Dazzling Diamonds Sew-A-Long: Part 3

Dazzling Diamonds Sew-A-Long: Part 3

We have arrived at the "bling" part of our blocks. Beautiful Silk Ribbon Embroidery (SRE) and beads/sequins/etc... READ MORE

So Many Quilts

So Many Quilts

I recently saw an Instagram Reel where a happy quilter pulled Christmas quilt after Christmas quilt out of a chest. There were at least nine of them. All of them... READ MORE

7 Myths about Trademarks

7 Myths about Trademarks

So, we hear a lot of myths about trademarks that are just not true. We thought we would address some of them! We have... READ MORE

Dazzling Diamonds Sew-A-Long:  Part 2  (Embroider Transfer)

Dazzling Diamonds Sew-A-Long: Part 2 (Embroid...

Today we will continue our Dazzling Diamonds Sew-A-Long adventure!  READ MORE

Tumbler Quilts with Valerie Prideaux

Tumbler Quilts with Valerie Prideaux

I am all about colour. In Tumbler Quilts: One Block, Endless Possibilities, I give lots of colour optio READ MORE

Dazzling Diamonds Sew-A-Long: Part 1

Dazzling Diamonds Sew-A-Long: Part 1

Welcome to Part 1 of the Dazzling Diamonds Sew-A-Long! < READ MORE

Halloween vs. Christmas Grudge Match

Halloween vs. Christmas Grudge Match

When I was a kid, way back in the early 80’s, Halloween was not much of a big deal. You thought about your costume literally days before the big night,... READ MORE

How to Make Time for Your Craft

How to Make Time for Your Craft

It's hard to find time for your craft in the midst of a busy life.  READ MORE

Papermaking with Kelsey Pike

Papermaking with Kelsey Pike

Hello! I'm Kelsey Pike, author of the new book Modern Papermaking: Techniques in Handmade Paper, 13 Projects READ MORE

Dazzling Diamonds Sew-A-Long: Everything You Need to Know

Dazzling Diamonds Sew-A-Long: Everything You Ne...

Welcome to the Dazzling Diamonds Sew-A-Long! READ MORE

The Ugly Bug Ball

The Ugly Bug Ball

I created this tangled web and smattering of creepy spiders and flying bugs, for my latest book, Creative Embroidery, Mixing the Old with the New. If you know my work, then... READ MORE

9 Quilt Patterns that will guide and inspire you from start to finish!

9 Quilt Patterns that will guide and inspire yo...

Are you stuck in a rut? Have you lost your quilt mojo? Are you experiencing quilt paralysis because there are simply... READ MORE

Quilt Fusion: You're Invited to the Party!

Quilt Fusion: You're Invited to the Party!

Join us on November 9-10th for Quilt Fusion: An Immersive Event on Piecing, Color & Composition! We gathered some of the best quilt experts to share all their pro tips, tricks,... READ MORE

This is No Time for Cleaning

This is No Time for Cleaning

I hate cleaning. There are no two ways about it. If given the choice between cleaning and literally any other task, I would choose anything else. Cleaning takes hours and... READ MORE

Just Wanna Trademark for Makers Virtual Book Tour

Just Wanna Trademark for Makers Virtual Book Tour

We’re thrilled to announce Elizabeth Townsend Gard and Sidne K. Gard's Virtual Book Tour starts tomorrow! READ MORE

Behind-the-Scenes: Book Design for Royal Icing Cookies

Behind-the-Scenes: Book Design for Royal Icing ...

When I start the design for any book, I always start with the visuals we’ve collected as the book comes together: the photos, the mood board, and I check out... READ MORE

Kim Diehl’s Mystery Stitch-Along: Installment #8

Kim Diehl’s Mystery Stitch-Along: Installment #8

Welcome to Installment #8 of Kim Diehl’s Mystery Stitch-Along! Read below to find directions for cutting and piecing fabric.CuttingFrom each of 6 assorted bitty bricks, cut: 2 strips, 1 1⁄2"... READ MORE

Modern Papermaking Virtual Book Tour

Modern Papermaking Virtual Book Tour

We’re thrilled to announce that Kelsey Pike’s Virtual Book Tour starts tomorrow! READ MORE

Kim Diehl’s Mystery Stitch-Along: Installment #7

Kim Diehl’s Mystery Stitch-Along: Installment #7

Welcome to Installment #7 of Kim Diehl’s Mystery Stitch-Along! Read below to find directions for cutting and piecing fabric.CuttingFrom the remainder of the black fat quarter, cut: 2 strips, 2... READ MORE

Getting Out of a Quilting Rut

Getting Out of a Quilting Rut

It can happen to the best quilter. You are sick of the quilt you are working on, or worse yet, you could be sick of quilting altogether! What’s a dedicated... READ MORE

Free Project: Mini Log Cabin Quilts with Pattern Flex

Free Project: Mini Log Cabin Quilts with Patter...

Hello, everyone! I've been having such a great time playing around with all the uses for  READ MORE

Demonstrations and Student Work with Pinecone Quilts

Demonstrations and Student Work with Pinecone Q...

Hello! I'm Betty Ford-Smith, author of READ MORE

Kim Diehl’s Mystery Stitch-Along: Installment #6

Kim Diehl’s Mystery Stitch-Along: Installment #6

Welcome to Installment #6 of Kim Diehl’s Mystery Stitch-Along! Read below to find directions for cutting and piecing fabric.Cutting From the assorted print scraps (including remnants of previously used prints),... READ MORE

Ten Things to Know About Trademark

Ten Things to Know About Trademark

We are excited to have C&T publishing our book, Just Wanna Trademark for Makers. This READ MORE

Kim Diehl’s Mystery Stitch-Along: Installment #5

Kim Diehl’s Mystery Stitch-Along: Installment #5

Welcome to Installment #5 of Kim Diehl’s Mystery Stitch-Along! Read below to find directions for cutting and piecing fabric.CuttingNo cutting is needed this week!InstructionsLay out the Flying-Geese Variation block from... READ MORE

Pearl Buttons with Amy Barickman

Pearl Buttons with Amy Barickman

I love mother of pearl buttons. Over the years, as I collected, I began to learn the fascinating story of their rise to... READ MORE

Witching Essentials: Must-Haves Tools

Witching Essentials: Must-Haves Tools

As we gleefully await the autumn colors, cozy layers, and pumpkin-fla READ MORE

60 Fabulous Paper-Pieced Stars is Back, Bigger and Better!

60 Fabulous Paper-Pieced Stars is Back, Bigger ...

Nearly two years ago, C&T Publishing approached me about doing an updated version of my best-selling book, 50 Fabulous Paper-Pieced Stars. The vision was to remake the original stars in... READ MORE

Kim Diehl’s Mystery Stitch-Along: Installment #4

Kim Diehl’s Mystery Stitch-Along: Installment #4

Welcome to Installment #4 of Kim Diehl’s Mystery Stitch-Along! Read below to find directions for cutting and piecing READ MORE