One thing I often struggle with when quilting on my domestic sewing machine is avoiding folds and pleats. This helpful article from The Little Mushroom Cap is a good resource to help out with that issue.
It is so … Read More ...
10 Free Christmas Free-Motion Quilting Designs
Free-motion quilting is a technique where you can use your sewing machine to stitch designs onto your quilt without using a stencil or a pattern. This allows you to create custom and unique designs for your quilts, especially for the … Read More ...
Free Winter Snowmen Quilt Pattern
The folks over at Tilda bring us another wonderful quilt pattern that is free. This one is called Happy Winter Snowman and it is delightful.
Per their website it is suitable for intermediate quilters with a moderate difficulty level. When … Read More ...
Merry and Bright Set of Fat Quarters
If you need to build up your holiday fabric stash then look no further than this gorgeous set of 26 fat quarters from the Fat Quarter Shop. Wow! Designed by Me & My Sisters Designs, each one is absolutely darling.… Read More ...
Christmas Baubles Free Quilt Pattern
Who doesn’t love some Christmas Baubles? I know I do and I especially like them when they are made out of fabric. Look at the darling quilt pattern from Jen Daly Quilts for Moda Bake Shop. It is just … Read More ...
6 Sensational Creativebug Christmas Stocking Classes
Christmas is a time of year that is full of joy and excitement, but it can also be a time of stress and pressure. With so much to do and so little time, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and forget … Read More ...
How to Make a Freeform Rose Quilt Block
From New Quilters comes this interesting and fun tutorial on how to make a rose quilt block. It is an almost freeform technique that leads to beautiful results.
You don’t need any fancy tools, just pins, fabric and a ruler … Read More ...
Free Pinwheels and Patchwork Christmas Quilt Pattern
I think that the thing that stood out to me right away on this Christmas quilt from Andy over on A Bright Corner, was the black sashing. It is not normally a color that I associate with the holidays, … Read More ...
How to Make a Mitered Corner on a Quilt Border
Are you ready to learn how to do a mitered border for your quilts? It is really not that hard and this tutorial from Amy of Amy’s Creative Side shows you how to do it.
With a video, step-by-step instructions, … Read More ...
5 Festive Hanukkah Quilt Patterns
Hanukkah is a time of the year that is cherished by those who celebrate it. It’s a time for families to come together, light the menorah, and remember the miracle of the oil that burned for eight days. This festival … Read More ...
Reverse Appliqué Quilt Techniques
For an interesting appliqué technique, you may want to take a look at reverse appliqué. Geta’s Quilting Studio wrote this blog post that demonstrates the way she does it.
Complete with plenty of photos, she shows you what methods she … Read More ...
Sunset at Sea Quilt Pattern
Check out this gorgeous quilt pattern you can purchase over on Connecting Threads. Wow!
Designed by The Fabric Addict, the pattern contains instructions for two sizes, lap and queen. The use of the various colors to achieve an ombré … Read More ...
10 Free Stack-N-Whack Quilt Patterns
Stack-n-whack quilt making is a unique and fun way to create a quilt. The technique involves stacking fabric, cutting it into shapes and then rearranging them to create a new design. It’s easy and quick to do, and there are … Read More ...
Free Peppermint Mini Quilt Pattern
Simple and striking, this modern take on a peppermint is a festive quilt for the holidays. Designed by Christopher Thompson for the Sew Can She mini quilt event, all of the instructions can be found on her website.
Using only … Read More ...
Nutty Quilt Kit Featuring Tula Pink Fabrics
Featuring gorgeous fabrics from the Tula Pink collection of fabrics, this quilt kit will soon be available over at the Fat Quarter Shop. You can make sure you don’t miss out on a chance at this beauty by reserving a … Read More ...