If you think these arrows are paper pieced, think again. Marzi, of Made by Marzipan, came up with a method she claims is much easier than PP plus wastes less fabric. I’m in.
Make a few dozen blocks, roughly … Read More ...
Improv patchwork kit
Free-form piecing is a thing. Quilters using kits has been a thing. But, can improv translate well in a kit? It can if you’re Maze and Vale. Owner, Australian textile designer Leslie Keating, used some of her hand printed fabrics … Read More ...
Tutorial: Make your own binding
Most of us can crank out quilt tops and maybe even sandwiches with no problem. But, what about the finish? Fear of binding is for reals y’all. But Tova, of Professor Pincushion, aims to help us out. In her … Read More ...
8 Ways to Use Yo-Yo’s in a Quilt
Yo-yo’s have been a popular and timeless staple in the world of quilting for many years. They provide a charming, simple, and versatile way to add some extra flair and character to any quilt.
Yo-yos are often overlooked and underestimated, … Read More ...
Pick the right needle
I’ve always heard that a carpenter is only as good as their tools. Same goes for quilters. You need the right needle for your task. But, how do you choose between so many options? Laura of ArtFabrik shares on her … Read More ...
Giveaway: Big Stitch Quilting Needles
I scored big at my local quilt shop Saturday when I found this needle pack. Called Big Stitch, Pepper Cory 
designed these especially for quilters to create utility stitches. Utility stitches are a longer length than conventional stitches and use … Read More ...
Six ways to make a serendipitous quilt
Cathy of Gefilte Quilt has gotten radical when it comes to making fabric choices for quilts. In a blog post, she shares six games designed to help you do the same.
Her mini quilt, shown, is not only serendipitous, but … Read More ...
Tutorial: Noel Table Topper
Have you tried DecoFoil on fabric? Jaquelynne Steves, from The Art of Home, has and is so impressed with its ability to add a vintage look to fabric she’s gunning for you to try it. With that in mind, she … Read More ...
Quilters keeping track | Laura’s tips
Quilt making can easily span months or years. We start and store projects in all phases of completion. The trick is remembering where you left off, particularly when a top has many pieces. Laura Ann Coia, a teacher at SewVeryEasy… Read More ...
Tutorial: Pillow case
To make this sweet pillow cover, designer Pat Bravo used scraps and orphan blocks from a former project. Here you see bits of her Artisan fabric collection, which is gorgeous, but you can use any fabrics you happen to have … Read More ...
Rainbow Belle Block
Everything’s coming up rainbows over at The Crafty Mummy. That’s Tonya’s take on the blocks she’s making as part of the Farmer’s Wife 1930’s Sampler Quilt Sew-Along. Besides having fun along the way, each participant will end the journey … Read More ...
Snowflake Quilt Along
If you join the Snowflake Quilt Along, you can snuggle under your own version of this modern quilted throw this winter. Maker, Faith, of Fresh Lemons, shares instructions for how to make it, while a guest at Bernina’s We … Read More ...
Color in the quilt-lines placemat
Clever use of stash here. Rumi of 3Patchcrafts transformed some IKEA fabric she had on hand into this coloring mat. She used black thread to FMQ (free motion quilt) the outline of flowers and leaves. Imagine an adult dinner party … Read More ...
Tutorial: Spring meadow quilt
Kirsty of Bonjour Quilts celebrates the start of Spring (Australia) with this fresh quilt she calls “Meadow”. Commenter Betty van Os had this reaction to it,
… Read More ...Beautiful sweeping meadow full of flowers in spring; I can almost smell them from
Tips for using acrylic templates
Sharing is caring. This is especially true of the online quilting community with blogs full of secrets for reaching patchwork bliss. One of my favorite bloggers, Tonya, of Crafty Mummy, is using a new tool she wants you to know … Read More ...