I don’t know about you, but I tend to shy away from curved piecing. From time to time I will give it a try because curves open up a whole other realm of quilt design. If you are like me … Read More ...
Stabilizing T-Shirts for Quilts – Free Tutorial
With graduation season right around the corner, plenty of people are thinking about making t-shirt quilts for their graduates. It’s not a super difficult process, but there are things to keep in mind, like stabilizing the shirts. This tutorial from … Read More ...
14 Free Crazy Quilt Patterns and Techniques
As a quilter, I have always been fascinated by the history and beauty of crazy quilts. These quilts have a rich history and were initially created as a way for women to showcase their embroidery skills and use up scraps … Read More ...
Spiral Quilting on a Machine Tutorial
Sometimes a quilt calls out for a spiral quilting design, but that is not the easiest machine quilting to do. However, no worries because Leslie over on The Seasoned Homemaker is here to help.
Her detailed tutorial on how to … Read More ...
Gingham Quilt – Free Pattern
Looking for a super simple quilt pattern? This lovely gingham quilt pattern over on Diary of a Quilter may be just what you want. The tutorial is written by a guest blogger, Elizabeth Chappell.
To make her quilt, the designer … Read More ...
How to do Hand Appliqué – Free Tutorial
Appliqué is a nice technique that quilters use to add shapes and texture to a quilt. This tutorial, from Amy Loves to Sew, demonstrates the raw edge method for doing appliqué.
In this method, fusible webbing is used to … Read More ...
How to Make a Striped Triangle Quilt
This article goes out to all of you scrap quilters. You know who you are, and I proudly consider myself to be included in that group. Darcy Quilts shows us how to turn some of those beautiful small pieces of … Read More ...
3 Paper Pieced Butterfly Quilt Block Patterns
With three beautiful butterfly designs to choose from, these paper pieced patterns from Lillyella, would make a stunning quilt.
Each butterfly has its own character and is exquisitely pieced, with numerous sections that need to be completed. You do … Read More ...
How to Quilt on a Home Sewing Machine
Have you ever made a large quilt only to have to wait for, what seems like an eternity, it to be quilted by your favorite longarmer? Why not try quilting those large quilts at home? This tutorial from The Little … Read More ...
Jelly Roll Quilt – Free Beginner Pattern
If you are looking for an easy beginner-level quilt pattern then this one from Melanie Ham is for you. It’s about as easy as it gets, so it’s ideal for first-time quilters.
We quilters usually have a jelly roll sitting … Read More ...
How to Make Quilted Jewelry
Sometimes a project comes along and you just have to do a double take. That is the case with this stunning idea from National Quilter’s Circle. How to Make Quilted Bracelets not only includes instructions for the bracelet, but … Read More ...
How to Repair a Damaged Quilt
A few years ago I was putting away a quilt and I snagged in on a wire hanger. It ended up with a 2 inch slash in it and I was heartbroken. Luckily I am a quilter so I was … Read More ...
How to Sew a Pinwheel Quilt Block
As quilters, sometimes it is fun to get back to the basics. With all of the intricate and beautiful quilt patterns available, it’s nice to do something simple, and quilt block tutorials are a great way to refresh, or learn, … Read More ...
Mini Heart Wall Quilt – Free Pattern
Who wouldn’t want to get this absolutely adorable mini heart quilt? It’s charming and would be perfect for Valentine’s Day. Designed by Jedi Craft Girl, the free pattern is provided by Thermoweb and can be found on their website.… Read More ...
How to Quilt As You Go – A Free Tutorial
The quilt-as-you-go method has been around for some time and is a nice way to make a quilt. If you have ever wanted to learn this unique method for making a quilt, then this tutorial from The Seasoned Homemaker is … Read More ...