Looking for a new quilting pattern to finish off your quilt tops? Here is some striking stitching from Leah Day. It is called Curved Pinstripes and wow, is it lovely.
It is not always easy to find easy and … Read More ...
Patterns, patchworks and projects
Looking for a new quilting pattern to finish off your quilt tops? Here is some striking stitching from Leah Day. It is called Curved Pinstripes and wow, is it lovely.
It is not always easy to find easy and … Read More ...
Relatively easy to do, but packing a wonderful visual punch, Seminole patchwork is a worthy addition to your quilting repertoire. This tutorial (in two parts) from Geta’s Quilting Studio shows you how to do it. There is even a free … Read More ...
The moment I saw this absolutely adorable hipster cat quilt from Shwin & Shwin I knew I had to bring it to you. Look at those glasses and bow tie! This pattern just makes me smile.
Measuring 44″ x 44″ … Read More ...
One thing I often struggle with when quilting on my domestic sewing machine is avoiding folds and pleats. This helpful article from The Little Mushroom Cap is a good resource to help out with that issue.
It is so … Read More ...
Free-motion quilting is a technique where you can use your sewing machine to stitch designs onto your quilt without using a stencil or a pattern. This allows you to create custom and unique designs for your quilts, especially for the … Read More ...
Who doesn’t love some Christmas Baubles? I know I do and I especially like them when they are made out of fabric. Look at the darling quilt pattern from Jen Daly Quilts for Moda Bake Shop. It is just … Read More ...
From New Quilters comes this interesting and fun tutorial on how to make a rose quilt block. It is an almost freeform technique that leads to beautiful results.
You don’t need any fancy tools, just pins, fabric and a ruler … Read More ...
I think that the thing that stood out to me right away on this Christmas quilt from Andy over on A Bright Corner, was the black sashing. It is not normally a color that I associate with the holidays, … Read More ...
Are you ready to learn how to do a mitered border for your quilts? It is really not that hard and this tutorial from Amy of Amy’s Creative Side shows you how to do it.
With a video, step-by-step instructions, … Read More ...
Hanukkah is a time of the year that is cherished by those who celebrate it. It’s a time for families to come together, light the menorah, and remember the miracle of the oil that burned for eight days. This festival … Read More ...
For an interesting appliqué technique, you may want to take a look at reverse appliqué. Geta’s Quilting Studio wrote this blog post that demonstrates the way she does it.
Complete with plenty of photos, she shows you what methods she … Read More ...
Stack-n-whack quilt making is a unique and fun way to create a quilt. The technique involves stacking fabric, cutting it into shapes and then rearranging them to create a new design. It’s easy and quick to do, and there are … Read More ...
Simple and striking, this modern take on a peppermint is a festive quilt for the holidays. Designed by Christopher Thompson for the Sew Can She mini quilt event, all of the instructions can be found on her website.
Using only … Read More ...
Calling all scrap quilters! It’s time for another scrap busting project and this is definitely one of them! This tutorial by Sew Me Something Good shows you how to sew up the letter K with scrap fabrics. In addition, it … Read More ...
Doesn’t everyone need one of these adorable patchwork chicken bowls? You can make your own with the tutorial from DIY Tutorial Ideas.
While the tutorial does not have any written instructions, it does have extremely detailed step-by-step photos to … Read More ...