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The word ‘primitive’ lends itself to a number of definitions but has a double meaning to the practitioners of quilting. Most obvious is its relation to appliqué, the age-old decorative stitching hig … read more

The Butte County Camp Fire wiped out communities and thousands of homes, and took the lives of more than 80 people last month. The fire has been contained, and now the displaced residents begin the pr … read more

A New Twist on an Old Stitch12 Tried and True Ways to Repurpose Old QuiltsWe’re going to bet there’s a story to go along with the ancient quilt you have tucked away at the back of your linen closet. M … read more

The lovely cover project on our Summer 2018 issue is a folksy quilt designed by talented and popular artist Dawn Heese.  Dawn generously provided a bonus punch needle project to match.  The … read more

Valentine's Day sneaks up on me every year.  In early January I think, "Oh Valentine's Day is 6 weeks away."  Then I forget about it and find myself scrambling to find a quick project to con … read more