Tell us about yourself.

When I was young, I’d bring my sketchbook everywhere. I drew from my imagination, from movies, and from my surroundings. I grew up in a rural part of Virginia, where my parents still live, and was used to the silence and magic of growing things.

Since 2014, I’ve worked as a full-time artist based out of Charlottesville, Virginia.

Featured Fabric: FreeSpirit Fabrics A Spring in Paris by Nathalie Lete

Pattern Design by: Meredith Daniel

Sewn by: Meredith Daniel

The perfect complement to a beautiful collection of fabric is a simple quilt block that allows the fabric to really shine. One of my all-time favorite blocks is the Sawtooth Star, which I am showing you how to make today. I’m going to

By Lindsay Conner

Looking for gift ideas for the sewist in your life? Finding a thoughtful, practical gift can make all the difference in your loved one’s crafting experience! Although it can be challenging to buy someone fabric (as everyone has a different taste), we’ve rounded up some fun ideas to help them celebrate their love of sewing and elevate their

Featured Fabric: FreeSpirit Fabrics Polar Seas by Daughter Earth/Katy Tanis

Pattern Design by: Lindsay Conner

Sewn by: Lindsay Conner

Sew a relaxing lavender neck wrap and eye pillow! This DIY project makes a great self-care set and is an easy project for beginners to sew. If you can stitch a straight line, you can make this. The tutorial includes instructions for both a

Tell us about yourself.

Hello readers. I’m Katy, a children’s book illustrator and textile designer. I love research and adventuring to wild places to observe animals and ecosystems. That inspires most of my work.

What inspires you?
My childhood house was filled with patterns and colors. My mom took us to fabric and crafts stores often. She made most of our curtains, pillows,

Featured Fabric: The Blank Quilting Corp. Autumn Blessings by Silas M. Studio

Pattern Design by: Sally Gauntlett

Sewn by: Sally Gauntlett

If you’re a knitter or even a crocheter, you’ll know that there can be a lot of tools involved when you’re working on a project and a lot of them can be very small and prone to getting lost. In today’s tutorial

By Lindsay Conner

Looking for the perfect gift this holiday season? Why not sew up something special with your own two hands! Handmade gifts are not only thoughtful, but they also show you’ve put in the time and care to create something truly unique. When you’re just getting started with sewing, a simple and quick sewing project can be tailored to

Featured Fabric: The Blank Quilting Corp. Late Summer Harvest by Lily Ford

Pattern Design by: Lindsay Conner

Sewn by: Lindsay Conner

This trio of fabric pumpkins makes a great coffee table or dining room decoration that you can set out from early fall through Halloween and Thanksgiving! You’ll begin the project with some quick and easy machine sewing, then add the finishing touches

Tell us about yourself.

Hello, my name is Lily Ford and was born in San Francisco and later moved to Portsmouth, NH at the age of 17. I returned there to call it home after studying art and illustration in Spain for four years. I love all the outdoor activities that New England has to offer and do everything from hiking,

Featured Fabric: Henry Glass Fabrics Friday Harbor by Janet Rae Nesbitt

Pattern Design by: Heidi Pridemore

Sewn by: Heidi Pridemore

Skill Level: Advanced Beginner

Designed by Heidi Pridemore, the pieced and appliqué star block runner pattern is a beautiful showcase of the Friday Harbor collection from Henry Glass Fabrics. Each star block combines traditional quilting techniques with vibrant, modern fabrics, creating a stunning runner. This project is perfect