Day with these inspiring courses. You??l master the skills to... READ MORE

Kim Diehl?? Simple Whatnots IV Mystery Stitch-Along Part 5

Kim Diehl's Simple Whatnots IV Mystery Stitch-A...

Welcome to Installment #5 of Kim Diehl's Simple Whatnots IV Mystery Stitch-Along! Read below to find directions for... READ MORE

Just Wanna Copyright for Makers: The New England Quilt Museum Exhibit

Just Wanna Copyright for Makers: The New Englan...

Welcome to Blog Post #5 of the blog series Just Wanna Copyright for Makers hig READ MORE