Here is a fun and easy pattern that only uses one unit, the equilateral triangle. Best of all it is free and comes to us from Lorrie over on SewMod. Grab a few of your favorite fabrics and get … Read More ...
How to Pick Out Fabrics for a Quilt
We have all been there at one time or another. We go to the quilt store with an idea in mind and a quilt pattern in hand. Then we get there and bam…we can’t decide on what fabrics to use. … Read More ...
How to Machine Quilt a Square Spiral
I love Leah Day‘s machine quilting tutorials and this unique one is no exception. Add a striking geometric look to your quilts with a square spiral. The design would look good on solid quilts as well as scrappier ones.… Read More ...
10 Free Pineapple Quilt Block Patterns
Are you ready to take on a challenge and create a showstopper quilt? Then you need to try making a Pineapple quilt block!
Now, I’ll be honest with you, the Pineapple quilt block can be a bit tricky to make. … Read More ...
How to Make the Hourglass Quilt Block
Great on its own or as part of a larger quilt block, the hourglass is one of those must-know patterns. This handy tutorial from Adventures of a DIY Mom shows how to make one.
In the article you will … Read More ...
How to Make a Teapot Cozy
Put your quilting skills to good use with this pretty tutorial from Hello Sewing. This tea cozy is perfect for you or and all of your tea (or coffee) drinking friends. It is also easy to make with this … Read More ...
How to Make the Jazz Quilt Block
Calling all scrap quilt fans!! This free pattern from Sewing with Scraps is for you. It’s fun, it’s easy and did I already mention that it is free?!
As some of you may know I love love love scrappy quilting … Read More ...
How to Turn a Quilt Block Into a Pillow
So you’ve finished your favorite quilt block and it, since you didn’t have a quilt planned out, you aren’t quite sure what to do with it. Why not transform it into a throw pillow? This tutorial from Shiny Happy World… Read More ...
Quilt Supplies Every Beginner Needs
It can be overwhelming when you just start out quilting. All of those beautiful quilts are tempting you to make a masterpiece straight away. Well, before you do, you will want to know what supplies you need to get started … Read More ...
10 English Paper Piecing Projects
More and more I see pictures of these beautiful and intricate English paper-piecing projects. From bags to large quilts, it seems like they are everywhere. We’ve rounded up ten tutorials to get you started on your English paper-piecing journey.
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How to Make the Basket Quilt Block
If you are looking for a traditional basket quilt block then this tutorial is for you. This traditional block is not as hard to assemble as it looks and Adventures of a DIY Mom helps guide you through the entire … Read More ...
How to Machine Quilt Better Spirals
Lori Kennedy brings us this helpful tutorial with four tips to getting better spirals in machine quilting. If you have ever seen any of Ms. Kennedy’s work, I am pretty sure you were impressed. She has so many different … Read More ...
A Guide to Strip Piecing
Without going into too much detail, strip piecing is an easy technique to sew together strips of fabric in order to use them to make other units of fabric. That’s not a great explanation, but this blog post from The … Read More ...
10 Free Batik Quilt Patterns
I love working with fabrics, especially ones that have that special something that sets them apart. And let me tell you, batik fabrics are right up there on my list of favorites. With their rich, saturated colors and unique patterns… Read More ...
How to Make a Double Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt Block
Here is a fun way to completely change up the look of the classic nine-patch quilt block. New Quilters has this fun trick to turn them into this beautiful look.
Using 5 inch squares, this is an ideal project for … Read More ...