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.

editor’s note • IF NATURE IS YOUR MUSE, THEN CONSIDER YOURSELF FORTUNATE AND PREPARE TO BE INSPIRED.

Quilting Arts Magazine

about our contributors

COMPOSE A QUILT On the Go • Your device is a creative tool

it’s your turn

We love to hear from you, our readers. • What are you working on now? How has Quilting Arts inspired or educated you? What new techniques or influences are you exploring?

Survey Time: Share your thoughts • Nature is so inspiring and this issue brings that to light! How are you inspired by nature?

FANTASTIC faces • Create whimsical mosaic portrait quilts

Needles, Beetles, and Beads • Embellishing with entomological specimens

Beading Patterns • In “Sacred Scarab,” I used four beading patterns to create the fringe.

Make a Wooden Branch Hanger • Even if bugs make you squirm, you may want to incorporate Karen’s branch hanger into one of your quilts. Start with a completed quilt, with the binding machine sewn to the front but NOT YET sewn to the back.

Karen Fricke • Rockville, Maryland

Thorns & Spikes • A gallery of work by 4 Common Corners

artist profile Sue King • LANCASTER, OHIO

Artful SCREEN PRINTING • Making your own screens is easier than you think

MONOPRINTING LAYERS WITH STENCILS & MASKS

Primal Forces: EARTH • A Studio Art Quilt Associates Global Exhibition

STORY fragments • Feature forgotten faces from the past in your work

Tips for Mounting

Book Cloth as Mixed Media

WANTED: You and Your Work • Submit today and become part of the Quilting Arts family

Quilting Art MAGAZINE

BIRDS of a FEATHER

Ellen Parrott • DANSVILLE, MICHIGAN

Eyes Wide Open • RESULTS FROM THE ‘TAKE A HIKE!’ READER CHALLENGE

Travel NEAR AND FAR • INTRODUCING OUR LATEST READER CHALLENGE

Batik the easy way • Look to your pantry for inspiration

Finishing Ideas and Tips

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

Vibrant AND BOLD • Color polyester sheets with Infusible Ink

Create Melodrama • Color triads add energy

the last word.