Quilting is not all about making quilts that can be hung on the wall or used on a bed. There are all sorts of beautiful things you can make with quilted fabric. That includes things like this stunning tote bag … Read More ...
Fat Quarter Wall Hanging Quilt – Free Pattern
Here is a fun and free quilt pattern that has lots of lovely movement in the design. Called “Midnight Glow”, it is designed by Connie Kresin and is an easy project to make.
Measuring approximately 24″ x 32″ when completed, … Read More ...
Patriotic Stars Table Runner – Free Pattern
Perfect for Memorial Day or any other patriotic holiday, this beautiful table runner pattern from A Bright Corner is easy to make. The white stars really shine against the blue in this design.
When finished it measures 12″ x 36″ … Read More ...
Free Quilt of Valor Pattern
The Crafty Quilter brings us beautiful block and pattern for making a quilt for Quilts of Valor. This is an organization that provides quilts for members and veterans to give them comfort.
This free pattern is made with the ribbon … Read More ...
Sulky Thread Storage Boxes
Today we are talking about thread storage, specifically about Sulky thread storage
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I don’t know about you, but right now if you looked in my quilt studio you would find a big box of spools of thread. They are … Read More ...
Accuquilt May And June Discount Codes
How to Hand Quilt – Free Tutorial
Learn how to hand quilt with this blog post from Homemade Emily Jane. Hand quilting is a tradition that had been quietly going away. With fast results being the new norm, and longarm machines that can do incredibly detailed … Read More ...
How to Make a Scrappy Trip Around the World Quilt
Calling all scrap quilt lovers! This is one you definitely will want to try. It’s the traditional Trip Around the World and Darcy Quilts show how to make it scrappy. And let’s face it, aren’t scrap quilts the best (well … Read More ...
The Ultimate Quilt Finishing Guide – Book Review
There are many things to consider when finishing a quilt. In fact, many quilters don’t end up finishing a piece for numerous reasons. They may not be able to decide on a border, or maybe they are not sure what … Read More ...
Owl Quilt Block Tutorial – Free Pattern
This owl quilt block from Connie Kresin is absolutely adorable. It also can be made in no time with the dies she uses from AccuQuilt.
Connie goes through the entire method of how she makes her block and turns … Read More ...
How to Make a Top Stitch Dresden Plate Quilt Block
Traditionally, Dresden plate quilt blocks can be quite daunting. Melanie over at Southern Charm Quilts has a helpful video tutorial to make a top stitched version of the block.
This traditional quilt block has a wonderful look to it. It … Read More ...
99 Machine Quilting Designs – Book Review
Break free from the simple straight line machine quilting and try something new. This book, 99 Machine-Quilting Designs, by Christa Watson, has plenty of ideas to choose from. It can be purchased over on Connecting Threads.
The book has … Read More ...
How to Pick Fabric for a Quilt
Have you ever wondered how to pick out fabrics for a quilt? This helpful tutorial from Polka Dot Chair has got you covered.
The article goes into details about a number of questions quilters may have. They include:
- Where Should
Easy Nine Patch Mini Quilt – Free Pattern
Make Mom something homemade for Mother’s Day this year. This mini nine patch quilt from Amy over on Diary of a Quilter is just the perfect pattern.
Measuring about 22″ square when finished, it makes a terrific table topper or … Read More ...
Glamping Quilt Block Patterns
Have you ever been “Glamping”? It’s basically fancier camping. I’ve never been, but it’s pretty much the only kind of camping you will ever see me do. If you would rather quilt about it than actually do it, Made by … Read More ...