My New Favorite Book

My New Favorite Book

As the Creative Director at C&T Publishing and an editor/author who gets to write and compile content for our... READ MORE

Child's Play Quilts Giveaway

Child's Play Quilts Giveaway

We're giving away a newer (e)book today! Child's Play Quilts by Stacey Day came out in April and we can't get... READ MORE

Charm School Wins PubWest Book Design Award

Charm School Wins PubWest Book Design Award

We couldn't be more proud! The PubWest trade association recently announced its 2018 book design award winners,... READ MORE

Unraveling the Mystery of Fancy Thread

Unraveling the Mystery of Fancy Thread

Wondering how important thread is in machine quilting? Wonder no more! Christine Maraccini answers all of your... READ MORE

June Best Sellers

June Best Sellers

The numbers are in! These are the top ten books you loved the most in June. Count down with us to find out what was... READ MORE

Spotlight on Wool Titles

Spotlight on Wool Titles

We're introducing a new feature here on the blog! Each month we will highlight one of our favorite quilting and sewing... READ MORE

Paper Piece a Sand Castle for July!

Paper Piece a Sand Castle for July!

Please enjoy this free paper-piecing pattern, taken from Cute & Clever Totes by Mary Hertel. This block c READ MORE

Sew Emojis!

Sew Emojis!

Excerpt from Sew Emoji: Mix & Match 60 Features for Custom Emoticons, Make a Twin-Size Quilt, Pillows &... READ MORE

Staff Favorites Round-Up

Staff Favorites Round-Up

We're so pleased to introduce a new feature on the blog: C&T staff interviews! Every month we'll be sharing a... READ MORE

The Story Behind Quilter's Date Keeper

The Story Behind Quilter's Date Keeper

The Quilter's Date Keeper is all about taking an idea and running with it! Bonnie has already shared  READ MORE

Barbara Brackman's Civil War Sampler Giveaway

Barbara Brackman's Civil War Sampler Giveaway

Giveaways all summer long! Today we're giving away an ebook copy of Barbara Brackman's Civil War Sampler and a... READ MORE

Whimsical Wool Appliqué

Whimsical Wool Appliqué

Whimsical Wool Appliqué: 50 Blocks, 7 Quilt Projects is a fun, new book from Kim Schaefer that combines wool READ MORE

A Few Thoughts about Designing for Dolls

A Few Thoughts about Designing for Dolls

Excerpt from Doll Dress Boutique: Sew 40+ Projects for 18˝ Dolls A Dress for Every Occasion by Erin Hentzel. READ MORE

Free-Motion Quilting Inspired by Antique Designs

Free-Motion Quilting Inspired by Antique Designs

Excerpt from Inspired Free-Motion Quilting: 90 Antique Designs Reinterpreted for Today’s Quilter by Bill... READ MORE

Open Up Your Sewing Machine

I have always been intrigued with how machines work. It is fascinating to observe how clutches, gears, belts, spr READ MORE

Grilles and Donuts Quilt

Besides working on quilting books, several of us in the office actually make quilts, too! When we are not too busy, we... READ MORE

Sweetwater's Simple Home Giveaway

Sweetwater's Simple Home Giveaway

We're keeping the summer party going with another great giveaway! Today we're giving away an ebook copy... READ MORE

Bargello Inspiration

Bargello Inspiration

I am the lucky technical editor who got to work with Ruth Ann Berry on her latest book, Braided Bargello Quilts... READ MORE

kraft-tex Wristlet Free Project

kraft-tex Wristlet Free Project

Please enjoy this fun, free project from popular kraft-tex extraordinaire, Gailen Runge! This wristlet pattern... READ MORE

The Story Behind Stitch & Sew

The Story Behind Stitch & Sew

Hello, my name is Aneela Hoey, and this month sees the release of my third book, Stitch & Sew READ MORE

Quilty Goodies from Bonnie K. Hunter

Quilty Goodies from Bonnie K. Hunter

Hi Everyone! I can’t believe we are already into June 2018—and with the arrival of June, I’ve got some new quilty... READ MORE

Tiny Piecing

Tiny Piecing

I love bright colors. I am generally not a fan of the Americana calicoes, Civil War–era muddy tones, or 1930s... READ MORE

Celebrate The Seasons Giveaway

Celebrate The Seasons Giveaway

Happy almost summer! To kick off the season, we're giving away an ebook copy of Celebrate The Seasons and a fabric... READ MORE

Modern Plus Sampler Quilt Along

Modern Plus Sampler Quilt Along

Are you looking for a fun quilt along to start this summer? Cheryl Brickey of Meadow M READ MORE

Aging with Grace and Spunk!

Aging with Grace and Spunk!

Carol Dean Jones’s popular ten-book cozy mystery series featuring Sarah Miller will now be available in printed form... READ MORE

Paper Piece Stunning Bullseye Quilts

Paper Piece Stunning Bullseye Quilts

Three stunning paper-pieced quilts in one pattern pack: Bullseye Quilts from Vintage to Modern: Paper Piece... READ MORE

Sew Creative—A Book to Sew Playfully!

Sew Creative—A Book to Sew Playfully!

This is my book's release month! Sew Creative is live, and I can hold it in my hands! I'm so happy to introduce... READ MORE

Free-Motion Framework Blog Tour Kickoff!

Free-Motion Framework Blog Tour Kickoff!

We're so pleased to be able to announce the release of Free-Motion Framework by Jen Eskridge and to kick off her... READ MORE

Paint-by-Number Quilts

Paint-by-Number Quilts

Excerpt from the introduction of Paint-by-Number Quilts: 4 Animal Appliqués with Vintage Style by Kerry Foster.In... READ MORE

Tackle Paper Piecing with Confidence

Tackle Paper Piecing with Confidence

The release date of Adventures in Paper Piecing & Design: A Quilter’s Guide with Design Exercises,... READ MORE