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 ...
How to Make a Quilt As You Go Quilt Block
Here is a modern take on the traditional quilt-as-you-go method. Designed by Cori over on Hey, Let’s Make Stuff!, this isn’t what you traditionally think of when you think of this technique.
This tutorial is for an 18 inch … Read More ...
How to Make an Eight Point Star Quilt Block
I can’t be the only person in the world who does not like set in seams. For me they are a big pain. Unfortunately I like blocks that have them, but I do try avoid them like the plague. This … Read More ...
How to Make Quilted Initials
Are you ready for a fun and easy scrap fabric project that it totally unique? If you said yes, then you are ready to make some of these cute quilted initials from Skip to my Lou. The author turns … Read More ...
How to Make a Paper Pieced Feather Quilt Block
This post is for all of you folks who enjoy paper piecing. It’s a free tutorial on making a paper pieced feather and it is from Blossom Heart Quilts.
Not only does this quilt block have a nice crisp … Read More ...
Improv Cross Quilt Block Pattern
Looking for an easy and fun quilt block that doesn’t require you to figure out complicated measurements? This liberated cross block from Lollyquiltz might interest you.
It is an improv block made with two fabrics. That’s it! And it is … Read More ...