In the April/May 2013 issue of Quilting Arts , we challenged our readers to create a 10" x 10" art quilt based on the word "Passages." Over 125 readers were moved to make a quilt for the challenge. We were touched by the artistry,...

Perhaps it's my Scandinavian genes, but there's something about felt appliqué that really gets my heart racing. The charming motifs, the soft felt, and the simple embroidery stitches remind me of my grandmother's kitchen. Felt appliqué...

The colors we're attracted to-the hues we use in our artwork, in our wardrobe selection, and our home décor-tell a story about us. What's your Color Story? Find out in this hour-long webinar, Putting Color into Play with Thermofax Screen Printing featuring Lynn Krawczyk, June 20, 2013.

Whenever the seasons change, I make an effort to put together new hand sewing projects. Last winter I organized three portable projects and left them in my car, near my favorite chair, and by my desk. I find hand sewing so relaxing because it takes minimal physical effort and while I sew my mind can wander.

Where do you find inspiration for your quilt designs? Many quilt artists, like our June/July 2013 cover artist Jamie Fingal, record inspiration and plan out their quilt designs in a sketchbook.

As I hope you already know, we recently launched Craft Daily, a fun and educational website where you'll find more than 100 hours of full-length craft video workshops and tutorials from world-class instructors on beading, crochet, jewelry, knitting, mixed media, quilting, sewing, spinning, and weaving.

Now that the sun is shining in New England and summer is nearly officially here, I'm feeling the tug of nature and the need to try a new outdoor fiber art project. Although I've experimented with sun printing and dyeing techniques, there are many variations that I haven't tried. I am especially inspired by the beautiful quilts made by Gail Ellspermann from her sun-printed fabrics using stencils.