Explore the cutting-edge art of 3-D quilts in Quilting Arts Magazine. This issue is packed with information and ideas to get your creative juices flowing. Spotlight artist Diane Núñez shares the techniques she uses for moving her quilts away from the wall with an innovative system of metal framework. After reading an interview with artist Jill Rumoshosky Werner, learn about how she meets the challenges of working as a conceptual artist. And don’t miss the profile of 3-D and abstract artist Barbara Schulman. In the Minding Your Business column, Jane Dávila explores ways to win commissions for public artwork. Surface-design enthusiasts will love the step-by-step instructions for creating stitched then dyed fabric from Susan Purney Mark and the method for making hot-cut appliqués from Stella Belikiewicz. And don’t miss the tips for creating your own group quilt from the makers of the cover quilt, “Exquisite Journey.” All this, plus a gallery of 10 inspiring 3-D art quilts from the 8 that Create Artists, and an array of charming Artist Trading Cards from our “What’s in Your Heart?” reader challenge.

Join the do-it-yourself movement with ideas and techniques from the contributing artists of Quilting Arts Magazine. Learn a versatile surface design technique from Carolyn T. Abbott to personalized your own fabrics, ways to improve your quilt photography with Maria Elkins, how to dye your own cloth with guidance from Marcia Derse, and even start your own art quilt group with a profile by Lynn Krawczyk of several groups. Plus, enjoy an inspiring gallery of art quilts from the Dinner At Eight Artists and the results of our "What's Your Signature Color?" Reader Challenge plus much more!

Our “Staycation” issue is full of fresh and innovative techniques, including creating hand-dyed fabric, surface design, and machine quilting. Enjoy inspiring work from our talented readers, an exhibit from the QUILTART group, and much more!

Celebrate art quilt collaboration in the newest issue of Quilting Arts. Learn about the award-winning Coastal Quilt Artists, a husband and wife quilting team, and the Twelve by Twelve challenge group. Create stitched fiber photographs, make a monoprinted art quilt, and construct an artful and embellished fabric house. Plus all the latest art quilting techniques including how to create surfaces for stitch and remove color from fabric. Enjoy a gallery of inspiring art quilts and the results from the Quilting Arts Fabric Swap.  

Master your machine quilting with our stitch intensive issue. Explore new free-motion quilting motifs and learn how to use zippers to embellish your art quilts. Judy Coates Perez shares her guide to machine quilting success, Margaret Applin takes art quilts from flat to fabulous with digital monoprinting, and Bonnie Wedge shares her technique for using recycled material in her quilts. Plus clever low-cost surface design processes including homemade silk screens and an introduction to block printing. See Susan Lenz's stitched stained glass and grave rubbing art quilts. Learn more about art quilter Izabella Baykova in her Q & A with Martha Sielman, and see new stitch work by Paula Chung. 

Don’t miss our portrait issue! Translate your photos into art quilts with Joan Sowada, explore detailed thread painting with Jennifer Day, and discover how to make a simple portrait quilt top in a weekend with Jen Eskridge. Stitch yourself silly with monoprinted art dolls by Tracy Stilwell and make a fashion statement with Laurie Ceesay’s hairstyle-inspired portrait quilts. Check out the next resist from the kitchen as Lisa Kerpoe shares her secrets for using corn syrup. Mary Hettmansperger explores metal as a design accent and Jane Davila gives tips on growing your art-quilting career. Get inspired by a Q & A showcasing the stunning portrait work of Dutch quilter Colette Berends. Read all about our newest reader challenge and enjoy the latest adventures of Goddess Robbi Joy Eklow. Cover art by Joan Sowada

Check out our new machine quilting column, “Stitch This! Free-motion Motifs to Try” by Heather Thomas. Enjoy Lisa Kerpoe’s second installment of “Resists from the Kitchen” with a look at mashed potato flakes. Don’t miss Lyric Kinard’s suggestions for quilting on the go. Discover Lynn Krawczyk’s basic techniques for adding extra color when screen printing. Learn Jeannie Palmer Moore’s technique for adding texture to backgrounds using spray gesso. Join Jane Dávila for tips on mounting a group exhibition. See how Valerie Goodwin creates collaged art maps using fabric, paint, and thread. Discover Jane LaFazio’s method for portraying memories of a trip to Italy. Read a Q & A with textile artist Cas Holmes. Gain ideas for free-motion quilting practice from Teri Lucas. Explore sheet metals with Mary Hettmansperger. Check out the work of profiled artist Joan Schulze. Be inspired by cover artist K. Velis Turan. Enjoy the latest adventures of Goddess Robbi Joy Eklow. Cover art by K. Velis Turan