Quilters and fabric artists often have what seems like tons of leftover fabric they plan to use for a future project.  Or they purchase fabric then don’t find a way to incorporate it into any of their projects.
At Layers Upon Layers, I discovered an ideal way to use your leftover fabric…swatch portraits.  Cyndi seems intrigued by this idea, too, which she found at The Purl Bee.  There’s even a tutorial at that site for creating wall art from your fabric by using embroidery and quilting hoops of various sizes. 
As I looked at the fabric portraits displayed, I also could envision …read more

“How do I make money from my quiltmaking and fiber arts?” quilters often ask me.  Many would like to turn their hobby into a way to earn money, whether part time or as a full time business.
For a number of years, when my daughter was small, I operated a quiltmaking business in my home.  I made quilts and related items to sell in a country store, as well as craft shops.  I also did commissioned work.  After an article appeared about me in a nationwide magazine, I began operating a mail order branch of my business. Then I started making quilted/appliqued children’s vests …read more