This pattern is so cool and it’s not just because snowflakes are falling. Janeese of The Calico House started with sewing together a large, simple one patch quilt top using a clever pattern created by Becky Cogan. She then took … Read More ...
Turn any picture into a patchwork pattern for free
Editor’s note 7/9/2016: As Maggie helpfully pointed out in her comment (thank you), the tool link now takes you to a 404 Error. After much searching, I discovered the Victoria and Albert museum has a new website. When this … Read More ...
Free Halloween Quilt pattern: Spooky cat
Wendi Gratz of Happy Shiny World has designed a charming kitty quilt block that’s perfect for Halloween decor. This adorable kitty is featured across a patchwork ground, crafted using a fusible applique technique. Subscribers to her site or newsletter can
Free pattern: Harvest table topper
This Log Cabin quilt, made up in golden colors, has me dreaming of evenings spent with friends gathered around a table with a hot cider in hand. Notice how the maker put in a pop of purple right smack in … Read More ...
Free pattern: Fletcher chevron quilt
If you want to learn to quilt, you cannot get a better teacher than Wendi at Shiny Happy World. Of her pattern Fletcher, she explains,
… Read More ...Like all my patterns, it’s designed especially for beginners, with links to video
Child’s travel pillow + free pattern
This wonky house pillow has a robot greeting you at the front door, making it a perfect companion for little travelers on the go. Made by Bonnie at Sew Fishsticks, she shares there how to make the quilt block that … Read More ...
Free pattern: Fruit Ninja quilt
Freebie alert! Download the template and instructions for this stunning quilt at Leigh Laurel Studios. Avid blogger and designer Karin, made this quilt interesting with her color choices and the way it’s stitched, especially in the white areas.
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Tutorial: Wildwood crib quilt
Made from the Wildwood fabric collection by Cloud 9 Fabrics, this pretty in pinks and blues quilt is the work of Kirsty at Bonjour Quilts. Of the project she explains,
… Read More ...The pattern only requires simple patchwork sewing, using colour gradation
10 Fall Quilt Tutorials And Ideas
Fall is finally here and with it comes the crisp air, colorful leaves and the cozy warmth of home. If you’re not quite ready to say goodbye to summer, why not embrace the season with a new quilting project? Quilting … Read More ...
Tutorial: Quilted mini tote
Susie of Susie’s Sunroom made a quilted basket that would be the perfect size to catch all the bits of thread that happen as you sew. It’s also a brilliant way to show off embellishments, like this pretty pink leaf. … Read More ...
Kickoff: Boos and Ghouls Halloween Quilt Along
Get your spirits soaring this Halloween with mini quilts to adorn your walls. Designed by Becca of Bryan House Quilts, she invites her readers to join her ‘Boos and Ghouls Quilt Along’. Every week, starting September 8th, she’ll share instructions … Read More ...
Nail polish mini quilt
Quilting can be hard on your nails, but that doesn’t mean we makers don’t want ours to look pretty. Katy Jones of Monkey Do (I’m a Ginger Monkey), made this mini quilt with a free pattern she found over at … Read More ...
Pattern and tute: Typewriter quilt block
Joanna of Shape Moth created this inviting quilt block, a typewriter with paper in place. She shares on her blog a paper piece pattern, in two sizes. Get the PP typewriter tutorial and free downloadable pattern.
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Tip and tute: Patchwork pillow
Karen Jordin of Leigh Laurel Studios satisfies a passion for fruity greens and oranges in this fun, fresh patchwork pillow. She provides a free coloring sheet and full tutorial, plus gives her method of making sure your patchwork front pillow … Read More ...
Easy Summer Picnic Quilt
Remona of The Stitching Scientist thinks summer quilting projects should be quick and easy to leave plenty of time for outdoor activities. I agree. With that in mind, she made this fun quilt out of a Jelly Roll (precut fabrics) … Read More ...