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.
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How to Avoid Folds and Pleats When Using a Domestic Sewing Machine
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.
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10 Free Christmas Free-Motion Quilting Designs
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 ...
Christmas Baubles Free Quilt Pattern
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 ...
How to Make a Freeform Rose Quilt Block
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 … Read More ...
Free Pinwheels and Patchwork Christmas Quilt Pattern
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 ...
How to Make a Mitered Corner on a Quilt Border
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 ...
5 Festive Hanukkah Quilt Patterns
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 ...
Reverse Appliqué Quilt Techniques
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 ...
10 Free Stack-N-Whack Quilt Patterns
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 ...
Free Peppermint Mini Quilt Pattern
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 ...
How to Make a Scrap Patchwork Letter
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 ...
How to Make a Patchwork Chicken Bowl
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 ...
Machine Quilting Butterfly Design Tutorial
In this tutorial from Lori Kennedy you will learn how to machine quilt a butterfly design. Lori’s tutorials are always helpful and detailed, and this one is no exception.
Photos are provided for each step of the butterfly making process … Read More ...
How to Make a Stroked Flying Geese Quilt Block
For a new twist on an old favorite, why not try a stroked flying geese block. This modern design from Art Gallery Fabrics, adds a fun touch and makes any pattern sparkle.
Complete with step-by-step photos and detailed instructions, … Read More ...