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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THE MOTH SERIES

TEXTILE PAINT 101

Lynn’s favorite paints

PICK A CARD, ANY CARD! • Add a playful twist to your palette

TAKE IT Further • Hand calligraphy cheesecloth skins

studio style • Looking for a good read? Add these books to your quilting library

BIT BY BIT • Artful scrap quilting

Scrap Art Tips • The fabric artists had the following tips for sorting, storing, and using fabric scraps:

LIVING PLANET: Wind • Quilts from Viewpoints 9

Video Making for Art-repreneurs • Creating video is one of the quickest ways to gain recognition and followers for your art business and has a low barrier of entry for someone just starting out.

ART YOUR HEAR • 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!

Scavenger Hunt Quilt • An improv ‘Instruction Art’ project

Playing with Paintbrushes • a large deconstructed paintbrush becomes a whimsical conversation piece when the bristles are replaced with a variety of stitched and painted feathers. Hang it from a ribbon and let it dangle in the breeze. It’s just about impossible not to give it a little shake when passing by!

OUR INSECT FRIENDS • RESULTS FROM THE ‘FLUTTERING BY’ READER CHALLENGE

SILVER LINING • INTRODUCING OUR NEW READER CHALLENGE

Sisterhood Collages

Taking Art Panels That Next Step

the last word. • WHEN YOU THINK ABOUT CREATIVITY, ‘SCHEDULING’ IS PROBABLY NOT THE FIRST THOUGHT IN YOUR MIND.