I can’t be the only person in the world who does not like set in seams. For me they are a big pain. Unfortunately I like blocks that have them, but I do try avoid them like the plague. This … Read More ...
How to Make a Paper Pieced Feather Quilt Block
This post is for all of you folks who enjoy paper piecing. It’s a free tutorial on making a paper pieced feather and it is from Blossom Heart Quilts.
Not only does this quilt block have a nice crisp … Read More ...
Improv Cross Quilt Block Pattern
Looking for an easy and fun quilt block that doesn’t require you to figure out complicated measurements? This liberated cross block from Lollyquiltz might interest you.
It is an improv block made with two fabrics. That’s it! And it is … Read More ...
How to Self Bind a Quilt
Here is a helpful technique from Beth Ann Doing for self-binding a quilt. Binding a quilt
is something quilters either love or hate. Personally, I like it because it means my piece is almost done and I can start another … Read More ...
How to Paper Piece – Quilting Tutorial
Have you ever wanted to learn how to paper piece? The points and intricate patterns one can get with paper piecing are incredible. However it can be a little complicated when you are just starting out. If you are thinking … Read More ...
Starry Paper Pieced Quilt Block – Free Pattern
Calling all paper piecers! This beautiful and free quilt block pattern from Wombat Quilts is for you. This is such a dynamic quilt block and the secondary design it gives really makes it pop.
In this tutorial you will find … Read More ...
Sewing Curves – Quilt Tutorial
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 ...