Welcome to the AI Quilter

A creative home for makers, artists, quilters and curious minds.

TEACHING LIVE IN ROSEMONT

Come Make Something With Me

Two hands-on classes at Fiber+Fabric Craft Festival | May 2026

FRIDAY, MAY 1 | 2:00-5:00 PM

From Pixels to Patchwork

3-HOUR STUDIO CLASS | ROOM 53

AI image generation, ethical use, prompt writing, and how to take your digital work into real fabric collage. You’ll leave with free accounts set up and a workflow that’s yours to keep. Bring a laptop or tablet.

SUNDAY, MAY 3 | 11:30 AM – 12:15 PM

Color Confidence

45-Minute Mini Lab | Room 54

Pull a palette from any photo on your phone and translate it into fabric choices — in under 20 minutes. Fast, hands-on, and immediately useful. Bring your phone and something worth looking at.

Also Sunday at 1:00 PM: “Digital Muse: Creativity in the Age of AI” — main stage talk, free with your festival ticket.

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All sessions at Fiber + Fabric Craft Festival, Rosemont, IL · Get your ticket, then filter by Theresa Benson

Hi. I’m Theresa.

I created The AI Quilter to open doors and open minds.

This is a place for:

Quilt traditionalists and modern quilters who want to explore digital design without losing the heart of the craft
Artists and makers who want to add textiles (and tech) to their toolkit
Program directors and shop owners who need engaging, thoughtful speakers and classes
Creatives of all kinds who don’t want the hype—they want helpful

No experience required. No tech background needed.

Just bring your brain, your hands, and your questions.

Whether you’re stitching your first quilt or designing your next exhibit, there’s something here for you.

Maybe you’re a long-time guild member.
Maybe you’re an artist experimenting with advanced technology for the first time.
Maybe you just want to understand what AI means for your creative life—and how to use it without losing what you love.

Whoever you are, wherever you are in your creative process: You belong here.

What you'll find here

Trusted by creators, educators, and communities nationwide.

I’ve been invited to speak, teach, and share my work across a range of spaces—quilt guilds, shops, and libraries, yes, but also magazines, podcasts, and creative communities that care deeply about the future of making.

These features and collaborations reflect one thing:

People are hungry for fresh ideas that honor tradition and invite innovation.