Erin Veneziale

I’m a skirt fanatic. They’re perfect for any season, whether wearing them in layers for colder months or enjoying lightweight skirts for summer. Gathered skirts are most definitely my favorite…

I’m definitely the kind of sewist who likes to base projects on fabric, not the other way around—so when I saw these Island Batiks Foundation Basics Quilting Cottons, I knew…

Whether you’re looking to breathe new life into existing garments or make sure your next project is a statement piece, trims are the way to go. But trims, like fabrics,…

Also called ‘relief printing’, block printing involves carving a design into a block of material, such as wood, linoleum, or rubber, and using ink on the remaining raised surface to…

If the rich history of quilting hasn’t convinced you to give it a go, remember that quilting’s relevance hasn’t gone away. In the 21st century, quilting has developed in style,…

We looked briefly at the history of quilting in Quilting: A Definition and Historical Perspective, but there’s plenty more to learn! These timelines offer an overview of the specific points…

Dating back more than 5000 years, the art and craft of quilting are inextricably intertwined with the history of textiles, clothing, and home decor, and quilted objects are still immensely…

Can antimicrobial fabric stop the spread of viruses? It’s not a new question, but it has been dragged to the forefront of many minds as we watch the novel coronavirus,…

As the current Coronavirus crisis looms over our economic stability and stay-at-home orders close businesses and negatively impact jobs, starting a business may seem counterintuitive—but now is the perfect time! …