Learn how to hand quilt with this blog post from Homemade Emily Jane. Hand quilting is a tradition that had been quietly going away. With fast results being the new norm, and longarm machines that can do incredibly detailed … Read More ...
15 I Spy Quilt Designs
Ah, I Spy quilts, what a wonderful idea! If you’re looking for a fun and creative quilting project, then an I Spy quilt is definitely worth considering. The idea behind these quilts is simple yet brilliant – incorporate various novelty … Read More ...
How to Make a Scrappy Trip Around the World Quilt
Calling all scrap quilt lovers! This is one you definitely will want to try. It’s the traditional Trip Around the World and Darcy Quilts show how to make it scrappy. And let’s face it, aren’t scrap quilts the best (well … Read More ...
How to Use Focal Fabric That You Don’t Want Anymore
Raise your hand if you have a big stash of focal fabric that you know you will never use. This video from Create with Claudia gives you 16 ideas for it.
Focal, or focus, fabric is that fabric you buy … Read More ...
Cars and Trucks Machine Quilting Pattern
Quilting is not always about sewing small pieces of fabric. The quilted pattern plays a large part in the process. Sometimes people make whole cloth quilts which really show off the sewing design. This wonderful design of cars and trucks … Read More ...
The Ultimate Quilt Finishing Guide – Book Review
There are many things to consider when finishing a quilt. In fact, many quilters don’t end up finishing a piece for numerous reasons. They may not be able to decide on a border, or maybe they are not sure what … Read More ...
How to Make a Top Stitch Dresden Plate Quilt Block
Traditionally, Dresden plate quilt blocks can be quite daunting. Melanie over at Southern Charm Quilts has a helpful video tutorial to make a top stitched version of the block.
This traditional quilt block has a wonderful look to it. It … Read More ...
99 Machine Quilting Designs – Book Review
Break free from the simple straight line machine quilting and try something new. This book, 99 Machine-Quilting Designs, by Christa Watson, has plenty of ideas to choose from. It can be purchased over on Connecting Threads.
The book has … Read More ...
How to Pick Fabric for a Quilt
Have you ever wondered how to pick out fabrics for a quilt? This helpful tutorial from Polka Dot Chair has got you covered.
The article goes into details about a number of questions quilters may have. They include:
- Where Should
Free Fancy Fat Quarter Quilt Pattern
It’s time for some more fat quarter fun! This bright and festive quilt pattern from Sew Can She is easy to make and it is free.
The finished quilt measures approximately 64″ x 80″ and, along with some background and … Read More ...
How to Make a Quilted Coat – Free Tutorial
If you are on social media then you have definitely seen all of the quilted coat designs popping up. It is not super easy to make one, but this article by guest poster Brittney Frey over on Suzy Quilts will … Read More ...
How to Cut Equilateral Triangles – Three Ways
Learn how to cut equilateral triangles (60 degree triangles) three different ways with this handy tutorial from Alanda Craft.
I’ll be honest here, these are the triangles that always give me the most trouble when I am cutting. With … Read More ...
How to Make a Quilt Out of Upcycled Flannel Shirts
In honor of Earth Day I am sharing this upcycled quilt pattern from Swoodson Says. It’s a quilt made from old flannel shirts. What a wonderful idea and I bet it is super cozy.
The individual quilt blocks are … Read More ...
10 Free Charm Pack Quilt Patterns
We all buy them. We walk into the quilt store and see these brightly colored small stacks of squares and declare that we must have them. Then they sit around our quilt rooms for longer than we would like to … Read More ...
How to Make a Mini Quilt Design Board
Perfect for anyone who likes mini projects, here’s a tutorial on making a mini design board that measures 10″ by 10″. Designed by Bee in My Bonnet, this is not a difficult project, but you do need some special … Read More ...