If you’ve got a basket of long skinny fabric scraps and no idea what to do with them, string quilt blocks are your answer.
String quilting is one of the easiest and most forgiving scrap quilt techniques. It uses narrow … Read More ...
12 Halloween Quilting Patterns with a Skull Theme
If pumpkins and black cats feel a little expected, skull-themed quilts bring a darker, bolder edge to Halloween sewing. Some lean full gothic, some pick up Day of the Dead colour and floral details, and others feel more modern and … Read More ...
Rediscover the Charm of Old Maid’s Puzzle Quilt Patterns With These 26 Patterns
There’s something magical about quilt patterns that have stood the test of time, and the Old Maid’s Puzzle quilt block is no exception. This classic design, with its intricate geometry and timeless appeal, has captured the hearts of quilters for … Read More ...
Pumpkin Quilt Blocks for Fall Scrap Quilts
Autumn quilting always seems to start the same way in my sewing room. I pull out a few orange scraps, add some warm neutrals, and suddenly I’m sewing pumpkins.
Pumpkin blocks are one of those quilt designs that work beautifully … Read More ...
10 Modern Zig Zag Quilts That Feel Fresh and Graphic
Zig zag quilts have been around for decades, but modern quilting has completely reinvented them.
Gone are the busy calicos and tightly packed traditional layouts (although we still love those too). Today’s modern zig zag quilts lean into negative space, … Read More ...
Monday Quilting Fabric Deals for the Win!
Some Mondays feel a little more “Monday” than others — the laundry pile is high, the inbox is full, and your sewing machine is calling your name louder than usual. That’s when a quick scroll through Fat Quarter Shop’s … Read More ...
12 Beginner-Friendly Quilt Blocks That Are Perfect for Scraps
If you’re a beginner quilter with a scrap pile that’s starting to look like a small fabric landfill, you’re in the right place. The easiest way to build confidence is to sew quilt blocks that don’t demand perfection — the … Read More ...
In the Garden Layer Cake – A Bloom-Filled Fabric Collection for Spring Sewing
Some fabric collections feel pretty, some feel useful, and then there are those rare ones that instantly spark a dozen ideas the moment you see them. The In the Garden Layer Cake from Fat Quarter Shop falls firmly into … Read More ...
12 Camping Quilt Projects for Campers, Cabins, and Glamping Fans
Camping quilts have a very particular kind of charm. They’re a little bit nostalgic, a little bit outdoorsy, and usually packed with the sort of motifs that make you want to sew first and organise the fabric scraps later. Campers, … Read More ...
Courtyard Garden Quilt Kit Review – A Classic Floral Quilt with Vintage Garden Charm
Every now and then a quilt kit appears that immediately feels like it belongs in a sun-filled cottage, draped over a wooden bench or folded neatly at the end of a guest bed. The Courtyard Garden Quilt Kit – Le … Read More ...
Celebrate the Spirit of the Southwest with These Stunning Indian Navajo Tribal Quilt Patterns
Quilting meets the timeless artistry of Navajo and tribal designs in this roundup of breathtaking patterns inspired by the rich traditions of the Southwest. These quilt patterns channel the bold geometry, vibrant colors, and storytelling heritage of Navajo art, offering … Read More ...
Monday Precuts on Sale – Add This To Your Monday Routine
We all have routines that ground us: folding laundry on Sundays, watering plants midweek, sneaking in a little sewing whenever the house finally goes quiet. One of my favorite small rituals is checking the new Precut of the Week every … Read More ...
10 Scrap-Friendly Flower Quilt Blocks to Bust Your Fabric Stash
If you’ve been quilting for any length of time, you’ve got scraps. Not the neat, coordinated kind you see in perfectly styled sewing rooms online. I mean the real scraps — the leftover binding strips, the almost-too-small fat quarter pieces, … Read More ...
Family Reunion Quilt Seeds Finishing Kit Review – A Charming Way to Finish Your Quilt Seeds Blocks
Every now and then a quilt project comes along that feels less like a pattern and more like a story unfolding block by block. That’s exactly the feeling behind the Family Reunion Quilt Seeds Finishing Kit, and if you’ve … Read More ...
How to Make an Ohio Star Quilt Block (Beginner-Friendly Tutorial with Cutting Chart)
The Ohio Star quilt block is one of those timeless designs that never goes out of style. It’s bold, graphic, and surprisingly beginner-friendly — once you understand the half-square triangle construction.
If you’ve been searching for how to make an … Read More ...