What Your Fabric and Your AI Have in Common
Happy Earth Month, quilty friends. Here’s an evironmental stat that surprised me when I read it. “A single cotton t-shirt
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Your Phone Is a Color Tool: AI Apps That Help Quilters Pick the Perfect Palette
I was in a convenience store in Poznań, Poland, when it happened. Not looking for fabric inspiration, just looking for
Water Runs Through Everything We Build
March 22 was World Water Day, and I want to use it to talk about something that matters to me
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
The Villainization Cycle: What Happens When Creative Communities Let Fear Lead
I didn’t plan to write this post. I had a different one queued up. A more fun one. But winter
Quilting, Community, and the Work of Justice
Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr. Day — January 19 Image from McDill Airforce Base website Martin Luther King Jr. Day
New Year, New Studio: How to Turn Your Fabric Stash into a Design Library
It is January 6th. The holidays are over. The decorations are (mostly) packed away. And if you are anything like
What 2025 Taught Me — and What’s Coming Next
As the year winds down, I’ve been reflecting on what we’ve built together — and I keep coming back to
Three Last-Minute Handmade Gifts You Can Make in an Afternoon
It’s that time of year. Panic is setting in. You need a thoughtful, handmade gift tonight, and you’re fresh out
The “Best” AI Software for Quilt Design
(And Why That’s the Wrong Question) <img width=”1042″ height=”88″ src=”https://theaiquilter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/google-search-bar.png” alt=”Google search bar, best AI software for quilt design” srcset=”https://theaiquilter.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/google-search-bar.png
When the Quilt Isn’t the Point: Why Process is Important
Some quilts never make it to the finish line. They get stuck halfway, pinned to a design wall, or folded
Quilts are an Investment: The True Cost of Creating an Heirloom
Quilts are more than just blankets (and p.s., don’t ever say blanket to a quilter). Quilts are investments, even the
“Queen of the House”: A Mother’s Day Quilt Pattern
A Quilt Pattern for the Ones Who Hold It All Together Let’s be real—Mother’s Day can bring up a lot.
Theresa’s Favorite Audiobooks
If one of your other favorite hobbies is reading, you can combine both by listening to audiobooks when you quilt!
Embracing Imperfection: Why Quilting Mishaps Can be a Delight
Embrace those slightly crooked squares and fabric mix-ups—they’re the delightful surprises that make our quilts truly special.
The First
When I read about Project Quilting Season 12’s opening challenge, Illuminating + Ultimate Gray (a nod to the Pantone colors of the year for 2021),
