My newest book, Home Sweet Home Paper Piecing, is ready for you to enjoy.
My newest book, Home Sweet Home Paper Piecing, is ready for you to enjoy.
I love to rummage through the thrift stores and find garments, accessories, and linens that I can change-up, change-out, and Upcycle! I have found so many simple and inexpensive ways...
I love to rummage through the thrift stores and find garments, accessories, and linens that I can change-up, change-out, and Upcycle! I have found so many simple and inexpensive ways...
Ankara, or African prints, have a language all their own. Many of the patterns have evolved over the centuries with specific names, stories attached to them, and, of course, these names and stories can vary by...
Ankara, or African prints, have a language all their own. Many of the patterns have evolved over the centuries with specific names, stories attached to them, and, of course, these names and stories can vary by...
Hello! I'm Betty Ford-Smith, author of Pinecone Quilts, and I have held workshops in some unexpected places. Around the time I began the purple pine cone quilt, a woman asked me to...
Hello! I'm Betty Ford-Smith, author of Pinecone Quilts, and I have held workshops in some unexpected places. Around the time I began the purple pine cone quilt, a woman asked me to...
My best friend and I have been doing the handmade birthday gift thing since the mid-eighties. We were broke college students then but we both knew how to sew (Thanks,...
My best friend and I have been doing the handmade birthday gift thing since the mid-eighties. We were broke college students then but we both knew how to sew (Thanks,...
Hi my friends!One of life’s greatest pleasures is having great friends and family to visit with. Maybe sit and have coffee and cookies, or enjoy a mug of cocoa with...
Hi my friends!One of life’s greatest pleasures is having great friends and family to visit with. Maybe sit and have coffee and cookies, or enjoy a mug of cocoa with...
Think of all the things you take pictures of… people, places, plants, obj
Think of all the things you take pictures of… people, places, plants, obj
Hello! My name is Jessica Barrera and I’m thrilled to announce the release of my new book,
Hello! My name is Jessica Barrera and I’m thrilled to announce the release of my new book,
In a world where sustainability and eco-consciousness are gaining momentum, upcycling crafts have emerged as a creative and rewarding way to repurpose everyday items that would otherwise end up in...
In a world where sustainability and eco-consciousness are gaining momentum, upcycling crafts have emerged as a creative and rewarding way to repurpose everyday items that would otherwise end up in...
There has been a lot written about how long it takes to make a quilt top, but I wonder has anyone ever investigated the time it takes to get through...
There has been a lot written about how long it takes to make a quilt top, but I wonder has anyone ever investigated the time it takes to get through...
In the ever-evolving world of cosplay and prop-making, one aspect that can truly elevate your creations to the next
In the ever-evolving world of cosplay and prop-making, one aspect that can truly elevate your creations to the next
More than 20 years ago, I designed a template to change my favorite quilting block, The Ohio Star, from a 2D shape to a 3D shape so that I could...
More than 20 years ago, I designed a template to change my favorite quilting block, The Ohio Star, from a 2D shape to a 3D shape so that I could...
We are thrilled to announce Daisy Aschehoug’s virtual book tour celebrating the release of her new book,
We are thrilled to announce Daisy Aschehoug’s virtual book tour celebrating the release of her new book,
Kay Triplett, my sister, first began collecting quilts in elementary school. She would rescue old tops and earn money...
Kay Triplett, my sister, first began collecting quilts in elementary school. She would rescue old tops and earn money...
As one of C&T’s editors, I spend most of my time working directly with our authors. We go through the whole process together, brainstorming when the book is just an...
As one of C&T’s editors, I spend most of my time working directly with our authors. We go through the whole process together, brainstorming when the book is just an...
I have been a patchwork quilt shop owner for 20 years.Since opening the doors in 2003 it has been my obsession to keep on top of the next best fashion...
I have been a patchwork quilt shop owner for 20 years.Since opening the doors in 2003 it has been my obsession to keep on top of the next best fashion...
For many of us, traveling for a vacation can feel bittersweet.
For many of us, traveling for a vacation can feel bittersweet.
A sewing room of any size is a luxury that only a few can afford. Maybe all of your spare rooms have tiny humans living in them, or perhaps you...
A sewing room of any size is a luxury that only a few can afford. Maybe all of your spare rooms have tiny humans living in them, or perhaps you...
I recently created this piece for Embroidery Extravaganza, which was held on Creative Spark, C&T Publishing’s online learning platform. I also posted the piece's progress over several weeks on Maker’s...
I recently created this piece for Embroidery Extravaganza, which was held on Creative Spark, C&T Publishing’s online learning platform. I also posted the piece's progress over several weeks on Maker’s...
Sometimes I wonder if I’m a quilter or a fabric collector. I now own more fabric than I’ll be able to stitch together in my lifetime, yet I still find...
Sometimes I wonder if I’m a quilter or a fabric collector. I now own more fabric than I’ll be able to stitch together in my lifetime, yet I still find...
Piece together a good time with us!Join us on June 29th at 9 am PT for the second installment of Piecing Palooza! Piecing Palooza is a live, virtual event for learning...
Piece together a good time with us!Join us on June 29th at 9 am PT for the second installment of Piecing Palooza! Piecing Palooza is a live, virtual event for learning...
As a Xennial, I grew up with gorgeous cross-stitched art hanging on the wall with prayers and poetry accompanied by
As a Xennial, I grew up with gorgeous cross-stitched art hanging on the wall with prayers and poetry accompanied by
How often have you thought that you wish you could finish your quilt without having to take it
How often have you thought that you wish you could finish your quilt without having to take it
Have you looked at crazy quilt seams thinking “how did they do that?” Well, today…I’m letting you in on my own...
Have you looked at crazy quilt seams thinking “how did they do that?” Well, today…I’m letting you in on my own...
Are you looking for a new creative hobby to explore? Something that allows you to experiment with colors, scents, and...
Are you looking for a new creative hobby to explore? Something that allows you to experiment with colors, scents, and...
Like many quilters, I have an abundance of unfinished quilting projects. I feel really bad about this state of affairs. Guilt about unfinished projects even robs me of enthusiasm for...
Like many quilters, I have an abundance of unfinished quilting projects. I feel really bad about this state of affairs. Guilt about unfinished projects even robs me of enthusiasm for...
Looking for a new hobby? Try watercolor painting; you will not be disappointed. Watercolor painting is perfect for all...
Looking for a new hobby? Try watercolor painting; you will not be disappointed. Watercolor painting is perfect for all...
