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A must-see documentary: Why Quilts Matter (+ DVD giveaway!)

Quilts mean a lot of things to a lot of people. Quilts can embody art, history, politics, culture, and family. Since the first American quilts were created, they’ve served as a medium for documenting...

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If you enter only one giveaway this year…

We’re very excited to be part of Quiltmaker’s Treasure Hunt 2012! It’s a chance to win a Handi Quilter Sweet Sixteen™ sit-down longarm machine, a PFAFF® quilt expression™ 4.0 sewing machine, or 25...

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Quilt, sew, knit, and crochet for Sandy

Images and stories from the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy—which caused severe damage in New Jersey and New York—continue to remind us that people will be left with challenges for many months, even years...

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Quilter survey: let your voice be heard!

Our friends at Generation Q Magazine have launched their second annual survey into what makes modern and contemporary quilters tick. We happily agreed to share it with you. It’s quick, I promise, and...

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All quilters shop together – January 24th

Short on stitching supplies? Rotary blade got an annoying nick? Just emptied a spool? Need a fabric fix? Plan to right all your quilting wrongs one week from today—Thursday, January 24, 2013. It’s the...

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Reasons to visit your local quilt shop – today!

Drop what you’re doing. Move away from the sewing machine. Turn off the TV. Close that Facebook window (you know who you are!). Call in sick; then call your quilting friends. Today’s the day to use any...

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Veterans need your quilts: join Quilted in Honor

Right: “Hometown Afternoon” from Red, White, and Sometimes Blue. Quilters are a bighearted bunch. When we learn about people who have sacrificed or suffered, we talk to each other. We organize. And...

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Wish-list day!: books about quilting coming soon

It’s Wish-List Day! Time for our quarterly sneak peek of books about quilting and more coming out in the next three months. Be sure to use the “Wish List” and “Notify Me” options on our website as a...

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Four decades of quilts: a quick history

How long have you been quilting? How have your quilts changed over time? What kinds of tools did you have at your disposal when you started—and what did you do without? Today we take a stroll down...

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Lift your spirits: stories of charity quilts, shared by you

In September, as part of our second Share the Warmth Charity Quilt Drive, we invited you to tell us about your charitable giving in the form of quilts—and you responded with great passion. Today we...

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Wish-list day! New quilting books coming in 2014 (+ giveaway!)

Welcome to Wish-List Day at Stitch This! Time for a sneak peek at new quilting books and more coming out in the next three months. Click on any cover to use the “Wish List” and “Notify Me” options at...

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Quilters, congregate! Visit Your Local Quilt Shop Day is on…

Ditch your plans. Clear your schedule. Toss your to-do list and call your quilty friends. Saturday, January 25, is the second-annual Visit Your Local Quilt Shop Day, and you’ve just gotta be there to...

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Wish List Day! New quilting books coming soon (+ giveaway!)

Welcome to Wish-List Day at Stitch This! Today we give you a sneak peek at new books about quilting and more coming out in the next three months. Click on any cover to use the “Wish List” and “Notify...

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5 hot trends from Spring Quilt Market 2014

We searched every aisle of Spring Quilt Market (a wholesale show that quilt shop owners attend) to see what’s hot. Here are five top trends that you’ll soon see coming to quilt shops: 1. On fabric, in...

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Wish List Day! Martingale quilt books coming soon (+ giveaway!)

Welcome to Wish-List Day at Stitch This!, where we give you a sneak peek at new books coming in July, August, and September. Keep track of the books you want to remember by using the “Wish List” and...

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And the 2015 Quilters Hall of Fame inductee is…

We’ve been keeping a secret for many weeks. Now that the exciting news is officially official, we can ditch the hush-hush and shout it out loud: The Quilters Hall of Fame inductee for 2015 is… MIMI...

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Wish List Day! New Martingale quilt books (+ giveaway)

Welcome to Wish-List Day! Get a sneak peek at new books on the way to your local quilt shop in October, November, and December. Keep track of the books you want by using the “Notify Me” and “Wish List”...

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Wishes, dreams, and selfies—at your LQS this Saturday

Ditch your plans. Clear your schedule. Call your quilting friends. Visit Your Local Quilt Shop Day is this Saturday, January 24, and you’ve gotta be there to lend your support! Quilt shops around the...

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National Quilting Month: start your bucket quilt (and see ours)

March is National Quilting Month! With 31 days to celebrate quilting—including the crowning jewel of the month, Worldwide Quilting Day on Saturday, March 21—we got to thinking about our “bucket...

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Worldwide Quilting Day 2015: 3 ways to celebrate

What’s so special about this coming Saturday? It’s Worldwide Quilting Day! How will you celebrate? We’ve gathered a few fun ideas for making this year’s Worldwide Quilting Day your best yet. So clear...

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