
As a quilter, I have always been fascinated by the history and beauty of crazy quilts. These quilts have a rich history and were initially created as a way for women to showcase their embroidery skills and use up scraps … Read More ...
Patterns, patchworks and projects

As a quilter, I have always been fascinated by the history and beauty of crazy quilts. These quilts have a rich history and were initially created as a way for women to showcase their embroidery skills and use up scraps … Read More ...
Hearts are not just for Valentine’s Day. They are nice any time of the year and, while this pretty table topper from Quilt Social would be perfect for the holiday, I would display it all year round.
It’s a scrappy … Read More ...
Ready for some quilted puppy dog fun? Then look no further than this adorable puppy dog pattern that you can purchase over on Etsy. The pattern is from Elizabeth Hartman.
Fat quarter and layer cake friendly, you can’t help but … Read More ...
Designed by Connie Kresin, this beautiful baby quilt is not too difficult to make. Not only would it look good in a baby’s room, it would be a lovely gift for Valentine’s Day.
Measuring 25″ x 32″ it’s a … Read More ...
If you have never been over to the Tilda’s World website you really ought to take a look. There is an entire section devoted to lovely free quilt patterns, including this one entitled Swimming Geese. One look at these … Read More ...
This article goes out to all of you scrap quilters. You know who you are, and I proudly consider myself to be included in that group. Darcy Quilts shows us how to turn some of those beautiful small pieces of … Read More ...
This easy four patch heart quilt pattern from Carterquilter is about as scrappy as it gets. It’s also pretty festive for Valentine’s Day.
This is a free pattern and comes in five sizes, so you are sure to find just … Read More ...
For a whimsical quilt block, look no further than this fun bee from Tilda’s World. It is a free block pattern that measures 13″ x 12″ unfinished. Because various fabrics are used to make one bee, it is an … Read More ...
Perfect for your sweetheart, or as a treat to yourself, this “I Love You More” table runner from Me and My Sister Designs, is simple and stunning.
Originally designed to highlight their fabric line called Back Porch, the pattern … Read More ...
Sometimes a project comes along and you just have to do a double take. That is the case with this stunning idea from National Quilter’s Circle. How to Make Quilted Bracelets not only includes instructions for the bracelet, but … Read More ...
One can’t help but think of warm tropical breezes when looking at this quilt designed by Ellie Brown for McCall’s Quilting magazine. The colors she used in her version are just like an exotic island and with it’s combination of … Read More ...
There is something intriguing about scrap fabric projects. Maybe it is the way a maker takes various fabrics that may not be designed to go together, and turns them into something magical. This is what I think of with this … Read More ...
It’s time for a mega scrap buster quilt pattern. This one is courtesy of Kitchen Table Quilting, and boy is it a beauty. I’ve said it before, but I’ll say it again, I love scrap quilts. They are the … Read More ...
Sometimes quilters need a fun little project that comes together in no time. It doesn’t even need to require sewing. That’s why these beautiful hexie earrings from Crafty Staci are such a great design.
Only a bit of hand sewing … Read More ...

Love is in the air, especially around February 14. Of course for lots of people it’s more commonly known as Valentine’s Day and what symbolizes the day more than hearts? I’m not really sure.
Valentine’s Day is a holiday that … Read More ...