The courthouse steps quilt block is a variation of the log cabin block. Fabric strips are added in pairs on opposite sides of the center "door" to create the visual of steps. I love a classic quilt ...

This is my favorite patchwork block of all – A log cabin block. In this block, some thin strips of fabric are joined to create a very interesting look with just the color play. I really admire those ...

You may have heard that 2026 marks the 250th anniversary of the United States of America, also known as its semiquincentennial, and the celebrations have already begun. Of note, earlier this month The ...

DiariZen (Han et al., ICASSP 2025) is the leading open-source state-of-the-art speaker diarization system. It combines a structurally pruned WavLM-Large encoder, a Conformer backend with powerset ...

In late February, I attended QuiltCon in Raleigh. Afterward, I posted a series of pictures to Instagram of quilts, taken across the four-day event, that highlighted messages of social activism and ...

Visit Williamsburg, the marketing organization for Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown, is encouraging people to submit virtual quilt panels to honor America’s 250th anniversary. The digital ...

TAMPA, Fla. (WFLA) – An automobile manufacturer that makes cars under the Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram names issued a “do not drive” warning for over 200,000 vehicles on Wednesday. According to an ...

The crossroads quilt block is a great way to showcase a variety of fabrics. Feel free to use precuts or select fabric from your stash. This block is made using just two basic units arranged just so to ...

Whether you're a keen sewer looking for a new challenge or a craft fan looking for a project to practice your sewing skills, quilting could be just the thing you are after. Don't worry if you haven't ...

These colorful, geometric paintings are similar to murals, but instead of adorning urban buildings, the blocks are more of a rural sighting, typically taking residence on barns and sheds. Plus, the ...