It was my pleasure to go to Spring Quilt Market in Salt Lake City, Utah. I have been to many quilt markets before, but this is the first time I have attended as an editor. There was a buzz of excitement in the air. For the last two years, that is something I felt was missing. I noticed new and exciting trends in fabrics, and the overall feeling was very positive. I think we quilters are in for some very inspiring future projects.

Spring Market

Flying into the Salt Lake City airport was breathtaking. For those who have never been there, it is surrounded by mountains on three sides. The mountains were capped with snow, and the valley where the city is set was lush with new blooms. We couldn't have asked for better weather for Spring Market. Read more »

Letters From Our Readers

I am always amazed by what I don’t know, and I consider myself a seasoned quilter. Every time I read my letters to the editor, there is always a tip or trick that I have not heard of. I am so impressed with all the wonderful things our readers share. Read more »

Interwoven Melodies

Interwoven Melodies is another timeless quilt pattern. Your fabric choices make the quilt. Black and white work well, but so will any other color group. Make it scrappy or use colors to complement any room. It would make a great masculine quilt for Father's Day. Read more »

I do want to encourage all you wonderful quilters to support your suppliers whenever possible. Take a look at what is new in the quilting world and see how you can utilize it with what you have on hand. It's important. Read more »