Artist Melds Photography, Sewing and Painting By Denise Baran-Unland For The Herald-News February 2, 2012 8:16PM They say every picture tells a story, but that’s especially true for stories on the faces of Darcy Berg’s handmade dolls and art quilts. For instance, the images on Berg’s quilts are of “people on the street,” individuals with [...]

Essential Materials for the Beginner By Terry White Quilters are an emotional group of people. We tend to fall in love with a thread, a pair of scissors, a sewing machine or fabric. After we love it, we defend it and try to convince everyone that, “mine is the best!” Please keep this in mind [...]

Quilting Fabrics Essential for the Beginner by Terry White Cotton Fabric When you are new at something, it is best to use the easiest materials. When it comes to sewing a quilt, the best material to use is 100% cotton fabrics. It is very easy to find cotton fabric for quilting these days. Walk into [...]

Men Who Quilt – Sew What? Unique Exhibit on Display in Santa Paula By Annie Eitman 10/13/2011 The California Oil Museum boasts an extensive display of local history consisting of antiques illustrating our region’s legacy in the oil industry. Soon, amid the various vintage tools hefted over the years by muscular and muddy derrick workers, [...]

by Jamie Fingal You can make this project with fused scraps, or by selecting the fabrics that you desire from your own stash. I would suggest that you choose 6-8 different fabrics that are the same value, but have contrasting colors, so that when you make your design, the colors will pop when placed side [...]