Simple Quilts, Complex Fabric

Simple Quilts, Complex Fabric

I’ve been making quilts since 1968. Until 1986 I was a dabbler who tried every traditional block she read about. That’s... READ MORE

Save Time & Effort with Becky Goldsmith's Essential Circle Tool!

Save Time & Effort with Becky Goldsmith's Essen...

In the video below, Becky Goldsmith introduces you to her fabulous  READ MORE

Different Approaches to One Quilt

Different Approaches to One Quilt

Most people take a quilt class to improve their skills and to spend time with friends. Both are excellent reasons to... READ MORE

Break Out of Your Appliqué Rut!

Break Out of Your Appliqué Rut!

The best thing about appliqué is that there's so many ways to do it! It can be modern or traditional, pinned or fused,... READ MORE

Paper Piece a Forest of Perfectly Precise Trees

Paper Piece a Forest of Perfectly Precise Trees

Let paper-piecing queen Carolyn Cullinan McCormick show you how to tackle her Trees, Trees and More Trees quilt with... READ MORE

Color Theme of the Day: Monochromatic Golden Yellow

Color Theme of the Day: Monochromatic Golden Ye...

We absolutely adore the color golden yellow, so we've chosen it to be the star of its own color theme of the day! In... READ MORE

Adventures in Chain Pressing!

Adventures in Chain Pressing!

Hi, everyone! Can you believe that August is here already? Here in North Carolina, autumn will soon be upon us with... READ MORE

Crazy-Quilting Handwork—Anywhere, Anytime

Crazy-Quilting Handwork—Anywhere, Anytime

Lately it seems as if everyone is always on the go and crunched for time, trying to fit in a little sewing between... READ MORE

Tips and Tricks for Appliquéing a Dresden Carnival!

Tips and Tricks for Appliquéing a Dresden Carni...

In the video below, Yvette Marie Jones, one of the authors of Dresden Carnival, demonstra READ MORE

Starting from the Beginning with Free-Motion Quilting

Starting from the Beginning with Free-Motion Qu...

Have you ever heard of the phrase, “Even a blind squirrel gets a nut sometimes”?  It pretty much sums up my... READ MORE

Sew Illustrated Blog Tour Kickoff!

Sew Illustrated Blog Tour Kickoff!

Hi Everyone! We are thrilled to be kicking off the blog tour for our book READ MORE

Are You Ready for Back to School?

Are You Ready for Back to School?

Whether your kids are back at school now, or they're heading back soon, you've probably already started buying them new... READ MORE

How to Sew a Sleeve: A Video Tutorial

How to Sew a Sleeve: A Video Tutorial

Learn how to sew a sleeve onto a shirt with the ever talented Angela Lan, author of #OOTD Sew & Style in our... READ MORE

Get Kids Excited to Sew!

Get Kids Excited to Sew!

Have a kid who's interested in sewing but needs a little push? A few words of encouragement? Just show them the... READ MORE

Transfer • Embellish • Stitch: A Creative Collaboration

Transfer • Embellish • Stitch: A Creative Colla...

Hi! Jen Fox and Sarah Case, authors of Transfer • Embellish • Stit READ MORE

One Adaptable Pattern—Unlimited Possibilities

One Adaptable Pattern—Unlimited Possibilities

If you haven’t done much in terms of garment sewing, the idea of creating a piece for your wardrobe can be …... READ MORE

Quilter's Bucket List: Victoria Findlay Wolfe

Quilter's Bucket List: Victoria Findlay Wolfe

I'm so pleased to bring you our next interview with  Victoria Findlay Wolfe! I've had the pleasure of... READ MORE

See the Drunkard's Path Block in a New Light

See the Drunkard's Path Block in a New Light

So, you think you have seen everything that can be done with the Drunkard’s Path block? Well I hope my book makes you... READ MORE

Announcing the Coloring Poster Books!

Announcing the Coloring Poster Books!

Happy National Coloring Book Day! If you haven't already seen the massive sale we're having on all of our coloring... READ MORE

 Yardage or Scraps? Quilting Your Way with Fantastic Stash Quilts

Yardage or Scraps? Quilting Your Way with Fanta...

There’s a lot about Fantastic Stash Quilts to love. As the production editor on the book team, I was the one to... READ MORE

Slow Stitch Movement

Slow Stitch Movement

The slow stitch movement is all the buzz! Celebrate the love of creative, thoughtful sewing with Stitch... READ MORE

Color Theme of the Day: Rainbow

Color Theme of the Day: Rainbow

We're going all out with our color theme of the day today: rainbow! For those of us who love color, a rainbow color... READ MORE

The Story Behind Sew Illustrated

The Story Behind Sew Illustrated

Hi, it’s Minki Kim and Kristin Esser writing here today, and it’s our absolute pleasure to introduce you to... READ MORE

How to Bead: Captured Beads

How to Bead: Captured Beads

Seed beads secure a larger bead in this decorative stitch, perfect for edging or binding. Use it on quilts, ribbon,... READ MORE

Baby Quilt Designs

Baby Quilt Designs

You’re at a baby shower. The room is full of baby-themed decorations in pink or blue pastels, adorned with cartoonish... READ MORE

How to Sew a Neckline with Angela Lan

How to Sew a Neckline with Angela Lan

Angela Lan is the brilliant fourteen-year-old author of #OOTD (Outfit of the Day) Sew & Style. In the video READ MORE

Patternless Sewing Mod Style—Sewing for Vacation and Beyond

Patternless Sewing Mod Style—Sewing for Vacatio...

About three weeks ago, as I was prepping for our family vacation to Punta Cana, I had a long list of items I wanted to... READ MORE

A Hexie Quilt Garden

A Hexie Quilt Garden

Surely you have noticed that most appliqué blocks are square. Don’t get me wrong, squares are great, and I do love... READ MORE

Table Runners for All Occasions

Table Runners for All Occasions

Whether for a dressy party, a casual outdoor barbecue, or an everyday dinner, accessorize your table with a custom... READ MORE