Patterns, patchworks and projects
Quilting meets the timeless artistry of Navajo and tribal designs in this roundup of breathtaking patterns inspired by the rich traditions of the Southwest. These quilt patterns channel the bold geometry, vibrant colors, and storytelling heritage of Navajo art, offering … Read More ...
Some quilting books are all about quick weekend projects. Others feel more like a treasure trove of classic quilt designs, the kind you browse slowly with a cup of tea and a notepad nearby.
That’s exactly the feeling I … Read More ...
A practical review of the Fat Quarter Shop 18 lb Scrap Box of 108″ wide fabric yardage, perfect for quilters who love stash-building, backing fabric bargains, and surprise fabric finds. Best thing is, this box is currently on sale for … Read More ...
There are some quilting tools that just make you smile before you have even threaded the machine, and the GO! Baby Zoo Animals die from AccuQuilt is definitely one of them.
This sweet little appliqué die cuts the pieces for … Read More ...
We all have routines that ground us: folding laundry on Sundays, watering plants midweek, sneaking in a little sewing whenever the house finally goes quiet. One of my favorite small rituals is checking the new Precut of the Week every … Read More ...
If you’ve ever searched “essential quilting tools” or “must-have quilting supplies for beginners,” you’ve probably seen lists that are… overwhelming.
Forty rulers. Twelve marking pens. Specialty gadgets you didn’t know existed five minutes ago.
After years of quilting (and yes, … Read More ...
There’s something quietly satisfying about sitting down with a new quilting book and just flipping through the pages. No pressure to start a project straight away — just browsing the photos, pausing on designs … Read More ...
If your fabric scrap bin has started breeding in the corner of your sewing room, Scrap Quilts From Crumbs, Strips And Strings by Emily Bailey might be exactly the gentle nudge you need. This practical quilting book turns leftover crumbs, … Read More ...
Few quilt patterns capture the imagination quite like the Lone Star quilt. With its intricate design and bold geometric layout, this timeless pattern has been a favorite among quilters for generations. Whether you’re drawn to its mesmerizing symmetry, its potential … Read More ...
If you’ve ever stood in front of a ruler display and thought, “Surely I don’t need all of these?” — you are absolutely right.
Quilting rulers multiply fast. Triangles. Squares. Half-square triangle trim tools. Specialty shapes. It’s enough to … Read More ...
(Block Libraries That Turn One Idea Into Endless Quilts)
One of the easiest ways to become a more confident quilter is to start thinking in blocks instead of full quilt patterns
When you have a good quilt block reference book … Read More ...
If you’ve been quilting for any length of time, you’ve got scraps. Not the neat, coordinated kind you see in perfectly styled sewing rooms online. I mean the real scraps — the leftover binding strips, the almost-too-small fat quarter pieces, … Read More ...
Every now and then a quilt project comes along that feels less like a pattern and more like a story unfolding block by block. That’s exactly the feeling behind the Family Reunion Quilt Seeds Finishing Kit, and if you’ve … Read More ...
If you’ve been quilting for any length of time, you probably have that container. You know the one. The little basket, drawer, zip bag, or biscuit tin filled with fabric pieces that feel too pretty to throw away but too … Read More ...
Scrap quilting has a funny way of making us feel both wildly inspired and slightly nervous at the same time. On one hand, there is the joy of using what you already have, pulling from favourite prints, leftover strips, old … Read More ...