As someone who loves the cozy comfort of a good blanket, I’m always on the lookout for new and fun ways to make my own. Whether it’s snuggling up on the couch with a book, or wrapping up on a … Read More ...
20 Projects to Make With Scrap Fabric Yo Yos
I absolutely adore fabric yo-yos, or Suffolk puffs, and their charming, vintage look. They bring back so many fond memories of my grandmother, who used to make them in every color under the sun! And the best part? They’re so … Read More ...
Scrap Fabric Patchwork Christmas Tree Tutorial
Calling all quilters and crafters who have loads of scrap fabrics from previous projects! Here is an easy and festive design for you. These pretty patchwork Christmas tree plushies from Teresa Down Under are about as easy as they can … Read More ...
Economy Quilt Block Tutorial
Whether you are a beginner quilter or just need a refresher on something, sometimes it’s nice to get back to the basics. That is exactly what this tutorial is, a nice, easy, and tremendously versatile quilt block called the Economy … Read More ...
Create Fabric Yardage From Your Scraps
If you are a bit of a fabric hoarder like Claudia and myself then the chances are you have a whole lot of colour coded baggies of scraps of fabric just desperate to be used. This tutorial by CreatewithClaudia shows … Read More ...
5 Free Bird Quilt Block Patterns
What’s the old saying…”Birds of a Feather Flock Together”? That is certainly the case with these five free quilt block patterns. Each bird is lovelier than the next, and if you are thinking about making a bird-themed quilt, you may … Read More ...
Free Geometric Quilted Batik Table Runner Pattern
Like the name of this pattern from Freemotion by the River implies, this batik table runner practically glows because of the fabrics used. I don’t know about you, but I always enjoy making table runners. They are usually fast projects … Read More ...
Charm Pack Christmas Tree – Free Quilt Pattern
Get ready for the holidays with this beautiful Christmas tree quilt from Jolly Jabber, the Fat Quarter Shop blog. With the large tree in the center, surrounded by a scrappy border, the design is quite striking, yet simple. The … Read More ...
16 Free Quilted Christmas Stocking Tutorials
Is it Christmas without stockings hung in the house? Of course it is, but I’m willing to bet that lots of people have their stocking hung, just waiting to see what goodies they get filled with. For many, their handmade … Read More ...
Autumn Vibes Free Quilt As You Go Pattern
Talk about a true scrap quilt! This beautiful design by Maureen Cracknell is a stunning quilt-as-you go stash buster that you are going to want to try. She does her quilt in various vibrant autumn hues which combine together to … Read More ...
Book Review – Quilts for a Rainy Day
This issue includes 4 chapters: Perfect for a Rainy Afternoon, Projects for a Rainy Day, Rainy Weekend Projects and Ongoing Rainy Day Projects. Each pattern is perfect for that unexpected free time when a rainy afternoon or weekend clears your … Read More ...
Dreidel Quilt Block Free Pattern
Looking for a quilt block for Hanukkah? I’ll be honest, they are not that easy to find, but I was able to spot this lovely dreidel pattern. If you are wondering what a dreidel is, it is a spinning top … Read More ...
How to Use Free-Motion Quilting Rulers
Longarm rulers are usually for long arm machines
, but you can actually take this ruler and use them for free form sewing too. This tutorial over on bluprint shows you all the benefits of using a ruler when doing
, but you can actually take this ruler and use them for free form sewing too. This tutorial over on bluprint shows you all the benefits of using a ruler when doingTilda Fabrics Buttercup Free Quilt Pattern
This free quilt pattern from the Fat Quarter Shop and Tilda Fabrics is for all of you scrap quilters out there. Raise your hand if you know what I mean! Isn’t that the only kind of quilting there is (just … Read More ...
15 Free Flying Geese Quilt Block Patterns
As a quilter, I have always been drawn to the traditional quilt blocks, especially the Flying Geese block. It is not just the classic design that appeals to me, but also the versatility that this block brings to the table. … Read More ...