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Introducing Cotton Cuts Ambassador Amista(Post)
Meet Amista Baker! She is one of our Modern Maker box ambassadors!Amista just joined Cotton Cuts as an ambassador and her first box will be in October! She was selected from a very long list of tal ...
Why Quilting is More than a Hobby(Post)More than a creative outlet, quilting is a meaningful way to nurture the soul Quilting has always been about more than fabric and thread. It is creativity stitched into everyday life, a chance to sl ...
Reversible Box Tote(Post)June’s Modern Maker membership box arrived with this beautiful Sunshine Soul collection by Create Joy Project that was perfect for this handy tote. This colorful go anywhere tote will be great to tak ...
The Basics of Binding(Post)You've finished your quilt top. You've quilted it, or had it quilted. Now, to finally complete your masterpiece, it is time to bind it. Here are some easy tips and tricks to get you across that finis ...
Quilting for Charity with Crystal Heart(Post)Some people know her as Crystal Heart, but her real name is Krystle Chaisson Smith. She is a lifelong crafter and creator with an unwavering commitment to share her passion and skills with the world.
Mummy RE-Reveal(Post)Happy HalloweenFollowing is Part 2 of our adorable skeleton project reboot from 2021, created by Joanne. We just couldn't let Halloween pass us by at Cotton Cuts without enjoying another look at one ...
Choosing the Quilt Pattern(Post)We have just started the PMQ Village Green which will be my 7th PMQ to take part in. I started with the Fall 2019 PMQ Cosmos and have loved every single one. There are a lot of choices to make when w ...
DIY Travel Sewing Kit(Post)Hi, it’s Joanne. I’m back in St. Louis after my escape 800 miles north to enjoy a brief hiatus from the July heat. I decided to make a travel sewing kit after working on small sewing projects d ...
Finding a Quilt Guild with Ian(Post)A question I hear frequently is how can I find a quilt guild? Finding a guild can sometimes feel like trying to find a seat in a high school cafeteria or a new pair of shoes. There are all kinds of g ...
Meet Cheryl Brickey(Post)Our Featured Designer of the month for May is Cheryl Brickey. Cheryl Brickey has always been crafty, trying cake decorating, cooking, crocheting but always had a love for quilts (though there ar ...
A Look Back at our Puzzle Mystery Quilts(Post)Did you know that Cotton Cuts is starting its 14th Puzzle Mystery Quilt? Isn’t that crazy?Our first PMQ with designer Sheila Christiansen was called “All A Glow” and had ten colorways to choose from.
The Vintage Touch: Tim Holtz Painter’s Palette in Every Hue(Post)A Perfect Pairing of Creativity and Style! The Cotton Cuts program featuring Tim Holtz fabrics offers 12 months of stunning color variations, with pre-cut fabric sent directly to you to create ...
Featured Designer Laureen Smith(Post)Laureen Smith is a recovering corporate director, who is embracing her creative drive by picking up her needles again. Her mother and grandmother fostered her artistic talents with needlepo ...
DIY Christmas Stockings(Post)Let’s celebrate the season and the friends that helped us in 2020, especially our furry friends! With pet adoptions at an all time high there are lots of new pets that need a stocking for “Santa paws ...
An interview with Anneliese Johnson(Post)We are thrilled to have Anneliese Johnson from Eye Candy Quilts as our Featured Designer for our January Classic and Modern Maker boxes. We recently interviewed Anneliese to get to know her bett ...
Bold Designs & Big Ideas: Tara Evans(Post)A modern textile artist bringing heart, purpose, and bold design to our Mystery with a Mission. This May, we are thrilled to spotlight Tara Evans as both our featured designer and the force behind Cl ...
A Rainbow of Results: The Color Challenge Wrap-Up(Post)As the Cotton Cuts Color Challenge for 2024 has come to a close, we’re celebrating a year of creativity, color, and community—where simple blocks became stunning quilts and a fun idea grew into an in ...
Meet Jennifer from Slightly Biased Quilts(Post)We are so proud to be partnering this month with Jennifer Worthen of Slightly Biased Quilts. Jennifer is our Featured Designer for the month of December, offering a few of her select quilt patte ...
Making Pom Poms(Post)It’s tool time! Today, I bring you a tutorial on a product that can bring something new to your practice and get the family involved (if you choose to let them touch your precious fabrics). That prod ...
Quilting Inspiration from Nature – Explorations with Beth Ann Williams(Post)What inspires you? What do you think about when you choose fabrics for a sewing or quilting project? Do you find yourself drawn to certain colors, shapes, or pattern styles?I get much of my creative ...
Choosing Thread for Machine Quilting - Fun with Beth Ann Williams(Post)How do YOU decide what thread to use when you machine quilt? Do you have a go-to favorite? Have you ever played with any other options?My go-to thread is 50wt. Aurifil cotton – the same thread that I ...
Rosa Challenge 2020 Tips(Post)Hi! Joanne here to share some tips for making the Rosa pattern. My background in quilting started 27 years ago when I took a class at my local quilt shop. I made three quilts and then life got busy ...
Introducing Brand Ambassador Christy!!(Post)Meet Christy! One of Cotton Cuts Classic Box Brand Ambassadors!Christy joined Cotton Cuts as a Brand Ambassador in October of 2018. She was selected from a very long list of talented sewists. We w ...
From Piecing to Perfection: Finishing your PMQ(Post)Yee Haw, Wild West detectives! The mystery of our Wild West Puzzle Mystery Quilt has been solved. And we are thrilled to show you how it has all come together. Katie Bridwell shared her Calami ...