The Power of Contrast: How Value Shapes Visual Impact in Quilts
Learn how value contrast shapes movement, depth, and emotion in quilting. Master the art of light and dark to make your quilts visually powerful.
Improvisation in Quilting: Embracing the Unexpected as Creative Power
improvisation is about responding creatively to the unexpected. It’s a deeply human capacity that allows us to adapt, solve problems, and create meaning in real time.
The Global Revival of Textile Art — Latin American Voices Leading the Way
Textile art is no longer a quiet thread in the background. Across continents, artists, museums, fairs, and textile markets are weaving a bold new story
Modern Quilters Showcase 63
A new Modern Quilters showcase where I present you jo westfoot, Abigail Vargas and Sarah Gagnon
Enjoy their stories and amazing art.
Casagrande: A Quilt About the Colors and Spirit of Brazil
“Casagrande” by Carolina Oneto captures the lush colors and nature of São Paulo through improvisational design, contrast, and emotion in fabric.
The Benefits of Working in Series as a Quilter (and Artist)
working in series can expand your creativity, improve your skills, and strengthen your artistic voice. Along the way, we’ll connect examples from art history and quilting, showing why this method is powerful for makers at any level.
Textile art, fine art, and the shifting line between them
Today major museums, curators, collectors, and artists are reframing textile practices as central to modern and contemporary art, not peripheral.
Modern Quilters Showcase 62
A new Modern Quilters showcase where I present you Shelby Marie Skumanich, Amanda Loewen and RachaelDaisy Dodd
Enjoy their stories and amazing art.
Explore the Rich World of Quilt and Textile Museums Across North America
Across North America, quilt and textile museums open their doors to curious minds eager to explore the artistry and history woven into each stitch