Author: Beth Cooper

Beth Cooper has been quilting for over twenty years. She has made too many quilts to count and has a million more on standby. Besides quilting, she loves to act and direct community theater productions, dream about Christmas, and spend time with her husband and three kids. She also loves to do historical portrayals of Jane Stickle, the now-famous Civil War quilter. Her three cats insist on supervising all of her sewing projects.

All About Quilting, Applique, Quilting Techniques
Ready to Learn Applique? It’s Fun and Easy!
When it comes to quilting, there are two main techniques that enthusiasts often debate over: appliqué and piecing. While both methods produce stunning quilts,…
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Quilt & Tell, Sew & Tell
A Beautiful Quilt Made From Leftover Fabric!
Quilter’s Name: Evvy Edinburg from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Name of Pattern: Original Design Featured Date: 07-24-24 Hi, I’m Evvy. I call this my surprise quilt because…
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Quilt & Tell, Sew & Tell
This Challenge Quilt Makes a Statement!
Quilter’s Name: Leta Smith from Fort Collins, Colorado Name of Pattern: Original Design Featured Date: 07-24-24 Hi, I’m Leta. My American Sewing Guild chapter issued…
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Beth Said Sew
It’s a Christmas in July Sewing Challenge!
Hey there, fabulous fabric fanatics and sensational sewists! Guess what time it is? Yes, it’s the most wonderful time of the year… but in…
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All About Quilting, Piecing a Quilt, Quilting Techniques
Five Quilting Myths and Why Ignoring Them Is Best!
Top 5 Quilting Myths Debunked Myth #1: Quilting is Only for Grandmothers One of the most pervasive myths about quilting is that it’s an…
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All About Sewing, Fabric Choices for Sewing Projects, Heavyweight Fabric, Lightweight Fabric, Medium Weight Fabric
Selecting the Right Fabric Weight with Confidence is Easy!
Sewing with Different Weights of Fabric: A Comprehensive Guide When embarking on a sewing project, one of the most crucial decisions you’ll make is…
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