RJR What Shade Are You: Where Do I Begin?

We often freeze in the face of limitless options – a new canvas, a blank page, a single vacation day, or a beautiful collection of RJR Cotton Supreme colour swatches. What will be the absolute best thing I can do with this opportunity? One could ponder...

Qualitative Math and Uppercase Fabric

I have been a faithful reader of Uppercase magazine for a few years now and I finish reading each issue having been injected with a large dose of inspiration. The smell of the ink and the weight of the paper also leave my heart feeling pretty happy. Editor Janine...
Sleepy Fox Quilt: Thoughts on the Client Relationship

Sleepy Fox Quilt: Thoughts on the Client Relationship

Sometimes you come across a dream client: Someone who lets you explore as an artist, someone who wants you to succeed, someone who wants what’s best for them and what’s best for you. These people are hard to come by. This happened to me in early spring 2017, with the...
Tutorial: Chain Piecing a Paper Piecing Pattern

Tutorial: Chain Piecing a Paper Piecing Pattern

As quilters, we love intricate patterns, tiny pieces and impressive finishes. Even more so, we love the shortcuts that get us there. Sometimes, a paper piecing pattern has multiple templates such as the Teardrop Cut from the Cut Collection, which has 16 templates....