Learn about the craft book publishing process with Susanne from C&T Publishing…

Denyse Schmidt has inspired a transformation in quilting. Her subtle collaborations of modern with traditional have wide appeal. Denyse’s designs have a graphic simplicity in the most thoughtful, artistic and beautifully involved sense of good design. She shared her design approach and skill in her book Denyse Schmidt Quilts and shares her quilts, fabrics, patterns, paper goods and more with the world. Denyse recently talked with us to share some of her thoughts for our Quilting Month.

Zanne has turned something she loves (sewing) into an incredible resource for others (LuckyStitches), and all in record time. LuckyStitches is a happy, cozy studio in Western Massachusetts where anyone can visit and learn to sew.

Sewing has always been an important creative outlet for Zanne…

We continue our series of inspiring women with Jennifer McMullen, owner and designer of Dishy Duds Designs. Jennifer’s company is full of things that make you smile. In addition to some amazing baby, boy and girl product designs, Jennifer makes one-of-a-kind handbags too. Her fun, creative and open approach to life, family and art shows [...]

Most of you have probably encountered Abby’s work; she has become a preeminent soft sculpture artist within just a few years of her daughters’ naps. Abby has a natural way of sharing her process and creations on her blog, While She Naps, taking readers from her sketches to breath-taking birds, book characters and animals. With [...]

From Kristin:  As part of our continuing series of interviews with sewing women who inspire us, Beth has written this splendid profile of Stacey of Karma Baby.  I first “met” Stacey on the Mothering discussion boards.  Not only did she seem to have a great thing going with her baby carrier company, but she was [...]

Pencil roll by Megan, The Scent of Water Megan lives in New Zealand with her husband and three children. It’s been said that she’s “crazy smart with a wicked wit and she also takes beautiful pictures” (said over at Creative Little Daisy). A click to the About page on Megan’s blog, The Scent of Water, [...]