We’re excited to start a new feature on our blog where we’ll be visiting the studios of both our Creativebug instructors and the artists and …
In the Studio with Tricia Royal
Spring Quilt Market: A Fabric Story
Twice a year, we get to indulge in the motherlode of fabric love at Quilt Market where manufacturers and designers debut their new collections. For fabric …
How to Make Fiesta Pom-Pom Flowers
I was walking around Party City on Friday, searching out some paper streamers, when I wandered into an aisle full of multi colored leis. Necklaces …
The Makerie
We’re back from the Makerie, our heads swimming with good memories and our hearts full of inspiration. There is so much to tell about this …
Artist Spotlight: Springtime on Hilary's Farm!
Our friend Hilary Williams is not only a talented screen print artist, and Creativebug instructor, she’s also a farmer. Since many of us are beginning to thaw out after a …
Meet Bead Artist, Liz Smith
Have you met Liz Smith yet? This Southern California beading maven came up to San Francisco last year and charmed us with her infectious smile …
Kaffe and Anna Maria Talk Dreamy Color
Two of our resident color experts — Kaffe Fasset and Anna Maria Horner — talk color in an AP article that hit the wires yesterday. …
DIY Easter Card
I’m obsessed with Jody’s Orizomegami workshop, and I’ve probably made 100 sheets of patterned paper. Some of the pieces turned out really soft and light …
QuiltCon 2013 – CBug Wrap up
Kelly and I got back from QuiltCon last weekend reeling from what we saw and heard. I wanted to take a minute to share a …
Behind the Scenes with Anna Maria Horner
When you walk into Anna Maria’s house, you step into a world of color. Velvety blue painted walls feature a gallery of Anna’s paintings and …