Patterns, patchworks and projects
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
There’s something about nautical quilts that feels like a little holiday in fabric form. Sailboats, beach huts, whales, sea glass colours, lighthouses, and wavey coastal prints all have that breezy, summer-house charm that works just as well in a guest … Read More ...
If you’ve ever searched for how to make Flying Geese without waste, chances are you’ve already trimmed off a small pile of fabric corners and thought, “There has to be a better way.”
Good news — there is.
The no-waste … Read More ...