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Presented by SAQA: "Join Jennifer Scanlan, executive director of JRACraft, for a Textile Talks conversation with artist Luke Haynes exploring quilts in public art. Haynes, whose work brings together traditional quilt structures, bold contemporary imagery, reclaimed textiles, portraiture, and installation, describes his practice as “a modern collision with tradition.” In this discussion, Scanlan will speak with Haynes about what makes quilts especially meaningful in public spaces, where their histories of function, memory, and community take on new visibility. Together they will consider quilts as architectural, sculptural, and social objects—and what happens when a form often associated with intimacy becomes part of the public realm." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, July 29, 2026, at 2 PM EDT.

Do a puzzle of Tina Curran's quilt, Dancing Ice Cream Cones #2.

It's summertime, which means vacations, picnics, and road trips. Plenty of opportunities to pack of bag full of goodies for the day's activities. But, if you're like Silvia Sutters at WeAllSew, you don't like to be wasteful and use disposable items to back those snacks up. So, Silvia has created a Reusable Snack Pouch for you to make for the easy transport and storage of your goods. It's a simple project that'll get your creative juices flowing, AND make you feel better about helping out the Earth.

Do a puzzle of Tina Curran's quilt, A New Slant on Snowflakes.

From the San Jose Museum of Quilts & Textiles: "To mark our 50th anniversary, the Museum invites artists from across the wider Bay Area to submit work for The Next 50: A Bay Area Textile Open, a juried open call exhibition celebrating the breadth, innovation, and vitality of textile art today."

Jinny's game keeps you on your quilting toes. Have you played Jinny Beyer's Memory Match today? If not, now's as good a time as any!

Do a puzzle of Cyndi McChesney's quilt, Four Square.

Presented by the Surface Design Association: "Join us on Wednesday, July 22nd at 2PM EDT to celebrate the Wisconsin Museum of Quilts & Fiber Arts’ current exhibition, Slow Light. This panel features artists Carson Converse, Alexis Deise, and Regina Durante Jestrow, each of which thoughtfully explores the expressive and material qualities of fiber from a unique perspective. Take part in a dynamic conversation to learn more about their creative processes and sources of inspiration." Register today and watch when this episode airs this Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at 2 PM EDT.

Do a puzzle of Tina Curran's quilt, Spring.

From The Art Institute of Chicago: "On the occasion of the exhibition On Loss and Absence: Textiles of Mourning and Survival, this video shares how conservators care for textiles in the museum's collection—from using magnification tools to detect material deterioration on a microscopic level to expertly making repairs so that works can be appreciated for generations to come."

Denise Jones at WeAllSew has designed a useful and decorative tray perfect for "keys or for sewing supplies". While Denise's version has a machine embroidered center, you can choose what you want to use for your own creation.

From Dolce & Gabbana: "Inspired by the vibrant Sicily’s blooms, Dolce & Gabbana's Alta Moda creations perfectly reflect Radicepura botanical gardens. The décolleté dress becomes a structured living bouquet thanks to the intricate technique of micro-draped inlay work. Countless featherlight strips of silk chiffon are expertly guided, folded and secured by hand, tracing the hidden anatomy of flowers. Petals and leaves hold a symphony of tonal nuances, creating a painterly effect of extraordinary realism."

Do a puzzle of Tina Curran's quilt, California Poppies #4.