So, you know all of those fat quarters you bought and never used? The ones that you absolutely love, but can’t decide to make with? How about a wrap skirt? No it isn’t exactly quilting, but it is a great … Read More ...
10 Curved Piecing AccuQuilt Dies – Winding Ways
Up your curved piecing abilities with one of these ten AccuQuilt dies. They make it a lot easier to piece curves than when you try it on your own. If you have not tried this system before, think about it. … Read More ...
How to Pick Out Fabrics for a Quilt
We have all been there at one time or another. We go to the quilt store with an idea in mind and a quilt pattern in hand. Then we get there and bam…we can’t decide on what fabrics to use. … Read More ...
How to Machine Quilt a Square Spiral
I love Leah Day‘s machine quilting tutorials and this unique one is no exception. Add a striking geometric look to your quilts with a square spiral. The design would look good on solid quilts as well as scrappier ones.… Read More ...
10 Free Pineapple Quilt Block Patterns
Are you ready to take on a challenge and create a showstopper quilt? Then you need to try making a Pineapple quilt block!
Now, I’ll be honest with you, the Pineapple quilt block can be a bit tricky to make. … Read More ...
How to Make the Hourglass Quilt Block
Great on its own or as part of a larger quilt block, the hourglass is one of those must-know patterns. This handy tutorial from Adventures of a DIY Mom shows how to make one.
In the article you will … Read More ...
How to Make a Teapot Cozy
Put your quilting skills to good use with this pretty tutorial from Hello Sewing. This tea cozy is perfect for you or and all of your tea (or coffee) drinking friends. It is also easy to make with this … Read More ...
How to Make the Jazz Quilt Block
Calling all scrap quilt fans!! This free pattern from Sewing with Scraps is for you. It’s fun, it’s easy and did I already mention that it is free?!
As some of you may know I love love love scrappy quilting … Read More ...
10 English Paper Piecing Projects
More and more I see pictures of these beautiful and intricate English paper-piecing projects. From bags to large quilts, it seems like they are everywhere. We’ve rounded up ten tutorials to get you started on your English paper-piecing journey.
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How to Machine Quilt Better Spirals
Lori Kennedy brings us this helpful tutorial with four tips to getting better spirals in machine quilting. If you have ever seen any of Ms. Kennedy’s work, I am pretty sure you were impressed. She has so many different … Read More ...
A Guide to Strip Piecing
Without going into too much detail, strip piecing is an easy technique to sew together strips of fabric in order to use them to make other units of fabric. That’s not a great explanation, but this blog post from The … Read More ...
Free Paper Pieced Pom Pom Quilt Block Pattern
Here is a fun paper pieced quilt block from Blossom Heart Quilts. It is full of movement and sharp points and life.
Paper piecing is a fun way to assemble blocks that can be more difficult to make. Often … Read More ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...