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.
Alyice Edrich
June Creative Troupe Round Up
If you’re looking for creative inspiration for a little summertime fun, then you’ve come to the right place! Our Creative Troupe has some inspiring pieces to share with you this month – click on the pictures to zoom in a bit.
Wendy Sheppard’s “Scrabble” quilt was featured in the August issue of Quilter’s World Magazine. Isn’t it amazing? I am blown away with the details of this quilt, she even included the tile trays! Stop by her blog to learn how (Continue Reading...)
Creative Troupe Round-Up
From memorial quilts to festive purses to fun crafting tips, our Creative Troupe’s projects make for some good blog-hopping!
Jean Chesek shares the quilt she created for the Alzheimer’s Art Quilt Initiative, along with a brief description of how it was created. The couple shown here are her parents…what a lovely tribute.
Vicki Genz shares how to think “outside the fabric line” so you can create a fabulous purse like this one.
April Creative Troupe Round Up
Neither rain, nor snow, nor Easter preparations shall keep our Creative Troupe members from their creative outlets. Just take a look at the fun stuff they’ve been up to this month…
Lisa Filion gives us an inside look into her creative process in her post, “Don’t Be Floored”. You’ll get a real kick out of seeing her on the floor, quilting like a mad woman. Just goes to show that you can quilt just about anywhere, if you set your mind (Continue Reading...)
Creative Troupe Round Up
Seems many of our Creative Troupe members are tired of winter and ready for spring! And I can’t blame them. It was so hard choosing who to feature this month, but I think you’ll agree we’ve got a well-rounded display of springtime inspiration for you.
Wendy Sheppard shares a breathtaking block for a Civil War Bride Quilt she is working on. It’s her first “ever hand-appliqué endeavor” and I think she did a fabulous job, don’t you?
Michelle Tang sent her mom (Continue Reading...)
Creative Troupe Round Up
Every time I browse through our Creative Troupe’s blog links, I am so inspired by their design skills and talent.
Wendy Sheppard‘s quilt, “The Nestlings” is featured in an upcoming issue of The Quilter Magazine, with the pattern and detailed instructions for free-motion quilting.
Jillayne Wickware created the most stunning, Victorian-themed wrist cuff and fabric carrying case for her trip to France. It’s made with vintage buttons, silk lace, and handmade lace from Belgium.
Creative Troupe Round-Up
Every month we feature the work of different members of our Creative Troupe. We are so inspired by their creative ideas and the passion they share with others.
Have you joined the Creative Troupe yet? It’s a free program for all crafters, quilters, sewers, artists…with lots of perks. Click here for more information.
So let’s get this little blog hop started!
Linda Hansen used Liquitex® Iridescent Medium and beads to add a nice shimmer to the whimsical cupcakes she fused to her pink fabric cuff. What a (Continue Reading...)
December Creative Troupe Round-Up
Did Santa give you lots of goodies for making arts and crafts this year? Perhaps these projects from our Creative Troupe members can help you turn those supplies into fun projects to give as gifts or decorate your home or office.
A. Carole Grant has been creating amazing journals this month. I really love the way bird lays on top of the subtle background colors of this handcrafted paperbag book. I wonder if she used one of her favorite things, TAP® Transfer Artist (Continue Reading...)
November Creative Troupe Round Up
As Christmas approaches it’s easy to put our creativity on the back burner for the more menial tasks of holiday shopping, cooking, and decorating. But did you know that taking a moment to create something simply for the sake of creating can actually help relieve some of that holiday stress?
Check out the fun projects some of our Creative Troupe members came up this month. They’re sure to inspire you to take a moment to nourish your own creative soul.
Becky Garrison (Continue Reading...)
October Creative Troupe Round-Up
Are you ready for Halloween? We’ve got three quick and easy projects that are sure to put the finishing touches on your Halloween décor. Then our Creative Troupe members have a few ideas to help you with your gift-giving.
Short on cash but don’t want to skimp on Christmas? Take a cue from Rose Waterrose and turn something used into something stunning and new! Can you believe this designer jacket was created with a used jean jacket found at a thrift (Continue Reading...)
September Creative Troupe Round Up
Whether you’re looking for back-to-school projects, a creative take on Halloween, or a fun jewelry piece, our Creative Troupe has the tutorials you need!
Michelle Tang, of Greeting Arts, sent her girls off in style this year with the cutest crocheted pencils. She says it’s a tradition to send the girls off with something handmade, on the first day of school, just to let them know that mommy was thinking of them. How cute is that?! Stop by her blog for (Continue Reading...)
