Quilting Arts Magazine

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

Pieces of the Past: A juried quilt competition

about our contributors

Field Trip! • Find quilt inspiration at the art museum using targeted observation

QUILTS: A World of Beauty

NARRATIVE ART Tell a never-ending story • Storytelling lies at the heart of all narrative art. So, what sets narrative art apart from a simple tale?

Technique Time

Create a Minimalist Thread-sketched Portrait

MAKE A FACE • IMBUE FREE-STYLE IMPROV PORTRAITS WITH PERSONALITY

studio style • Add these items to your quilter’s tool kit, stash, or library

Still Life, Still Relevant

ABSTRACT Mixed-media Landscapes

JUST FOR FUN

A Memorable HIKE • Storytelling in fabric and thread

TINY TEXTILE TREASURES • Create paper + fabric scrap collages

IT ALL STARTS With a Stitch • RESULTS FROM THE ‘STITCH BY STITCH’ READER CHALLENGE

HOW YOU’VE CHANGED • INTRODUCING OUR NEW READER CHALLENGE

a special Artistic Collaboration • A conversation about teamwork, partnering with the quilting industry, and staying true to your artistic muse

YOUR ART HERE

WANDERINGS: A Mixed-media Collage

Copyright Myths & Misconceptions

the last word.

Something NEW Grand Format Embroidery!