C&T Publishing is a group of quilters and crafters dedicated to publishing products tailored to our audience. This blog is where we break away from book schedules and marketing campaigns to focus on what drives us to be creative and how this creativity manifests itself in our every day lives.
Little Fishes Too Project
This small Mariner’s Compass Star quilt by Judy Mathieson, from the book, The Experts’ Guide to Foundation Piecing, is easily and accurately constructed using folded freezer-paper foundations. Click here to download the pdf.
Inside a DVD Shoot: Jane Dávila & Elin Waterston Teach You Art Quilting Basics
Ever wonder about the glamorous goings-on at a film shoot? Join Art Quilting Experts Jane Dávila and Elin Waterston for a behind the scenes look at their new DVD Jane Dávila & Elin Waterston Teach You Art Quilting Basics: At Home with the Experts #11.
Elin and the camera man ensuring everything is perfect.
Elin Waterston strikes a pose.
Art Quilting Basics Take 1.
Elin Waterston and Jane Dávila warm up.
Jane Dávila preparing the (Continue Reading...)
Fiber Art CD Case
Designed By Beth Wheeler
Materials: 2 (5 ½”) squares of fast2fuse® Double-Sided Fusible Stiff interfacing 3 (5 ½”) squares of fabric 1 sheet pretreated inkjet fabric or home-treated specialty fabric Vintage image or desired photo (see bottom of page 2) Thread to coordinate or contrast with the image 3/8″-wide cotton twill tape Sewing machine with a free-motion or darning foot Usual sewing supplies Iron and ironing board Computer and inkjet printer 1 sheet cardstock Double-sided cellophane tape Botanical rubber stamps and ink for fabric Fabric paint and household items (such as bottle cap, corrugated cardboard, (Continue Reading...)Inside a DVD Shoot: Laura Wasilowski Teaches You to Create Fused Art Quilts
Ever wonder about the glamorous goings-on at a film shoot? Check out these photos from the filming of the DVD Laura Wasilowski Teaches You to Create Fused Art Quilts: At Home with the Experts #10.
Laura Wasilowski teaches you to create Fused Art Quilts—Take 1!
Setting up the Fused Art Quilt Shoot
Are we having fun yet?
My Words Quilted Soft Book
Designed by Sam Bova
Teach a young child the joy of reading with this soft quilted learn-to-read picture book. Each word is inked on a tag that flips up to show another word hidden beneath.
SUPPLIES:
• Ready-to-Go!® Blank Canvas Book 7”x 8” 2-pack • fast2fuse® Double-sided interfacing, standard weight • Fabric scraps to coordinate with your theme • Cotton batting • Coordinating Thread • Fun trim, embroidery floss or other embellishments • (Continue Reading...)
Inside a DVD Shoot: Becky Goldsmith & Linda Jenkins Teach You to Appliqué the Piece O’ Cake Way
Ever wonder about the glamorous goings-on at a film shoot? Join the ladies of Piece O’ Cake Designs, Becky Goldsmith & Linda Jenkins for a behind the scenes look at their new DVD Becky Goldsmith & Linda Jenkins Teach You to Appliqué the Piece O’ Cake Way: At Home with the Experts #1.
C&T Authors Lynn Koolish and Becky Goldsmith preparing for the cameras.
Becky Goldsmith in action.
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Inside a DVD Shoot: Mary Stori Teaches You Beading on Fabric
Ever wonder about the glamorous goings-on at a film shoot? Check out these photos from the filming of the DVD Mary Stori Teaches You Beading on Fabric: At Home with the Experts #4.
Not a good sign when the talent starts pulling her hair out.
Setting up the Beading on Fabric DVD shoot
Our star is ready.
The expert sharing her expertise.
The perfect angle.
Les Femmes: Embellished Beauties on Canvas Book
Designed by Alex North
This feminine and flirty fabric book celebrates beauty, glitz, and glamour. It provides a great opportunity to showcase all the lovely embellishments you already have on hand and is so much fun to create.
Materials: C&T Publishing Ready-to-Go!® Blank Canvas Book 8.5″ x 11″ A selection of ribbons and trims of varying width, about 9″ in length Beaded fringe, 9″ length Vine trim, 24″ length Ink Jet Printable Cotton (iron-on) Vintage images of women Acrylic paints in regular and iridescent colors (designer used both Jacquard (Continue Reading...)Inside a DVD Shoot: Ann Fahl
Ever wonder about the glamorous goings-on at a film shoot? Check out these photos from the filming of the DVD Ann Fahl Teaches You Coloring with Thread: At Home with the Experts #6.
Ann Fahl getting her mic on.
Lunch Break
Ann Fahl ready to start rolling.
“Once Upon a Time…” Story Book Project
What child doesn’t love a good story book—especially one where he or she is the main character? With a little paint and a few photos and embellishments from your stash of supplies, you can create an easy collage picture book starring your own child and his or her adventures. This little book is so easy to create that you and your children can paint and embellish it together.
Designed by Debra Cooper
