5 Reasons Why you should add Making Felt Flowers to your Summer Crafting List

5 Reasons Why you should add Making Felt Flower...

With summertime upon us, you may be looking for new crafts and activities to enjoy! I love making felt flowers because... READ MORE

Memorial Quilts and Pillows

Memorial Quilts and Pillows

Over the past two decades, I have worked with many grieving families to create comfort items from special clothing... READ MORE

Making Room for the New Quilt

Making Room for the New Quilt

Is it ever acceptable to start a new quilt when you still haven’t finished the one you’ve been working on? I always feel very guilty buying fabric for a new... READ MORE

Handmade Gifts for Dads & Grads

Handmade Gifts for Dads & Grads

Celebrate the special moments this Father's Day and graduation season with the heartfelt touch of handmade gifts. From... READ MORE

WIP - Queen of Hearts Bodice

WIP - Queen of Hearts Bodice

Hey there, I'm Lady Cels, and I'm thrilled to take you along with me through the construction of the Queen of Hearts bodice I'm currently crafting! Get ready to dive... READ MORE

Foolproof Freeform Embroidery Virtual Book Tour

We�re thrilled to announce that Jennifer Clouston's Virtual Book Tour for  READ MORE

I’m Positive My Bobbin is Full

I’m Positive My Bobbin is Full

Is your bobbin half empty or half full? It all depends on how you look at it. As a full-time working mom with a hideous day job, a business on... READ MORE

Decoding Your Story: Marci Baker

Decoding Your Story: Marci Baker

Welcome to Decoding Your Story, a series of interview-styled blog posts delving into the captivating narratives of... READ MORE

Embark on a creative journey through a daily embroidery practice!

Embark on a creative journey through a daily em...

To many, the word "embroidery" evokes visions of pre-printed patterns, threads chosen by others, and a paint-by-numbers... READ MORE

Decoding Your Story: Cyndi McChesney

Decoding Your Story: Cyndi McChesney

Welcome to Decoding Your Story, a series of interview-styled blog posts delving into the captivating narratives of... READ MORE

Dye Painting

Dye Painting

Hi, I’m Ann Johnston. This month I have been dyeing new fabrics for my presentation called  READ MORE

Magic Stitches: Two Threads, Double the Fun

Magic Stitches: Two Threads, Double the Fun

Calling all hand-embroidery enthusiasts! I have a new class to introduce you to, Magic Stitches: Two Threads, Double the Fun! I guarantee this will be a fun, colorful, and creative stitching... READ MORE

Just Quilt Your Job

Just Quilt Your Job

Mark Twain is credited with saying, “Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life.” If you love quilting, there are... READ MORE

True Love Valentine's Quilt

True Love Valentine's Quilt

Hello to my world of quilt friends! I chose my college major to become a business classroom teacher. But instead of a... READ MORE

Crafting with Slander Virtual Book Tour

Crafting with Slander Virtual Book Tour

We’re thrilled to announce that Barbara Emodi's Virtual Book Tour for Cr READ MORE

My Creative Journey

My Creative Journey

Hi, this is Barbara Emodi, author of two sewing reference books  READ MORE

Creating Silk Art Quilts

Creating Silk Art Quilts

Do you suffer from a fear of using silk fabrics also known as silkaphobia? For years I thought silk was too precious, too delicate, and too finicky to work with.... READ MORE

Classic Art from Fabric Scraps

Classic Art from Fabric Scraps

Can you use your fabric scraps to create classic works of art? Yes, you can! Learn from the masters. Make you own masterpiece.Classic Art from Fabric ScrapsThis project answers three... READ MORE

Decoding Your Story: Christen Brown

Decoding Your Story: Christen Brown

Welcome to Decoding Your Story, a series of interview-styled blog posts delving into the captivating narratives of... READ MORE

 Being Creative with Fabric Runs

Being Creative with Fabric Runs

I have had a fascination with fabric runs ever since making my first Barg READ MORE

Finding Fun Along the Way

Finding Fun Along the Way

When I first started dating Train Guy, we didn’t go on the normal dates. Instead of restaurants, nightclubs, movies or the typical dating dreck, we took a less conventional route. We... READ MORE

C&T Publishing at h+h americas 2024!

C&T Publishing at h+h americas 2024!

As the highly anticipated h+h americas 2024 draws near, excitement is reaching a fever pitch for an unforgettable celebration of all things crafty! Amidst the buzz and hum of creativity, C&T Publishing... READ MORE

Finding New Ways to Express Myself

Finding New Ways to Express Myself

This week I’m visiting my daughter in Boston for her spring break (she’s a 7th & 8th grade public school math... READ MORE

Beaded Embroidery Handy Pocket Guide

Beaded Embroidery Handy Pocket Guide

Tiny Shiny TreasuresI am happy to announce the arrival of my newest book, the Beaded Embroidery Handy Pocket Guide, by C&T Publishing. This pocket guide is the perfect place to start... READ MORE

Crafting an Art Quilt: Margaret Sanger

Crafting an Art Quilt: Margaret Sanger

“Woman adjusting sunglasses” was a part of the Anthony Angel collection held in the Library of Congress. READ MORE

Embroidered Lavender Field: Additional Project!

Embroidered Lavender Field: Additional Project!

Hi, fellow stitching enthusiasts! If you loved the creativity in my boo READ MORE

QuiltGenius Design Tool Kit: Design Your Own Quilt Blocks!

QuiltGenius Design Tool Kit: Design Your Own Qu...

Like many of you, I love tinkering around with my own quilt designs and over the years have collected a random assortment of architectural stencils to aid in sketching out... READ MORE

Party at Layered & Stitched: An Art Quilt Experience!

Party at Layered & Stitched: An Art Quilt Exper...

Journey into art quilting, where fabric becomes a canvas, in a two-day event taught by artisan instructors.Get ready for THE art quilting event of the year, Layered & Stitched: An... READ MORE

Value is Key for 3-D Quilts

Value is Key for 3-D Quilts

“It’s magic!” Sara Nephew and I have heard this comment so many times over the years, when showing our techniques for 3-D designs. All of the fabric pieces are just... READ MORE

The REAL Reason I Buy So Much Fabric

For us quilters, there READ MORE