C&T Publishing Blog

Puzzles, Challenges, and Games (Oh My)

Puzzles, Challenges, and Games (Oh My)

Posted by Gailen Runge on May 8th 2018

Got a good logic problem? Count me in!It all started when we were looking for a fun follow-up to our best-selling puzzle book Happy Quilter Word Search—Volume 1. Would volume 2 be more word … read more
The Charlie kraft-tex Backpack

The Charlie kraft-tex Backpack

Posted by Gailen Runge on May 4th 2018

My blog roll is a fairly straightforward one. I don't want any surprises as I scroll through, so I try to limit stressful things (I avoid the political blogs and other deep-thinking sites). Basicall … read more
What's In a Name?

What's In a Name?

Posted by Gailen Runge on Aug 29th 2017

Do you have problems naming your quilts and other projects? Some of the C&T authors love naming their quilts. Others find that the hardest part of the process. As publishers we spend hours d … read more
Lucy's 3-in-1 kraft-tex Bag Pattern

Lucy's 3-in-1 kraft-tex Bag Pattern

Posted by Liz Aneloski on Aug 25th 2017

What makes the new Lucy's 3-in-1 kraft-tex Bag Pattern sew great? As Gailen says: “The key to this collection of bags [3 sizes] is versatility… The bands with the handles are attached to … read more
Slow Stitch Movement

Slow Stitch Movement

Posted by Lynn Merrill on Jul 28th 2016

The slow stitch movement is all the buzz! Celebrate the love of creative, thoughtful sewing with Stitch Zakka, Zakka Style, and now Sew Illustrated—35 Charming Fabric & Thread Design … read more