Wise Craft Handmade Blog

New Mexico Sun and Sky

Blair Stocker2022-02-14T16:52:08-07:00Categories: Uncategorized|

One of the questions I have been asked more than once since I moved to New Mexico is how or if I think the local landscape will change my work.

Why Should Our Best Only Be on Instagram?

Blair Stocker2022-01-23T16:47:01-07:00Categories: Uncategorized|

Rojas Quilt Pattern, photo by Cate Dingley One of the reasons I wanted to start blogging again was a simple, but also complex. I was observing something online. Scrolling

Happy New Year!

Blair Stocker2022-01-09T16:38:38-07:00Categories: Uncategorized|

Do folks read blogs these days?

New blank cards in the shop!

Blair Stocker2025-09-15T17:49:18-06:00Categories: Uncategorized|

We could all use incentive to give and receive some happy mail! New in the shop are beautiful blank inside cards from artist Neicy Frey, in Spokane, Washington. I have

New video class and DIY holiday stocking- for FREE!

Blair Stocker2025-09-15T17:49:18-06:00Categories: The Ruby Ruler, tutorials, Wise Craft Patterns|

I am suddenly filled with inspiration now that I am fully moved into my studio. I got the urge last week to make a new holiday stocking design from my

Join me at QuiltCon 2022 in Phoenix!

Blair Stocker2021-06-24T08:49:04-06:00Categories: Uncategorized|

Today is the official catalog release day for The Modern Quilt Guild’s Quiltcon 2022, happening in Phoenix, AZ February 16-20, 2022.

New Quilting Workshops!

Blair Stocker2025-09-15T17:49:19-06:00Categories: Uncategorized|

As we ease back into in-person workshops and lectures, It felt like a good time to update my workshop and lecture offerings. I miss teaching in person, but

The Wise Craft Quilt Studio construction update

Blair Stocker2025-09-15T17:49:19-06:00Categories: video|

Wall of Windows in the Quilt Studio There’s been lots of work happening here at our Santa Fe house. To bring you up to date- We had planned to

Shows to watch while crafting

Blair Stocker2025-09-15T17:49:19-06:00Categories: Block of the Month, handwork, inspiration, making, Online Classes|

Yesterday we had our monthly Zoom meet up for the Snowflake Sampler Block of the Month. We all agree that hand stitching- really any kid of crafting- has provided

Nuts and Bolts pattern- #myquiltcouldlivehere

Nuts and Bolts pattern- #myquiltcouldlivehere

Blair Stocker2026-06-11T16:13:19-06:00Categories: my quilt could live here, quilts|

Clockwise from top right, all surrounding my Nuts and Bolts Quilt- Penguin First Editions:: Pink Bed:: Floral Bath :: blooming cactus :: Chinatown Pretty ::