Laura Hopper, Author at Suzy Quilts

Laura Hopper

Laura Hopper (she/her) is a quilter who makes original designs inspired by music. She's also the past president of the Chicago Modern Quilt Guild and a board member of the Quilt Alliance. Previously, she worked for Benzie Design, Craft Industry Alliance, and Quiltfolk magazine. Her first book is called "Modern Quilts in the Second City: Ten Years of the Chicago Modern Quilt Guild." Before Laura started working in the craft industry, she was a museum curator who specialized in textile history and preservation. She continues to be active in textile curation, working with quilt industry organizations to curate exhibits. Laura lives near Chicago with her husband and daughter. If you want to see her quilts, head to her Instagram @sonicstitches.

The Best Iron for Quilters

Are you looking for something special to add to the top of your holiday wish list? A good iron is a quilter’s best friend. It’s with you at nearly every step of the quilting process and if you’re a dedicated quilter (and we know you are!),

Halloween Candy Bag Tutorial

Spooky season is here! In about one month, cute little ghosts and ghouls will dress up in their favorite costumes and ring doorbells to fill their bags with treats. And if you want to make something special for the kid in your life, this Halloween candy bag tutorial is for you!

The History of Cutting Fabric

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In this quick and beginner-friendly guide, you'll learn everything you need to know about sewing machine feet used for quilting.

5 Minute Guide to Sewing Machine Feet

Our latest 5 Minute Guide is all about feet! That’s right — we’re finally sharing all of our favorite shoes, sandals, and socks. Just kidding! We’re covering everything you’ve ever wanted to know about sewing machine feet for quilters, including a list of the best feet a quilter can have in their toolkit and a video from a sewing machine expert.