Creative Textile & Quilting Arts

View the new curved checkerboard tutorial:

Online at Inspire!

Or download at Creative Textile & Quilting Arts: Tutorials

The March 2009 edition of “From The Sewing Room” Newsletter is now available – keeping you up to date with what’s going on at Creative Textile & Quilting Arts.

Visit the archives view online.

If you haven’t visited my new blog yet, make your way to Inspire! and enjoy a daily dose of inspiration.

Learn how easy it is to make “see-through” designs for your art quilts with this free pattern and design.

The download includes a beautiful machine embroidery design PLUS instructions on how to make this design using a standard sewing machine.

Visit the store to download and while you’re there, check out the other great items there.

The February 2009 edition of “Updates From The Sewing Room” newsletter is now available – keeping you up to date with what’s going on at Creative Textile & Quilting Arts.

Visit the archives to download.

An exploration of techniques and applications for making “embellishments with attitude”

Learn new textile and art quilting techniques in the comfort of your home. Lessons include:

• Sewing Sense: learn basic sewing knowledge about needles, thread and tension.
• Machine Work: learn various ways to use machine stitching as embellishment, decorative stitches, free motion, couching, bobbinwork.
• Hand Work: learn various ways to use hand work including hand stitching, beading and other hand stitched items as embellishment.
• Three Dimensions in Fabric and Thread: learn various techniques for making three dimensional elements using fabric and thread.
• Working with Peltex and Tyvek: learn various techniques for making embellishments using Peltex and Tyvek.
• Making Tassels: learn various techniques for making tassels.

PLUS - Creative Challenges: creative exercises to to encourage you to "see beyond the obvious"

• Step-by-step instructions with photos
• Over 230 full-page size high res photos
• Video demonstrations
• Creative Challenges
• Interactive eBook menus
• Live weblinks
• Latest Adobe Reader Software

Download a sample Workshop on DVD
and visit the store for price and ordering.

The January 2009 edition of “From The Sewing Room” Ezine is now available.

Visit the archives to download.

The new online store at Creative Textile & Quilting Arts is now open, offering a much more streamlined way to shop.

When you visit the store, please make sure you sign up for the Store Newsletter to keep up-to-date with the great new products that are coming your way.

“More” Felt-Punch Embellish: Workshop on DVD is now available – Stop by the store and pick up a copy.

While you’re there, don’t forget to pick up a “Fabric & Fiber Pack” and a “Paint & Dye Pack” – everything you need to enjoy a great needle felting workshop.

The December 2008 edition of “Updates From The Sewing Room” newsletter is now available – keeping you up to date with what’s going on at Creative Textile & Quilting Arts.

Visit the archives to download.