Patterns, patchworks and projects
More and more I see pictures of these beautiful and intricate English paper-piecing projects. From bags to large quilts, it seems like they are everywhere. We’ve rounded up ten tutorials to get you started on your English paper-piecing journey.
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If you are looking for a traditional basket quilt block then this tutorial is for you. This traditional block is not as hard to assemble as it looks and Adventures of a DIY Mom helps guide you through the entire … Read More ...
It’s time for some scrappy red, white, and blue quilted goodness. This patriotic flag pattern from Diary of Quilter is about as scrappy as it gets.
Measuring about 39″ x 51″ when finished, it is super simple to make. With … Read More ...
Lori Kennedy brings us this helpful tutorial with four tips to getting better spirals in machine quilting. If you have ever seen any of Ms. Kennedy’s work, I am pretty sure you were impressed. She has so many different … Read More ...
Freeform stars are some of the most fun stars to quilt. There isn’t a lot of pressure to get points perfect, and they add some fun movement to designs. This table runner designed by Dawn from Springwater Designs for Inspired … Read More ...
Featuring Riley Blake fabrics, this gorgeous design by Carina Gardner is called Ava Kate. To me it just screams summer because of the beautiful fabrics used.
I particularly love that dense floral border which brings the quilt all together and … Read More ...
This small quilt from Me and My Sister Designs is the perfect showcase for some special fabrics. Using 10″ squares, you can highlight your favorite layer cakes in this 28 1/2″ x 28 1/2″ wall hanging.
An ideal project for … Read More ...
I think everyone needs to make one of these beautiful patriotic pineapple quilts. This design is from both Jedi Craft Girl and Gigi’s Thimble, two awesome quilt designers.
The free quilt pattern is available in a downloadable pdf and … Read More ...
Are you looking for a striking beginner level modern quilt pattern? This striking one designed by Cluck Cluck Sew, and available for purchase at The Confident Stitch might be just the one you are interested in.
With bold intertwined rectangles, … Read More ...
Without going into too much detail, strip piecing is an easy technique to sew together strips of fabric in order to use them to make other units of fabric. That’s not a great explanation, but this blog post from The … Read More ...
Snail’s Trail, now that’s a quilt pattern that always catches my eye. It’s one of those patterns that look deceptively complex, but are actually quite easy to make. If you’re a fan of circular designs and want to create a … Read More ...
Simple yet striking, this festive table runner will be the hit of your Fourth of July barbecue. It can be found over on the Or So She Says blog.
With a finished size of about 16″ x 46″, it … Read More ...
Amy from Diary of a Quilter hits a home run again with this adorable scrappy baby quilt pattern called Patchwork Star. The best part is that it is a free pattern on her website.
Just look at all of the … Read More ...
It’s Flag Day here in the United States, and what better way to celebrate the flag than by putting it on display. This festive quilted throw pillow from Cluck Cluck Sew is easy to make and looks great any time … Read More ...
Here is a fun paper pieced quilt block from Blossom Heart Quilts. It is full of movement and sharp points and life.
Paper piecing is a fun way to assemble blocks that can be more difficult to make. Often … Read More ...
