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

it’s your turn

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about our contributors

artist Q&A • A conversation with Judith Martin MANITOULIN ISLAND, ONTARIO

MANHATTAN QUILTERS GUILD Celebrates 40 Years

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

PIECES OF THE PAST COMPETITION WINNERS • Congratulations to the winners of Pieces of the Past, an online competition presented by QuiltingDaily.com.

Wintery Wonderland • Create shimmering lace with metallic bits and bobs

Specialty Fibers that Shimmer and Shine

Musica • A CELEBRATION OF MUSIC—WITH A VISUAL TWIST

Add Shimmer to Quilts with Silk Thread

Tips for Getting Started

in the SPOTLIGHT Lauretta Crites GLENDORA, CALIFORNIA

What is Tyvek?

Designing with PAINTED TYVEK

Watch It. Learn It. Quilt It. • A video subscription just for you.

HEIGHTEN YOUR Photo Transfer Results WITH LAYERING

Tips for Using TAP with Sheers

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LET ITSHINE • RESULTS FROM THE ‘SILVER LINING’ READER CHALLENGE

PUT A Pin IN IT! • INTRODUCING OUR NEW READER CHALLENGE

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Exploring Pattern& Rhythm

How to Change a Stitch for Effect

Dot, Dot, Dot… • Paint a shimmering version of a meditative mandala

Tool Time

Tips for Dotting

YOUR ART HERE • Want to write for us? Submit your art to QUILTING ARTS!

KEEPING BURNOUT at Bay • How to regroup when your creativity takes flight

Tips for getting through ‘Business Burnout’

the last word.