Quilting Tips, Tutorials & Inspiration

Selecting Quilting Fabric I love color! Because I'm a graphic designer and quilter, color plays a huge role in both my work and home lives, so it goes without saying that one of my favorite...

What makes a Modern Quilt? Four Characteristics Modern art gets a bad rap. Everyone loves and respects the Michaelangelos and Rembrandts of the art world, but modern artists get a fair bit of scorn and...

What are Batik Fabrics?   Batik is a patterned fabric made through a process called wax-resistance dyeing: batik artists apply wax to a fabric and then dye it. The wax repels (“resists”) the dye which...

Serger Machines: Everything You Need to Know   If the sewing bug really bites you, the collection of useful tools expands. There are clever ways to measure, cut and organize your sewing space to make...

Quilting for Beginners: Materials You’ll Need to Begin Your First Quilt     So you want to learn how to quilt!   Congratulations! You have opened the door to a new adventure. In the beginning,...

Machine Quilting: Tips and Tricks   There are definitely two different methods of getting those quilt tops turned in to finished quilts. Some piecers prefer to do their own machine quilting on their domestic sewing...

Art Gallery Fabrics If you have ever come in contact with Art Gallery products, you know you have stumbled upon something truly special and unique. Art Gallery has successfully branded themselves as what many of...

Color Theory: A Comprehensive Guide to Choosing Your Color Palette Like a Pro   When you’re designing and picking out fabrics for your quilt online or at your local quilt shop, sometimes it’s difficult to...

7 Heartfelt Ideas for Creating a Sentimental Quilt for Someone You Love Updated: Aug 21, 2020 There’s no better gift than one that comes from the heart. Young or old, a handmade, personalized gift is one...