
Room for Everyone: Thoughts Before QuiltCon 2026
My QuiltCon 2026 presentation: Rewiring Tradition, How AI is Transforming Creative Endeavors I’ll be at QuiltCon in Raleigh this week (February

My QuiltCon 2026 presentation: Rewiring Tradition, How AI is Transforming Creative Endeavors I’ll be at QuiltCon in Raleigh this week (February

You have an idea for some quilt blocks that you love. Or you have a pile of blocks from a

You’ve been there. You have a vague idea for a quilt…maybe something “modern but vintage,” or “inspired by a stormy

Let’s be real for a second. You’re curious about AI. You’ve seen the stunning projects, the rapid-fire brainstorming, and the

It is January 6th. The holidays are over. The decorations are (mostly) packed away. And if you are anything like

(And How to Use Them With the Stash You Already Have) Use AI as a tool to choose colors from

Some quilts never make it to the finish line. They get stuck halfway, pinned to a design wall, or folded

Quilts are more than just blankets (and p.s., don’t ever say blanket to a quilter). Quilts are investments, even the

Not using AI? It might not be as “green” as you think it is. When headlines warn about AI’s massive

“Frankenstein” has been banned or challenged repeatedly since it was published in 1918. October brings shorter days, crisp air, and

Let’s get one thing straight: AI isn’t coming for your fabric stash or your beloved rotary cutter. But it is

Spoiler: No, AI is not here to steal your sewing machine—or your soul. In fact, AI in quilting can be a

As the leaves turn and the busy rhythms of the summer start to slow, quilters everywhere feel the pull of

Let’s be honest: for us creatives, prompting an AI can feel a little mysterious. Like you’re supposed to know the
At The AI Quilter, we don’t tiptoe into creativity—we go full throttle. Scissors out, feed dogs down, and instincts on

Let’s talk about the shade AI-generated art gets—and why it sounds a lot like the early days of photography. You