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.
IT’S OPEN STUDIO SEASON!
YOUR ART HERE • at QUILTING ARTS, we celebrate contemporary art quilting, surface design, mixed media, fiber art trends, and more. We are always looking for new techniques, innovative processes, and creative approaches to the art of quilting. We’d love to hear from you!
about our contributors
Show us your STUDIO!
Timna Tarr • South Hadley, Massachusetts
buying a LONGARM • First-hand advice from an expert
Deborah Boschert • Lewisville, Texas
Melt it! • Make hot glue stencils for unique fiber art
Lisa Thorpe • Healdsburg, California
CREATIVE Curves • Artful improv for the impatient quilter
Gel Printing Basics
studio style • Add these items to your quilter’s tool kit or library
Candy Glendening • Redlands, California
INDIGO Itajime • An ancient art with a modern feel
Lynn Krawczyk • Plymouth, Michigan
Artful ATCs
Lisa Chin • Salt Lake City, Utah
Carve & Print • Hand-carved stamps
Sue Bleiweiss • Pepperell, Massachusetts
Faux Metal Fabric • Add texture and sheen
I’ve got a NOTION • INTRODUCING OUR NEW READER CHALLENGE
QUILTS: A World of Beauty
artist Q & A • A conversation with Jane Sassaman
Joyce R. Becker • KENT, WASHINGTON
Out my Window • RESULTS FROM THE ‘MY VIEW’ READER CHALLENGE
the last word.