Maker Spotlight: Bonnie Robinson Stewart
Quilter Bonnie Robinson Stewart loves Japanese koinobori, or koi flags, so she began making big plushie versions of them.
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Book Review: “The Art of Whimsical Stitching” Inspires Creative Threadwork
Joanne Sharpe’s new book is meant to spark some whimsy into your fiber art. Good for beginners and savvy sewers looking for inspiration.
Quilts Become Canvases When the Threadwork Is This Beautiful
Ohio-based artist Connie Bloom makes threadwork her artistic voice in her handmade quilts that utilize “drawing with thread.”
Sew a Fun Toadstool Quilt Block
In the mood to make something adorable? Stitch up a super-cute toadstool quilt block! Perfect for small projects, woodland-themed quilts, or a quick-sew mug rug—or maybe even something to delight those Mario-loving gamers—this sweet mushroom-patterned block is sure to inspire smiles. Ready to get quilting? Learn how to piece a toadstool quilt block of your […]
Refashion Colorful Denim into a Gorgeous Upcycled Jeans Quilt
If you’ve got colorful old or outgrown denim taking up room in your closet—or access to a good thrift store or flea market—you can turn that unused fabric yardage into a durable one-of-a-kind blanket that your whole family will want to use! If you love your Levi’s, you’ll definitely want to add this gorgeous upcycled […]
Quilting Basics: EPP Quilting with Curved Shapes
Attention lovers of English paper piecing: If you’re ready to put down the hexies and try your hand at something new, you’ll definitely want to learn the basics of EPP quilting with curved shapes! With an easy-to-folow step-by-step photo tutorial and accompanying video, Diane from CraftyPod makes curved piecing a piece of cake. Don’t fear […]
Write with Patchwork: Half-Square Triangle Alphabet
Send a creative message with your next quilt! This half-square triangle alphabet will help you say it with stitches. Create a custom love note or share words of inspiration with half-square triangles! Put together your own quilt blocks—or practice your appliqué skills—with this half-square triangle alphabet that Elizabeth Dackson from Don’t Call Me Betsy shared […]
