Innovative Fabric Imagery
by Lynn Koolish and Christine Mann
A gallery of quilts made by artists who use photo transfer in unexpected ways provides a sneak peek at an exhibit set to debut at International Quilt Festival/Houston this fall.

The Fabric Diary, Part 3
By Jennifer Chiaverini
In the last part of the series, unlikely clues lead Adele to exciting discoveries––not only about the first owners of her new home, but also about the quilts inside.

Mother Earth and Her Children
An up close and personal look at the hand-stitched best-of-show quilt by Sieglinde Schoen Smith, plus an interview with the quiltmaker about how it was made.

An Unconventional Canvas
Quiltmaker's Workshop with Laura Wasilowski
A renowned art quilter shows you how to use unusual tools and materials to paint on interfacing and create your own art quilts, start to finish.

There's Gold in Them There Quilts
By Cindy Brick
Gold fever swept the nation during the late 1800s, as quilters used certain gold-colored fabrics to make political statements.

What's New
by Angie Hodapp

Quilting Bee
Our readers meet a challenge and reproduce an antique quilt.

Right off the Bolt
by Alison Bolt
Misplacing the contest judge may be the world's worst nightmare for organizers of a quilt festival.

Loose Threads
by Helen Kelley
Recording our memories is a simple yet important thing to do for the future.

Beartooth Views
by John Flynn
A tribute to Dad––and to quilters at heart.

Forum
by Pam Stahl
A mother gets a lesson in finishing from her potholder-making son.

About Space
Retired store fixtures are back at work in Ruth Ohol's studio.

Readers' Quilt Show
A group of art quilters celebrates two American traditions––potluck dinners and great quilts.