Sew Your Dream Summer Wardrobe with Beginner-Friendly Patterns

Sew Your Dream Summer Wardrobe with Beginner-Fr...

Our garment and sewing books feature simple instructions, contemporary designs, and inspirational photography to help... READ MORE →

Quilt-As-You-Go Quilts

Quilt-As-You-Go Quilts

How many people hear the term Quilt-as-You-Go but never really know what that means?They like the sound of it. It could... READ MORE →

Use Silk Textiles in Quilting

Use Silk Textiles in Quilting

As a quilt lecturer and instructor, I visit at least two quilt guilds each month, presenting my work and teaching workshops. The niche I have made for myself in the... READ MORE →

Remembering Ruth McDowell—A Personal Appreciation

Remembering Ruth McDowell—A Personal Appreciation

As an editor at C&T Publishing years ago, I was assigned to edit the books that Ruth McDowell was writing. At... READ MORE →

3 Tips for Inserting a Magnetic Snap

3 Tips for Inserting a Magnetic Snap

Hello Sewing Friends! I’m Sarah Markos from READ MORE →

2025 Patchwork Place Quilt Calendar

2025 Patchwork Place Quilt Calendar

It's really exciting to say "Back by popular demand!" And it's true! Although with a twist. READ MORE →

Walking Foot Quilting: Circular Spirals

Walking Foot Quilting: Circular Spirals

I have quilted many quilts and small projects with my walking foot. Since the feed dogs are left up, it is easy to get... READ MORE →

Scrappy Wonky Quilt Block Extravaganza Virtual Book Tour

Scrappy Wonky Quilt Block Extravaganza Virtual ...

We’re thrilled to announce that Shannon Roudhán and Jason Bowlsby's Virtual Book Tour for Scrappy READ MORE →

Tips for Troubleshooting Serger Issues

Tips for Troubleshooting Serger Issues

Sergers (also called overlockers outside the United States) can be scary. I often wish I had a dollar for every time... READ MORE →

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 →