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- New - Nature Dreaming Aboriginal Fabric Collection
The designs on these beautiful Australian fabrics are from Aboriginal artists. Australian Aboriginal designs have a heritage that dates back at least 5,000 years. Much of Aboriginal history exists in the form of 'The Dreaming Stories' which explain a...
- Inspired by Love
Meet Cindy Garcia. Her quilt, GOD’S GREATEST GIFT TO ME WAS DAD, took home the first place prize in the Small Wall Quilts: Pictorial Category sponsored by Horn of America at AQS QuiltWeek™ – Paducah, Kentucky 2013. Her father, pictured in this ...
- Clear Sailing
Foundation Piecing – It’s a Breeze Reprinted from American Quilter Magazine By: Marci Baker CLEAR SAILING, 47-1/2" x 64-1/2". All quilts by Marci Baker I’ve always been intrigued by the foundation piecing technique, sometimes referred...
- Liberated Log Cabins
Have fun building a Liberated Log Cabin Block with the help from the foundress of Liberated Quiltmaking. This easy guide comes from the book Liberated Quiltmaking II by Gwen Marston, and we're presenting the tips to you free this week. Step-by-Step: L...
- New - Mystic Mountain Fabric Collection
Traditional meets contemporary in these fabrics inspired by Native American motifs. The colors of the Southwest pop on light backgrounds and the geometric motifs bring a modern feel to ancient designs. These fabrics will be just right for contemporary ...
- Organizing Your Quilting Space
Organization tips for quilters by Linda Griffith Do you ever avoid quilting time because of the mess in your sewing space? As a professional organizer and avid quilter, I travel the country helping others organize their sewing spaces for optimum eff...
- About That Stash
The best quilts in the world all start with the same two things. These are inspiration and fabric. Every quilter loves different aspects of the quilting process, be it design, cutting, piecing, stitching, quilting, or finishing. Almost all however are ...
- Fun & Flair with Moya
Moya Hu is one of the newest faces in the AQS line of leading authors. Plus, she’s the founder of Moya’s Workshop, located in the heart of central Taipei. They specialize in importing quilting and patchwork supplies from the United States and E...
- Quilts Set Sail
By Linda Lane Thornton Reprinted from American Quilter Magazine A year ago, the sewing room in my home in England had a large worktable topped with a bookcase holding books and files of projects cut from magazines. My sewing machine, albeit an ol...
- Smiling faces
Have you made your self-portrait quilt yet? I hope you’ve been inspired by the June issue to give it a try, just like Alex, Ricky, Libby, Joe, and I did. There’s some great advice from real experts in that issue—like Yvonne Porcella—but I’ll ...
- Help With Your Bags
Summer's here! We hope yours will be filled with days at the beach, picnics in the park, or just pleasant strolls around the neighborhood. Whether you're planning fun in the sun, or counting the hours until the end of the workweek, you should reward...
- Going Small in a Big Way
Whether you're looking to create cute quilts for a dollhouse, or an exquisite piece of home decor, miniature quilts offer a fun way to flex your quilting muscle. Miniature quilts don't have to be out of reach for the beginning quilter. Even award-winni...
- Big Inspiration in a Small Package
The AQS QuiltWeek™ – Paducah, Kentucky event is famed around the world for its many contributions to quilting. Not only do quilters earn the largest cash awards for quilting in the world, miniature quilt artists find a showcase and platform for...
- New - Red Foxes Fabric Panel
The red fox is well-known for its rusty-red coat, white-tipped bushy tail, and black legs, ears and nose. This new fabric panel captures the beauty of the red fox in its natural habitat. The panel measures 22" X 44". It contains one 16.5 X 19 inch ...
- Pen and Ink Log Cabin Kit
Take the beloved Log Cabin pattern, add beautiful reproduction fabrics, and you will be ready to make a quilt that will bring classic beauty to your décor. This kit contains all of the 100% cotton fabrics that you will need for the top and binding...
- AQS QuiltWeek™ - Lancaster, Pennsylvania, is March 12-15, 2014
There are rumors circulating that there will not be a quilt show in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, in 2014. The AQS QuiltWeek event WILL BE held at the Lancaster County Convention Center in Lancaster, Pa., March 12-15, 2014. The event that will not...
- What are the odds?
Last weekend marked the opening reception of Quilt National 13. Artists whose work has been accepted into this prestigious biennial exhibition are sworn to secrecy. They are prohibited from revealing anything about the chosen piece until after the show...
- New - Catch of the Day Fabric Collection
Ahoy Maties! Here are some mouth-watering fabrics featuring lobsters, crabs, and seafaring motifs. These fabrics are perfect for kitchen quilts, table runners, napkins, clothing, and more. The fabrics are best-quality 100% cotton. You’ll ge...
- New - Splash Rotary Cutter
Experience precision with pizzazz! Your creations aren’t boring, and your rotary cutter shouldn’t be either. That’s why Olfa introduced the new Splash rotary cutter. The vibrant aqua handle is contoured for comfortable cutting, and integr...
- July 2013 Issue of American Quilter Now Available
Enjoy the July 2013 Issue of American Quilter magazine. This issue is filled with 77 show stopping, award winning quilts from both AQS QuiltWeek™ – Lancaster, Pennsylvania 2013 and AQS QuiltWeek – Paducah, Kentucky 2013. It's an issue...
- From Japan to The National Quilt Museum
Two jewels of Japan absolutely shined under the glow of the winner's circle lights during AQS QuiltWeek™ – Paducah, Kentucky 2013. Keiko Minami and her quilt THE CHARM OF SMALL PINK ROSES, showcase the best in hand workmanship as the winner of ...
- New - Hole-in-One Fabric Collection
[caption id="attachment_19577" align="aligncenter" width="258" caption="Hole-in-One Fat Quarter Collection"][/caption] You’ll be sure to hit a hole in one with this collection of golfing inspired fabrics. Make quilts, clothing, or fabric golfing gif...
- Linda Hahn’s Mystery Quilt – Part 5
Here is Part 5 of Linda Hahn's Mystery Block-of-the-Month project. A fun new combination of mystery and block-of-the-month quilt. This project started on January 30, 2013, so join the fun. A new installment will be added each month. Click here to do...
- Look at that face
Last summer (in “It’s my nature” in the August 2012 issue, to be exact) you saw the face of Iliamna, an Arctic wolf captured in fabric by Barbara Beasley. We recently learned that another of Barbara’s animal faces, this time a jaguar, won a sec...
- Send a Comfort Quilt to Oklahoma
Our hearts ache for the families in Moore, Oklahoma, suffering through the aftereffects of the horrific tornado. So now we go to work doing what we, as quilters, do best—quilting. Sharon Crozier informed the American Quilter’s Society that Ellen...
- Hidden Secrets in Sue McCarty’s Masterpiece
Sue McCarty is no stranger to the winner’s circle at AQS QuiltWeek™ – Paducah, Kentucky. As the 2010 winner of the Janome Best of Show with TRIBUTE TO TOLKIEN , she already has one work hanging in The National Quilt Museum. An absolute jaw...
- Log Cabin - Always in Season
Consider the Log Cabin Its history as shelter and home has evolved throughout history. Once considered a luxury by those unable to access or craft wood, it became the staple image of the pioneers and western expansion. Yet, as technology and economi...
- Rundy - Rugged Centerfold in The Quilt Life Magazine
Meet Rundy He's ruggedly good-looking and seems to be peering into your soul through the masterful fabric painting and quilting of Marilyn Belford. Created as a portrait of her neighbor, both the quilt and the man are a joy to admire. This masterfu...
- Where the Boys Are
The well-known song by Connie Francis, “Where The Boys Are” conjures a myriad of emotions for those who hear it. Whether reminiscent of a sock hop, a quiet night at home, or passing the time with friends, the song endures because of its broad appea...
- Featured in Men and the Art of Quiltmaking
Joe Cunningham's book, Men and the Art of Quiltmaking, is filled with stories, images, and behind-the-scenes scoops on some of the leading men in quilting today. Enjoy this gallery of selected pieces featured in the book. [caption id="attachment_194...
