How to Quilt a Starburst Filler

How to Quilt a Starburst Filler

Angela Walter's Shape by Shape, Collection 2 is chockfull of amazing free-motion quilting designs—and we get to... READ MORE

Adorable Homemade Gifts Anyone Can Make

Adorable Homemade Gifts Anyone Can Make

After writing two Sewing Illustration books, Sew Illustrated and Diary in Stitches, I wanted to reach audiences who are... READ MORE

Fussy Cutting Appliqué

Fussy Cutting Appliqué

Want to become an appliqué expert?  Learn the fussy cutting technique with Annie Smith!  READ MORE

The Cost of Making a Quilt Can't Really Be Measured

The Cost of Making a Quilt Can't Really Be Meas...

All kidding aside, how much would it REALLY cost Quilt Girl to make that wedding quilt? Let’s take a look. First off,... READ MORE

The "A" Word

The "A" Word

Appliqué. That word will make many quilters want to run in the other direction.They love appliqué and respect it,... READ MORE

How to Match Threads to Fabric

How to Match Threads to Fabric

Learn how to match threads to fabric with Annie Smith, and be sure to check out her new release The... READ MORE

Jumbo Octagon Shimmer Template Tutorial

Jumbo Octagon Shimmer Template Tutorial

Jennifer Sampou shows you how to use her Jumbo Octagon Shimmer Templates!  READ MORE

New Releases For Fall!

We have a ton of new and exciting books and products from September and October. Read on for a peak... READ MORE

7 Ways to Productively Practice Free-Motion Quilting

7 Ways to Productively Practice Free-Motion Qui...

Angela Walters understands the pain of practicing your free-motion quilting—but she's got some great tips... READ MORE

Mary A. Blythe's Wool Appliqué Heirlooms

Mary A. Blythe's Wool Appliqué Heirlooms

Life can take you in so many crazy directions. I never in a million years thought I would be a wool appliqué designer... READ MORE

Kim Schaefer's Wool Calendar Quilts

Kim Schaefer's Wool Calendar Quilts

I am so excited about my upcoming release, Kim Schaefer’s Wool Calendar Quilts. The pattern pack is a collection of... READ MORE

Quilting a Red & White Star Quilt

Quilting a Red & White Star Quilt

Learn the tips and tricks of quilting this gorgeous red & white Star Quilt with Natalia Bonner! READ MORE

By The Yard: How to Make Time for Quilting

By The Yard: How to Make Time for Quilting

As crazy as it may sound, I actually have skipped work to sew. In my defense, I was trying to finish a bridesmaid dress... READ MORE

Creating Reimagined Dresden blocks for your Unique Project

Creating Reimagined Dresden blocks for your Uni...

Candy Grisham with Reimagined Dresden Quilt Blocks just released by C & T Publishing. This book features many... READ MORE

First Look at The Ultimate Thread Guide

First Look at The Ultimate Thread Guide

When I learned to sew, it was easy to choose thread because there were very few choices. Times have changed. Now you... READ MORE

Handmade Treasures and Clothes in Me & My 18" Doll

Handmade Treasures and Clothes in Me & My 18" Doll

This is Mayme Brown.She planted a seed within me a long time ago, when we both looked very different. A seed that grew... READ MORE

Halloween Takeover: Spotlight on Sew A Modern Halloween

Halloween Takeover: Spotlight on Sew A Modern H...

My name is Jessica, I am the Author Liaison here at C&T, and I am excited to share this blog as the countdown to... READ MORE

Choosing Garment Trims

Choosing Garment Trims

The advice below is from The Tunic Bible by Sarah Gunn and Julie Starr—but we think that the trimming advice is... READ MORE

Get Creative with the “Vegan Leather” Design Collective in kraft-tex Creations!

Get Creative with the “Vegan Leather” Design Co...

Who doesn’t love kraft-tex? kraft-tex Creations, a Design Collective book compiled by Lindsay Conner, features... READ MORE

Introducing Visual Guide to Creative Straight Line Quilting

Introducing Visual Guide to Creative Straight L...

Take the straight line quilting challenge with Natalia Bonner and learn all about her new book! READ MORE

How to Use A Blind Hem Foot

How to Use A Blind Hem Foot

Learn how to use a blind hem foot in this step-by-step video tutorial!  READ MORE

Hints on How to Organize

Hints on How to Organize

Hi again!Cinzia here with my book, The Storyteller’s Sampler Quilt, that has just been released by C&T... READ MORE

By The Yard: Lunch Hour Shop Hop

By The Yard: Lunch Hour Shop Hop

Just like everyone says calories don’t count if they are consumed while on vacation, I’m going to contend that fabric... READ MORE

Jessica Kapitanski Demonstrates How to Sew With Cork Fabric

Jessica Kapitanski Demonstrates How to Sew With...

Jessica Kapitanski provides tips and tricks on sewing with cork fabric in this easy to follow video... READ MORE

Cinzia White's Personal Journey with The Storyteller's Sampler Quilt

Cinzia White's Personal Journey with The Storyt...

Hi everyone!My name is Cinzia and my first book ever, The Storyteller’s Sampler Quilt</ READ MORE

Playing Cards with the Wee Folk

Playing Cards with the Wee Folk

I am excited to share the newest deck of playing cards from C&T! This pack of standard sized cards features... READ MORE

Stylish Sewing with Sarah Gunn and Julie Starr

Stylish Sewing with Sarah Gunn and Julie Starr

Knowing which garments to sew is the first step in creating your customized wardrobe. As we reflect on classic... READ MORE

How to Cut Charm Squares from Precuts and Yardage

How to Cut Charm Squares from Precuts and Yardage

These helpful tips are taken from Charm School—18 Quilts from 5" Squares by Vanessa Goertzen. Scroll down to the... READ MORE

kraft-tex Makes the Cut!

kraft-tex Makes the Cut!

Hi, everyone!Jo Connolly of Garden of Daisies Embroidery here. I’m so excited to have had my first pattern... READ MORE

Rarely Seen Pre-Civil War Textiles from the Poos Collection

Rarely Seen Pre-Civil War Textiles from the Poo...

My sister, Kay, began collecting quilts when she was in elementary school. I jokingly say that she never met a quilt... READ MORE