If you give a grandson scraps, what does he do? Mine, 5 yr old Rowan, made this rag coat. There are bits from many of my former projects here – pinks from a baby quilt, a selvage from a zipper … Read More ...
Tutorial: Hexagon cuff bracelet
Rebecca of Hugs are Fun took a few fabric scraps and whipped up this adorable hexie bracelet. This would be a great project to do as a group activity. It’s simple enough for beginning sewers plus the paper piecing can … Read More ...
Free pattern: Sprinkles doll quilt
Bean is snuggling under this quilt made by Wendi of Shiny Happy World. She shares a free pattern and tutorial so you can make your own doll a quilt. Though she made these to go with all her Dress Up … Read More ...
9 Free Motion Quilting Patterns
I think we can all agree that as quilters we have this deeply implanted love of creating and being creative, and that creativity doesn’t just stop at piecing a quilt top. Doing the actual quilting on a quilt can be … Read More ...
Fabric scrap note cards
Make your blank note cards meaningful by using your own fabric scraps on the front. That’s what Rachel of Stitched in Color did to say thank you to all her friends and family who made her baby shower a special … Read More ...
Tutorial: Beach and Boots quilt block
This quilt, made from the Beach and Boots quilt block by Natalie Bonner (Piece N Quilt), is amazing. So much so, it’s going right on my to-do list. The paler shades of blue and orange give the top the right … Read More ...
Tutorial: Scrappy patchwork pillow
Sherri of A Quilting Life made this pillow cover front from fabric scraps left over from an earlier project. She takes you step-by-step how she did it, so you can make one of your own. So, get out your scraps … Read More ...
Ta Dah!: Sewing machine cover
The three spools – with feather stitching in between – make this sewing machine cover sing. Made by Debbie over at Stitchin’ Therapy, she explains the goal for this covering is to keep the dust out of intricate mechanical parts.… Read More ...
Free pattern: Mitered receiving blanket
Whip up a soft and cuddly quilt in time for baby’s arrival with this quick and easy project. Annette of Quilted Sunshine used a beautiful shade of blue Minkee for the center, then surrounded it with a coordinating flannel print. … Read More ...
Free pattern: Naruko quilt
This quilt has an edgy modern feel but if you look closer you’ll see sweet motifs make up the non-pieced squares. It’s the Kokeshi novelty print collection designed by Suzy Ultman for Robert Kaufman. At their site you can … Read More ...
Learn to FMQ and win a book
Start 2015 off right at Rachael Rabbit’s as she kicks off a series of lessons on free motion quilting – FMQ for short. Along with each lesson, she is giving away a related book. She explains what’s happening in January:… Read More ...
Tutorial: Woodgrain quilting
Woodland, as a theme, never fails to please. But quilting it may seem intimidating. Lori of The Inbox Jaunt wants you to get your free motion groove on. Do not fear the grain, get on over to her tutorial, where … Read More ...
What’s inside your purse?
Reveal to others the secret life of quilters by sharing what’s inside your purse through the Quilter’s Purse Project: 2015. If you are a quiltmaker, go grab your purse (if you are a guy grab your backpack) and … Read More ...
8 Star Quilt Block Patterns
The star block is a fairly classic pattern in quilting and although it looks simple, there are many different options for the pattern to be laid out. With many of them containing half square triangles, the blocks can be changed … Read More ...
Free Quilting Block patterns: Snowman 1 and 2
These cheerful little guys are the creation of Carol Doak and were meant for cards or ornaments. But their small stature (finished size 3″ square quilt block), makes them perfect for using on clothing. Her paper pieced patterns boast two … Read More ...