Detail, Birds of Paradise by Lynn Koolish.

What's New in Quilting
by Lois Marilyn Verma

Quilting Bee
Visit with other QNM readers through their stories and photos.

On the Cover–Casablanca
Paper-foundation piecing simplifies an intricate design.
By Claudia Clark Myers and Marilyn Badger

Getting Good Marks, Part 2
Both innovative new products and old favorites will help you mark your quilt top.
By Peg Spradlin

Sage Advice
Words of wisdom for newer quilters from seasoned veterans.

Two Threads
Are Better Than One
Increase the drama and creativity in your project by quilting with multiple threads.
By Vikki Pignatelli

Over Here:
Women, Work, and WWII
Small quilts help capture the "herstory" of the war effort.
By Johnnene Themean Maddison

Readers' Quilt Show
Share a bouquet of floral quilts, perfect for May.

Bulletin Board
A May Basket to paper piece, readers' tips, and more.

Meetin' Place
California quilter Nancy Freeman loves making illustrative quilts in a cheerful, folk-art style.

Quiltmaker's Workshop–
Fusible-Thread Stained Glass
Learn a fast technique for reverse applique by machine using thread that melts.
By Charlotte Warr Andersen

Easy Lesson
Posy Primer, Part 8
Strip piecing and mitered borders bring our primer one step closer to the finish.
By Barbara Fiedler

Shop Talk
Products for use at home and for the quilter on the move.

Photo Finish
But Can He Sing?
by Roberta Williams.