Create with Claudia

I’m sew excited and honored to announce that I’m one of the @benartex_fabrics 2026 Sewcial Stars! Thank you to Benartex and congratulations to the other Sewcial Stars! I can’t wait to start creating fun new projects with their fabrics! #quiltsky #quilting

I’m celebrating 7 years of Create with Claudia! Thank you!
To celebrate I’m running a sale. From the 9th thru the 16th I’m offering 25% off all of my quilt & quilt block patterns (pdf (digital). createwithclaudia.etsy.com #quiltsky #quilting

YouTube video by Create with Claudia How to Make a Reimagined Shoofly Quilt Block - Easy & Quick Quilting Tutorial - Great for Scraps

New YouTube tutorial is up. Super easy #quiltblock. youtu.be/sKNPQv2TU7s?.... #quiltsky #quilting

YouTube video by Create with Claudia How to Repurpose a Quilt Coat into Placemats + How to Machine Bind From the Back of the Quilt

My latest video is up…Fun repurposing idea youtu.be/2J5WgfDf4xk?... #quiltsky #quilting #repurposing #upcycling

One of the hard things about designing quilts for fabric companies is that I can’t show you the completed project for a while. Today I went out and photographed the quilts I designed for my latest signature fabric line with Island Batik #createwithclaudia #islandbatikdesigner #quilting #quiltsky

Quilters! I’m thrilled to be presenting at Quilters Paradise 2025 (QP25)—an online event packed with inspiration, techniques, and community. Join me (free!) and a lineup of amazing quilters and designers. Grab your free ticket today: masteryroute.com/quilters/?or... #QP25 #Quilting #quiltsky

Doing some tiny paper piecing. #quiltsky #quilting

Excited that one of my new quilt patterns “Twisted Ribbons” is hanging in the Island Batik booth at @quiltmarket.bsky.social this year! #quiltsky #quilting

Excited to be a vendor at this lovely quilt show coming up in a week. It’s about 1 1/2 hours north of Pittsburgh PA. I’m getting all of my things together. Stop by to see some gorgeous quilts!
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#createwithclaudia #quiltshow #scrubgrassquilters #quiltsky

It’s been a while since I’ve introduced myself so I thought I’d say hi! I’m Claudia Porter of Create with Claudia. I’ve been quilting for over 30 years and started my designing/blogging business about 7 years ago. 🤗 I love all things fabric, especially batiks. #quiltsky #quilting

Excited to be doing the #mqgminiswap2026 🎉 I’ll be heading to Raleigh for QuiltCon2026 so I’m hoping I’ll get to meet my swap partner! #quiltcon #quiltsky #quilting

YouTube video by Create with Claudia 9 Awesome Ideas for Quilting with Jelly Rolls - National Sew a Jelly Roll Day - Tips & Tutorials

Happy National Sew a Jelly Roll Day! What are you working on? Here are 9 ideas for you. youtu.be/DUKW_KHAV7M?... #quilting #quiltsky #nationalsewajellyrollday

My latest video tutorial is up. An easy mini denim tote bag! #recycled #upcycled #repurposed youtu.be/Hlfw1RkaKl0?... #bagmaking

Super exited to be heading back to Raleigh! #quiltsky #quiltcon #quilting

YouTube video by Create with Claudia 15 Things I Learned When I Became a Professional Quilt Pattern Designer

My latest video..a little behind-the-scenes from my point of view as a small quilt design business. youtu.be/Fxi1BF0bdcE?... #quiltsky #quilting #quiltpatterndesigner #smallbusiness

If you are in the Pittsburgh PA area swing by and check out this show! I’ll be vending there along with other great vendors. The quilts are beautiful! #quiltsky #quilting #quiltshow

Some fun and festive fussy cutting. #quiltsky #quilting #christmasinjuly #cowboyboot

Thank you! I just made 1000 sales in my Etsy shop! Very humbled and grateful for the support! etsy.me/44wpFXd #etsy #handmade #vintage #createwithclaudia #etsyfinds #etsygifts #quiltsky #quiltpatterns

Visited the Pittsburgh Botanic Garden today and the highlight was this beautiful art installation “Momentum” by Patrick Shearn #artsky #pittsburghart #artinstallation #pittsburgh

It’s my birthday week and I’m celebrating by having a sale! Visit my Etsy shop and check out all 22 of my quilt patterns. Hopefully one catches your eye! 🎉 createwithclaudia.etsy.com

I’m celebrating the 1 year anniversary of the release of Prisms, my 1st signature fabric line with Island Batik. I’m offering a bundle of 3 of the patterns (digital versions only) I designed for the line. During the month of June the bundle is 50% off. Pick them up here: createwithclaudia.etsy.com

My pattern of the month is Churning Up a Storm. I recolored in fabrics from the gorgeous new line Fossil Finesse from Island Batik, a division of Lumin Fabrics. 20% off for the month of May! createwithclaudia.etsy.com/listing/1152... #quiltsky #quiltpattern #quilting

If you are heading to AQS Paducah quilt week next week head over to Hancock’s of Paducah and check out my quilt Rosebuds. It’s on display! Pick up the pattern and fabric while you are there. If you can’t make it to the shop, the pattern is in my shop: createwithclaudia.etsy.com/listing/1865...

My newest block tutorial just dropped: How to make a disappearing eccentric star block
youtu.be/67mK92k6ifg?... #quiltsky #quilting #quiltblock

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Playing with hexies 💙💚 #quilting #quiltsky #batiks #batikfabrics #islandbatik

Playing with batik hexies today!

Happy National Quilting Month! What will you be working on? #quiltsky #quilting

New pattern release! Presenting Rosebuds! Pick up a copy in my Etsy shop createwithclaudia.etsy.com/listing/1865... #quiltsky #quilting #quiltpattern

My latest pattern is now in my Etsy shop. Flower Dance is for a confident beginner and precut friendly. It’s made in my new Island Batik signature fabric line Meadow Hues 💜 createwithclaudia.etsy.com/listing/1879...