Spring Fabric Giveaway Winner!

Congratulations to ChrisTolz, the winner of our spring-inspired fabric giveaway!

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Posted to Handmade Quilt Art by Michelle Jibson on 20 Mar 2013

Q&A with Zakka Patchwork Designer Ayumi Takahashi

Who doesn't love a quick and clever patchwork project, especially if the combination of fabrics and design practically guarantee the project will brighten your day?

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Posted to Quilting Daily by Vivika_Blog on 18 Mar 2013

Filed under: Patchwork Quilt, Quilting Designs, Quilt Patterns, Art Quilts, Sewing Machine Techniques

Free Webinar: Making Art Business Connections with Jane Dávila

Are you thinking of turning your art into a business? Do you have an art business but aren't sure how to spread the word? Do you want to use social media to promote you art, but aren't sure how to go about it?

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Posted to Quilting Daily by Vivika_Blog on 15 Mar 2013

Filed under: Surface Design, Art Quilts

Deadline looms for 'Text Me!' Art Quilt Reader Challenge

In the February/March 2013 issue of Quilting Arts Magazine , we introduced our latest reader challenge, "Text Me!", encouraging you to make a quilt about how text inspires you. There is still time to submit your creation--the deadline is Friday...

Posted to Reader Challenges by Kristine Lundblad on 14 Mar 2013

Filed under: Art Quilts, Quilting for Beginners, How to Quilt

Warm Up to Fabric Painting Techniques

Where I live in New England, it gets dark at about 4:30 p.m. in the depths of winter. So when Daylight Savings Time kicks in and the snow banks start to melt, I'm itching to get outside and do some fabric painting and dyeing.

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Posted to Quilting Daily by Vivika_Blog on 13 Mar 2013

Filed under: Surface Design, Fabric Art, Art Quilts, Dyeing Fabric, Fabric Painting

In Honor of Spring: A Fabric Giveaway!

In honor of spring, we're having another fabric giveaway! And while this "Shades of Black" fabric collection from Moda may not scream "spring," it is filled with fun floral patterns that are guaranteed to bring new life to your quilts.

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Posted to Handmade Quilt Art by Michelle Jibson on 13 Mar 2013

Quick Quilts that Fill a Void

Finishing a large quilting project is always satisfying. I feel such a sense of accomplishment. But I have to admit: finishing small quilting projects is almost as gratifying, and I can get that feeling of accomplishment so much faster!

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Posted to Quilting Daily by Vivika_Blog on 11 Mar 2013

Filed under: Embroidery, How to Quilt, Embellishment Techniques, Quilt Patterns, Quilting Techniques, Small Quilting Projects, Easy Quilt Patterns

Imaginative Hand Sewing with the Buttonhole Stitch

As you read this, picture me curled up on a comfortable chair by the fire, hand sewing. Although that's probably not the case, it's certainly what I would like to be doing on a cold, snowy day, wouldn't you?

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Posted to Quilting Daily by Vivika_Blog on 7 Mar 2013

Filed under: Embroidery, How to Quilt, Hand Sewing, Sewing Techniques, Quilting, Hand Stitches, Quilting Techniques

The Art of Quilting Modern: What I Saw at QuiltCon

QuiltCon, the quilt show and convention presented by The Modern Quilt Guild last month was energetic and fun in so many ways. A real celebration of the art of quilting.

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Posted to Quilting Daily by Vivika_Blog on 4 Mar 2013

Filed under: How to Quilt, Patchwork Quilt, Fabric Art, Quilt Patterns, Art Quilts, Quilting

We Made It! Magazine Bundle Giveaway Winners

Thanks, Everyone, we made it to 20,000 Facebook fans...and counting. Here are the winners of the magazine bundles: Englishteacher EmmaEileen granddad Marti Parsons lovesamarillo We will contact you and as soon as we get your mailing addresses, we'll...

Posted to Quilting Daily by Vivika_Blog on 4 Mar 2013

Magazine Giveaway - Help us Get to 20K and Comment to Win a Bundle

I just noticed that we are closing in on 20,000 Facebook fans on the Quilting Daily page. Twenty thousand! To celebrate when we reach this milestone, I'm going to give away five bundles of Quilting Arts Magazine issues.

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Posted to Quilting Daily by Vivika_Blog on 1 Mar 2013

Submit to Quilting Arts Gifts!

Here at Quilting Daily, we like to think ahead. That's why we're already planning our next issue of Quilting Arts Gifts, a special annual issue devoted to the art of holiday gift-giving. And we want you to contribute!

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Posted to Quilting Arts: Behind the Scenes by Michelle Jibson on 28 Feb 2013

Filed under: Fabric Art, Art Quilts

From Old Metal to New Textile with Rust Fabric Dyeing

When I returned to New England from QuiltCon in Austin, Texas, this week, I couldn't help but notice: it snowed again while I was gone. Yes, while I was in the climate-controlled comfort of the exhibit halls surrounded by colorful quilts--and quilters--Mother Nature had thrown another heavy blanket of snow over my region.

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Posted to Quilting Daily by Vivika_Blog on 27 Feb 2013

Filed under: Surface Design, How to Quilt, Fabric Art, Embellishment Techniques, Quilting Techniques, Dyeing Fabric, Fabric Painting

Figurative Quilt Art: A Conversation with Kate Themel

In the April/May issue of Quilting Arts I have an interview with artist Kate Themel, and I'm so excited by her painterly machine quilting and our conversation, I decided to give you a sneak peek.

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Posted to Quilting Daily by Vivika_Blog on 25 Feb 2013

Filed under: Machine Quilting, Quilting Designs, Fabric Art, Quilt Patterns, Art Quilts, Quilting, Quilting Techniques, Fabric Painting

Easy Silkscreen Steps for Unique Fabric Art

I've been playing with screen printing for fiber art a lot lately, in preparation for a surprise the Quilting Arts team has in store for you. (Trust me, you will love it.)

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Posted to Quilting Daily by Vivika_Blog on 20 Feb 2013

Filed under: Surface Design, Quilting Supplies, Fabric Art, Art Quilts, Quilting Techniques, Dyeing Fabric

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