Don’t miss the first of our newest series: Mary Hettmansperger presents “Metal as a Surface Embellishment” and dives right in with copper foil. Explore more thread sketching strategies with Susan Brubaker Knapp, with a look at dimension. Be inspired to start your own small art group after reading Jane Dávila’s latest article in her business series. Discover the possibilities for removing and adding color on fabric using discharge paste. Learn about one art quilter’s methods for painting fabrics, and for incorporating them into finished pieces. See how Jude Hill weaves fabric strips together to create a base for her fiber artwork. Follow Terry White’s method to create an artful motif that’s all your own. Check out Esterita Austin’s delightful interpretation of a photo. Learn how profiled artist B.J. Adams has made artistic breakthroughs through her commission work. Discover the influences behind Jeanette Gilks’ fiber art. Spotlight artist Kirsten Chursinoff shares her octopus series. Don’t miss the results of the “How Entertaining!” Reader Challenge. Participate in the Quilting Arts 2012 Calendar Contest. Goddess Robbi Joy Eklow tells about her art school adventures. Cover art by Diane Núñez