By the Yard: Quilting with Precuts Is a Piece of Cake

By the Yard: Quilting with Precuts Is a Piece o...

When I first started quilting back in 2003, I was not at all familiar with the lingo. I legitimately thought a “charm... READ MORE

Step-by-Step Texture Quilting

Step-by-Step Texture Quilting

Christina Cameli’s newest book, Step-by-Step Texture Quilting, takes you on an adventure in texture as she shows... READ MORE

Spiders and Webs

Spiders and Webs

Spiders Hide in the DuskIf you know my work, you know that I sneak a spider and a web into many of my creations. I am... READ MORE

New kraft-tex University: Make a Wallet Using kraft-tex

New kraft-tex University: Make a Wallet Using k...

In today's kraft-tex University episode, Betsy and Gailen show you how to make a tricolor wallet using kra READ MORE

Sew Matching Outfits for Kids and Dolls

Sew Matching Outfits for Kids and Dolls

Sleepovers are more fun with dolls—and matching PJs!Do your kids love to play dress-up with their dolls? In her latest... READ MORE

A Peek Behind the Scenes of Stunning Stitches for Crazy Quilts

A Peek Behind the Scenes of Stunning Stitches f...

I’m so happy to share some behind-the-scenes photos about my newest book, Stunni READ MORE

Making a Modern Memory Quilt

Making a Modern Memory Quilt

Suzanne Paquette, author of Modern Memory Quilts, puts a contemporary spin on sentimental q READ MORE

Listen to an Interview with Amy Marson

Listen to an Interview with Amy Marson

In the fifth episode of Behind the Seams, host Roxane Cerda sits down with her boss, Amy Marson! Amy Marson has been... READ MORE

Listen to an Interview with Barbara Emodi

Listen to an Interview with Barbara Emodi

In the fourth episode of our podcast Behind the Seams, host Roxane Cerda interviews Barbara Emodi, the garment sewist... READ MORE

20+ Ways to Participate in Plastic-Free July

20+ Ways to Participate in Plastic-Free July

Every year, the Story of Stuff encourages people all over the world to take stock of amount of sing READ MORE

By the Yard: Shopping Local Is Good for You Too!

By the Yard: Shopping Local Is Good for You Too!

Everyone loves online shopping: it’s so easy, convenient, and you get exactly what you want showing up at your doorstep... READ MORE

Stunning Stitches for Crazy Quilts Blog Tour Kickoff!

Stunning Stitches for Crazy Quilts Blog Tour Ki...

Good friends, a good book, and a nice cup of tea… what could be better!?Well, if the book were free… that would be... READ MORE

Magical Forest Fairy Crafts Through the Seasons Wins PubWest Book Design Award!

Magical Forest Fairy Crafts Through the Seasons...

We couldn't be more proud! The PubWest trade association recently announced its 2019 Book Design Award winners,... READ MORE

Sew Bags Blog Tour Kickoff!

Sew Bags Blog Tour Kickoff!

My first book, Sew Bags: The Practical Guide to Making Purses, Totes, Clutches & More; 13 Skill READ MORE

New Releases for July

New Releases for July

July is a grab bag of delightful new releases! Mix-and-match Dresden plates, a hardcover book with antique quilts and... READ MORE

Glue Pinning Hack

Glue Pinning Hack

Enjoy this glue-pinning tip from Gailen, AKA The Impatient Seamstress! It's particularly helpful when combining... READ MORE

Free-Motion Quilting Tips from Amanda Murphy

Free-Motion Quilting Tips from Amanda Murphy

Amanda Murphy is the author of the incredibly popular Free-Motion Quilting Idea Book, and today we're sharing her... READ MORE

By the Yard: A Trip to the Fabric Store

By the Yard: A Trip to the Fabric Store

Sewing from your stash is such a noble cause… using up what you already have instead of buying all new fabric… but... READ MORE

Building a Joyful Seam

Building a Joyful Seam

When I am stitching a seam on a crazy quilt, I will start with a one of the basic crazy-quilt stitches. For this... READ MORE

Listen to an Interview with Amanda Murphy

Listen to an Interview with Amanda Murphy

In the third episode of Behind the Seams, host Roxane Cerda gets to talk with an long-time colleague and friend, Amanda... READ MORE

A Messenger Bag Pattern Inspired by the 1970s

A Messenger Bag Pattern Inspired by the 1970s

Jo Connolly is a lifelong seamstress who loves the challenge of combining technology with traditional needle arts. She... READ MORE

ZigZag Bargello Quilt Pattern from Quilter's Clinic

ZigZag Bargello Quilt Pattern from Quilter's Cl...

Ruth Ann Berry, the author of Bargello Quilts in Motion and Braided Bar READ MORE

How to Find and Prepare Repurposed Wool for Appliqué

How to Find and Prepare Repurposed Wool for App...

The wool trend just won't quit, and no one knows her wool quite like Rebekah L. Smith, author of Wool Appliqué... READ MORE

Listen to an Interview with Bernie Tobisch

Listen to an Interview with Bernie Tobisch

In the second episode of our new podcast Behind the Seams, host Roxane interviews Bernie Tobisch, a sewing-machine... READ MORE

How to Cut Shapes with Directional Fabric Video

How to Cut Shapes with Directional Fabric Video

Join author Sheila Christensen as she teaches you how to cut shapes with directional fabrics in the video below... READ MORE

Sewing and Embroidery Books Will Now Include Metric Measurements

Sewing and Embroidery Books Will Now Include Me...

We've got some seriously exciting news to share! Moving forward, all of our garment-sewing and embroidery titles will... READ MORE

By the Yard: Three Ways to Bind a Quilt Faster

By the Yard: Three Ways to Bind a Quilt Faster

I have a confession to make: I hate binding. I know that not all my quilting friends feel this way, but for me, I... READ MORE

Magical Forest Fairy Crafts Through the Seasons Blog Tour

Magical Forest Fairy Crafts Through the Seasons...

Each time a season changes, we celebrate with fairy crafts. Our books, Forest Fairy Crafts a READ MORE

Listen to an Interview with Heather Grant

Listen to an Interview with Heather Grant

Welcome to the first episode of Behind the Seams, the new podcast from C&T Publishing! We  READ MORE