Patterns, patchworks and projects
Sue Nickels, a traditional quilter, and her daughter Ashley, a modern quilter, provide two fun projects in this online quilt class.
Even though they used the same fabrics, their quilts have distinct appearances due to the different motifs on Sue’s … Read More ...
Scrap quilts are not only practical and inexpensive to make, but they also provide a freedom and vibrancy of design that traditional quilts sometimes lack. This simply written, easy-to-follow guide helps quilters with a basic understanding of quiltmaking principles to … Read More ...
My favorite scrap buster project is patchwork mug rug making. I made this super easy one using strips of fabrics from my scrap bin. It’s fun and quick to make, and it’s the ideal project to make if you’re in … Read More ...
This is a great free pattern for tiny scrap fabric strips. You can sew the strips as you go to clean up your scrap bin and when you have enough make a lovely quilt to showcase every last piece of … Read More ...
Quilting is an art that has been passed down through generations, and snowflake designs have been a popular choice for winter-themed quilts. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced quilter, the intricate snowflake designs can be both challenging and rewarding. … Read More ...
This Christmas roundup is for making your own DIY quilted Christmas Stockings. I have included both paid and free Christmas stocking patterns.
For many families, the tradition of filling up a stocking at Christmas time is something that is … Read More ...
Quick Christmas decor projects are perfect for a creative weekend. Whip up a Christmas Tree mini quilt in a weekend and use it to decorate a wall, a table or to sew a cushion cover. Even better, this project uses … Read More ...
Are you dreaming of a vacation on a tropical island somewhere? Well if you can’t go then why not have a fun staycation and serve up drinks on a fun tropical drink mug rug. This pattern is from Create with … Read More ...
Gather up your favorite scraps and get ready to make some adorable snowmen. The tutorial comes to you from Frugal Mom Eh! and it is awesome.
Perfect for the holidays and winter season, these charming guys will look great anywhere.… Read More ...
Not sure what to do with all of those leftover fabric scraps you have? Why not make a bunch of these adorable chicken ornaments? The tutorial is from Ann Wood Handmade.
The blog post has a downloadable pattern as … Read More ...
From Our Little Handmade Home comes this easy-to-make table runner. Made from strips, it has a great scrappy look to it.
The tutorial comes complete with cutting and sewing instructions. To get the actual layout you do have to sign … Read More ...
The holiday season is the perfect time to create handmade quilts for your loved ones or to sell at local markets and fairs. With the festive atmosphere and the joy of giving, creating and gifting a Christmas-themed quilt can be … Read More ...
Are you like me and want to buy up practically every jelly roll you see in the stores? I always have a few packs sitting around and I am always looking for good patterns to use them in. Here is … Read More ...
Whip up an easy quilted Christmas throw pillow with this tutorial from Polka Dot Chair. It is a terrific scrap buster and a great addition to your holiday décor.
This is an easy pattern that does not use too … Read More ...
If you make a lot of quilts then you inevitably end up with a lot of scraps. Then you get to use them all up in other projects like this fun and easy block from A Bright Corner.
The … Read More ...
