Quilted Postcards with the Chicago Modern Quilt Guild
Have you ever made a quilted fabric postcard before? Find out what they are and how to stitch one up! … More
Technique: sewing
Wine Tote with Kanzashi Flowers
Beautiful Kanzashi flowers are easy to make using templates, and they’re perfect for embellishing other projects. … More
Passing on the Craft
Passing the craft of sewing from generation to generation. … More
Rediscovering Wonder Tape
Wonder Tape — What’s YOUR favorite use for this WONDER-ful notion? … More
A New Bed for Digger
Don’t forget to sew for your pets! I made this dog bed for my “babies.” … More
Kairi in Stitches
Kathy Lohberger, BERNINA aurora 440QE owner, writes about free-motion stitching, foundation piecing, and her cat, Kairi. … More
“Jane in the City” in American Quilting & Patchwork
The just-out October issue of American Patchwork & Quilting has a 4-page article about the 12 years of The City Quilter’s “Dear Jane” classes, written by Diane Rode Schneck, The City Quilter teacher and part-time staffer. … More
How to Make a Scrap-Pieced Belt
Add splashes of color to any outfit with this vibrant and eco-friendly scrap-pieced belt. Gather a pile of your favorite colored fabric scraps – coordinating or contrasting – and create a one-of-a-kind belt without any new fabric. … More
How to Make a Scented Bookmark
Pretty marks the spot. Keep your place in your latest read or add a creative touch to a literary gift with this easy-to-create bookmark. … More
How to Make a Ruffled Scarf
Design a ruffled scarf without ruffling a single feather. Create this unique, playful scarf so quickly and easily that you’ll want one for every outfit and season. … More
How to Make an Infinity Scarf
Endlessly stylish, infinitely easy-to-make scarf. So simple to create, you’ll spend less than an hour from start to finish, but the result looks like a knitting masterpiece. … More
How to Make a Snuggly Owl Pillow
Know a little one who’s afraid of the dark? Then this friendly night owl is the perfect plush pal to watch over them. Use their favorite fabrics and colors to create a whole nest full of unique bird buddies they’ll be sure to give a hoot about! … More