Since its premier in 2001, Quilting Arts Magazine has been dedicated to promoting creative quilting by highlighting the amazing artistry achievable only with fabric and thread. The influence of Quilting Arts is enormous: novice art quilters to professionals will learn new techniques, explore trends, and take a deep dive into the fascinating stories behind the quilts.
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Quilting Arts Magazine
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about our contributors
artist Q&A • A conversation with Judith Martin MANITOULIN ISLAND, ONTARIO
MANHATTAN QUILTERS GUILD Celebrates 40 Years
studio style • Add these items to your quilter’s tool kit, stash, or library
PIECES OF THE PAST COMPETITION WINNERS • Congratulations to the winners of Pieces of the Past, an online competition presented by QuiltingDaily.com.
Wintery Wonderland • Create shimmering lace with metallic bits and bobs
Specialty Fibers that Shimmer and Shine
Musica • A CELEBRATION OF MUSIC—WITH A VISUAL TWIST
Add Shimmer to Quilts with Silk Thread
Tips for Getting Started
in the SPOTLIGHT Lauretta Crites GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA
What is Tyvek?
Designing with PAINTED TYVEK
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HEIGHTEN YOUR Photo Transfer Results WITH LAYERING
Tips for Using TAP with Sheers
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LET ITSHINE • RESULTS FROM THE ‘SILVER LINING’ READER CHALLENGE
PUT A Pin IN IT! • INTRODUCING OUR NEW READER CHALLENGE
mark your calendar
Exploring Pattern& Rhythm
How to Change a Stitch for Effect
Dot, Dot, Dot… • Paint a shimmering version of a meditative mandala
Tool Time
Tips for Dotting
YOUR ART HERE • Want to write for us? Submit your art to QUILTING ARTS!
KEEPING BURNOUT at Bay • How to regroup when your creativity takes flight
Tips for getting through ‘Business Burnout’
the last word.