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
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Quilters Gift Guide: 7 Places You Can Feel Good About Shopping
Small -Biz Edition, Because Big Box Can Sit This One Out) Quilters are creative. Quilters are resourceful. Quilters are community-oriented.
Shop Small, Quilt Big: Independent Makers to Support This Thanksgiving
The week of U.S. Thanksgiving has become synonymous with flash sales and algorithmic chaos. But as makers, we know that
Why The AI Quilter Is Joining #BlackOutTheSystem: Ethical AI for Artists and Quilters
What #BlackOutTheSystem Has to Do with Ethical AI for Artists and Quilters Art as resistance. AI as reclamation. Creativity as
Forget Gratitude. Let’s Talk About Capacity For Resilience.
Let’s just say it: the past year has been A LOT. The world feels like it’s been spinning sideways, and
Quilt Market, Quilt Festival, and “Is It a Hot Flash, or Is It Houston?”
By the end of Quilt Market and Quilt Festival in Houston, I’d started asking myself a serious question: “Is it
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
Quilts, Banned Books, and My Monsters
“Frankenstein” has been banned or challenged repeatedly since it was published in 1918. October brings shorter days, crisp air, and
Quilting Through the Decades: A Living History in Stitches
Quilting is more than a pastime—it’s a record of who we are and how we live. Across the decades, quilts
Seam Stress? Solutions for Quilters
April is National Stress Awareness month. Most of us think about stress in terms of our lives outside of quilting.
Mrs. Banks: Quilts and the Power of Women’s Voices
International Women’s Day is a time to celebrate the women who fought for the rights we have today. Just like
My QuiltCon 2025 Favorite Memories
Folks, my first experience on the faculty of QuiltCon was AMAZING! There aren’t enough positive adjectives to describe it. Here
Galentine’s Day and Quilting Bees? Yes, Please!
Hello, creative friends! With Galentine’s Day happening tomorrow, it’s time to gather your best gals from your quilting bee, guild,
Empowerment Through Quilting: Embracing Cultural Contributions
Embracing Diversity in Quilting: A Tapestry of Culture and Creativity Quilting has a rich history that spans cultures and generations.
Meet the New Faculty of QuiltCon 2025 in Phoenix
QuiltCon 2025 in Phoenix promises expert instruction, community connection, inspiration, and fun. The lineup includes talented quilters like Theresa Benson, Bethany Clarke, Carlos Ramirez, Denise Jackson, and Emily Nguyen. Attendees can expect classes on piecing, quilting, appliqué, color theory, and design. Member registration opens July 31, 2024, and general registration opens August 15, 2024. Prepare by registering early, planning your schedule, and staying connected through social media and online forums. Don’t miss the chance to learn, connect, and have fun at QuiltCon 2025!
