Quilter, Teacher, Author, Hopeless Scrapaholic! Bonnie K Hunter is the head, heart and hands behind Quiltville.com.

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Are you putting your art out there and hoping someone will see it, buy it, or give you a show? There was a point when I was complacent about my marketing. I would write my blog posts every week and post to Facebook and Twitter. Then I’d sit back and wait for something to happen. And I relied too much on my existing list without reaching out to new potential audiences. Fortunately, my coach corrected my ways. (Yes, we all benefit from coaching!) Amazed that I had such good results with such littl

Annual Holiday Art & Ceramics Sale November 16 and 17, 2018 Friday, 4-7 pm and Saturday, 10 am - 2 pm S. Tucker Cooke Gallery, Owen Hal...

Using your domestic sewing machine for straight line machine quilting is not as hard as you think! It?s quite simple once you get the hang of it and have the proper machine feet for your machine.   I highly recommend using the walking foot, as it removes error of puckers and gathers in the top or backing of your quilt. Materials needed: walking foot for your sewing machine screwdriver for your machine fusible spray for basting Let?s chat real quick about the walking foot for your sewing machine.

It's almost time for the best meal of the year, but there's still time left to get crafty. Whether you're hosting Thanksgiving dinner this year or venturing to a friend or loved one's home, make it festive. Here are 8 festive patterns for Thanksgiving crafting to make this year's meal extra special.

Foiling is super on trend right now for cards and it?s a perfect way to add some shimmer and shine to your Holiday cards this year. Deco Clear Foil Toner sheets from Therm-o-Web can be used w…

This handmade ornament is such a sweet way to mark a first Christmas for a new baby. A perfect gift for new parents! Using a Cricut machine die cut pattern papers and name and add to a wooden disc …

Jumbo yarns are everywhere these days, and using those giant threads to make chunky throws and knits means you can whip up a gift or an accessory for your home in almost no time at all. Only troubl…

This Needlework tutorial shows you how to create Mimosa flowers. I always thought there was only one kinda of Mimosa and I like mine on the rocks. This Embroidery tutorial can be used for hoops sam…

These Advent calendars have all been hand selected by our team. We have to say there are a few calendars in here we would love to have for ourselves. These advent calendars are lot?s of fun a…

This tutorial is for a needle felted Christmas Penguin. I am still a little confused as to when penguins became a Christmas thing, but I sure do know that my kids love them. Penguin Tutorial.

This Prairie Point Star Ornament tutorial is for a Christmas Tree Ornament or decoration. I think I would skip the blue fabric for more festive colors but that is entirely up to you and your quilti…

This is such a fun and quick idea for a DIY Christmas gift Manicure in a Jar. Grab some upcycled or bought mason jars and fill them with everything you need for a mini manicure. You could make thes…

Got Apples? This Stovetop Cinnamon Apple Recipe is super easy to make tastes like buttery warm apple pie filling. Serve it with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, you'll be in cinnamon apple ice cream heaven, I promise.

Transform your recipe book into a scrapbook. Make them more then just cards turn them into memories. Make note of you gave you the recipe or who taught you to make it, include photos of the food an…

I’m a firm believer that a child can never have too many stuffed animals. When I was little, my room was filled to the brim with bunnies and dolls and teddy bears. So, keeping with that tradition h…

These fabric weights would make an awesome stocking stuffer for a sewist in your life!  Or perhaps they?d be a great help for yourself as you sew a stack of handmade gifts for others.  Either…

Using your domestic sewing machine for straight line machine quilting is not as hard as you think! It?s quite simple once you get the hang of it and have the proper machine feet for your machine.   I highly recommend using the walking foot, as it removes error of puckers and gathers in the top or backing of your quilt. Materials needed: walking foot for your sewing machine screwdriver for your machine fusible spray for basting Let?s chat real quick about the walking foot for your sewing machine.

who doesn?t love surprises, especially around the holidays?

Holiday hosting can be overwhelming. This year, use this free Thanksgiving Planner to help have an awesome and organized Thanksgiving dinner.

I finished this wall quilt yesterday as a sample of the fabrics in my new collection ?Heavy on the Metal? by me and RJR Fabrics. Dress-Up. T...