A subgroup of the Vernon Silver Star Quilters Guild in B.C., QuArtz has focused on experimentation and the creation original art quilts since 2009. In 2024-25, the group chose Trailblazing Women of British Columbia as its theme for a year-long major project. Each...
Good quilting tools make all the difference when you’re creating, especially when trying a new technique or learning your way. Mastering the basics in the early days, in particular, often determines whether a beginner continues with quilting or not. As the appetite...
Before you dive in, learn from the experiences of these entrepreneurs who opened their own quilts shops. After spending a month in the hospital in 2020, Wendy Aubut (above, left) knew she couldn’t stay in her high-stress corporate job. Not ready to retire, she told...
Slow and steady wins the race, but a turtle with a house on his back? That’s just smart real estate! This quirky 20” x 20” block is the perfect size for a whimsical wall-hanging, tote bag or pillow. Before you dive into the deep end, here is everything you need to...
I have a story about a quilt lasting the test of time. As the second child of five born in less than six years, I spent a lot of my preschool years at my grandparents’ house. My grandma Pat Simning was a very special lady to me, as she also outlived my mother by eight...
