Patterns, patchworks and projects
There is something wonderfully satisfying about a quilt that makes you look twice. A woven ribbons quilt has that clever over-and-under effect, yet the “ribbons” are usually made from pieced fabric. Change the colours and the same design can feel … Read More ...
When I first heard about the Stolen Neighbors Quilt, I pictured a group of quilters working on something enormous. Then I learned that the finished piece contains 12,500 squares. If you have ever tried to keep even a modest … Read More ...
If you’ve got a basket of long skinny fabric scraps and no idea what to do with them, string quilt blocks are your answer.
String quilting is one of the easiest and most forgiving scrap quilt techniques. It uses narrow … Read More ...
There is something especially lovely about a winter fabric collection that feels seasonal without immediately shouting Christmas. Woodland Whimsy by Jennifer Pugh for Wilmington Prints is filled with forest animals, mushrooms, classic plaids, dots and softly textured coordinating prints.
The … Read More ...
Get ready to add a touch of spooky charm to your home with the 31 Haunting Street Pattern Download by Cotton Street Commons! While this item hasn’t been reviewed yet, let me tell you why it’s worth considering.
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I’ll be completely honest before we even start.
Hand sewing has never been my strong point. In fact, I have almost zero patience for hand quilting. I love the look of it, I admire the tradition of it, but … Read More ...
If you love soft pastel fabrics and quilt patterns that look far more complicated than they really are, the Jelly Roll Gems Quilt Kit is a very tempting new release.
The quilt features pretty rows of patchwork made with the … Read More ...
If pumpkins and black cats feel a little expected, skull-themed quilts bring a darker, bolder edge to Halloween sewing. Some lean full gothic, some pick up Day of the Dead colour and floral details, and others feel more modern and … Read More ...
September is National Sewing Month, and AccuQuilt is celebrating with special pricing on fabric cutters, embroidery downloads and GO! dies throughout the month.
If accurate cutting is the part of quilting that slows you down, this is a good time … Read More ...
If you love Lori Holt’s cheerful vintage style, her new Denim & Daisy fabric collection for Riley Blake Designs is going to be very difficult to resist.
Denim & Daisy combines classic blue, cream and daisy-inspired prints with the nostalgic … Read More ...
Every quilter hits a creative lull from time to time. Maybe you’ve finished a big project and aren’t sure what to start next, or maybe life has been so busy that your sewing machine hasn’t seen daylight in weeks. Fat … Read More ...
Quilts have never been just about keeping warm.
They have recorded family histories, marked important events, carried political messages, remembered people we have lost and given communities a way to say something together when ordinary words somehow don’t feel quite … Read More ...
There’s something magical about quilt patterns that have stood the test of time, and the Old Maid’s Puzzle quilt block is no exception. This classic design, with its intricate geometry and timeless appeal, has captured the hearts of quilters for … Read More ...
Autumn quilting always seems to start the same way in my sewing room. I pull out a few orange scraps, add some warm neutrals, and suddenly I’m sewing pumpkins.
Pumpkin blocks are one of those quilt designs that work beautifully … Read More ...
If your scrap bin is overflowing with leftover quilt blocks, odd strips, favorite florals, and those “too pretty to toss” bits of fabric, quilted bags are such a satisfying way to use them up. They’re practical, giftable, and a lovely … Read More ...