Patterns, patchworks and projects
If you’ve spent any time in the quilting world lately, you’ve probably noticed a charming little trend strutting across our feeds: chickens. Cute chickens, vintage chickens, modern farmyard chickens — and yes, even what many makers affectionately call their “… Read More ...
Every quilter I know has their own little weekly ritual. Some clean their sewing space, some sort fabrics, some map out their next project. And me? I start my Monday with a quick peek at Fat Quarter Shop’s Precut … Read More ...
Every once in a while, a fabric bundle comes along that feels genuinely special — the kind that makes you stop scrolling, lean in, and immediately imagine half a dozen quilt ideas before you’ve even added it to your cart. … Read More ...
One of the most confusing parts of planning a quilt is working out which block size to use. It sounds simple enough at first, until you start trying to figure out whether a 6-inch block is too small, whether a … Read More ...
Every year as Easter approaches, quilters and sewists start looking for fabrics that feel soft, gentle, nostalgic, and just a little bit magical. And truly, nothing captures that feeling better than Beatrix Potter’s Peter Rabbit and Benjamin Bunny. When … Read More ...
Let’s be honest.
Making your first quilt feels like signing up for something slightly bigger than you expected.
You start with, “I just want to try quilting,” and suddenly you’re googling seam allowances, batting loft, and wondering why there are … Read More ...
If you’re passionate about quilting and always hunting for fresh quilt pattern inspiration, especially projects that celebrate scrappy Half Square Triangle (HST) blocks, you’re in exactly the right place. There’s something timeless about Half Square Triangle quilts. They’re simple in … Read More ...
Few quilts are cuter than this Lana Lemur quilt kit that is available for purchase over at the Fat Quarter Shop.
Both the pattern and the fabric are designed by Elizabeth Hartman and it is charming. The fabric manufacturer … 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 ...
We have all been there. We go to the quilt store, buy some fabric, get it home and get ready to cut. We fold it and then, bam, notice that it is not squared up. Sometimes a cut can be … Read More ...
If you have been to a quilt shop lately then you know that the Christmas fabric has started hitting the shelve. Here is absolutely charming pack of holiday fat quarters from the Fat Quarter Shop.
This festive bundle is … Read More ...
Halloween is a time of year when we embrace all things spooky, eerie, and mysterious. As quilters, we also want to bring a touch of that magic into our crafting projects. If you’re looking for a fun way to incorporate … Read More ...
Are you an avid Electric Quilt software user? Do you wish that there were more fabrics to design with? Then this add-on for your software is what you are looking for.
There are more than 1,400 fabrics that you can … Read More ...
Are you a quilter who likes to order fabric online? Do you love to get a steady supply of holiday fabrics? Then this Holiday fabrics club from Fat Quarter Shop is for you!
When you sign up you will begin … Read More ...
Sometimes it is nice to buy a quilt kit instead of all of the individual fabrics. That is certainly the case with this stunning design that you can purchase on Connecting Threads. The split stars sparkle in this scrappy … Read More ...