A lot more than just sewing goes into making a quilt. There are a number of things that need to be considered, one of them being how to take care of a quilt. Luckily Suzy Quilts explains how to care … Read More ...
How to do Hand Appliqué – Free Tutorial
Appliqué is a nice technique that quilters use to add shapes and texture to a quilt. This tutorial, from Amy Loves to Sew, demonstrates the raw edge method for doing appliqué.
In this method, fusible webbing is used to … Read More ...
How to Make a Quilt Label
Suzy Quilts brings us this helpful tutorial on four creative ways to label a quilt. This is something important that quilters often overlook after finishing a piece.
This tutorial has some fun ideas for your labels. They range from simple … Read More ...
15 Festive and Free St. Patrick’s Day Quilt Projects
As a quilter, I’m always on the lookout for fun and unique quilting projects. And, when it comes to St. Patrick’s Day, I have to admit, I feel like it’s a bit overlooked in the quilting world. I recently did … Read More ...
Hugs and Kisses Valentine’s Day Pillow Tutorial
One can never have too many hugs and kisses on Valentine’s Day right? Well you can have hugs and kisses all year ’round with this festive pillow from A Quilting Life.
The finished pillow measures about 16 1/2″ by … Read More ...
3 Paper Pieced Butterfly Quilt Block Patterns
With three beautiful butterfly designs to choose from, these paper pieced patterns from Lillyella, would make a stunning quilt.
Each butterfly has its own character and is exquisitely pieced, with numerous sections that need to be completed. You do … Read More ...
How to Quilt on a Home Sewing Machine
Have you ever made a large quilt only to have to wait for, what seems like an eternity, it to be quilted by your favorite longarmer? Why not try quilting those large quilts at home? This tutorial from The Little … Read More ...
Jelly Roll Quilt – Free Beginner Pattern
If you are looking for an easy beginner-level quilt pattern then this one from Melanie Ham is for you. It’s about as easy as it gets, so it’s ideal for first-time quilters.
We quilters usually have a jelly roll sitting … Read More ...
10 Ways to Make a Temperature Quilt
Have you ever wanted to make a temperature quilt? Are you familiar with what one is? Temperature quilts are kind of like a daily diary of the temperatures that occurred throughout the year in a particular place. Of course this … Read More ...
Tips for Successful Straight Line Machine Quilting
It is not always easy to achieve good straight line machine quilting results. There is usually a wiggle or a pucker, or some other kind of misstep. I often end up straying to the left or the right because my … Read More ...
How to Repair a Damaged Quilt
A few years ago I was putting away a quilt and I snagged in on a wire hanger. It ended up with a 2 inch slash in it and I was heartbroken. Luckily I am a quilter so I was … Read More ...
How to Sew a Pinwheel Quilt Block
As quilters, sometimes it is fun to get back to the basics. With all of the intricate and beautiful quilt patterns available, it’s nice to do something simple, and quilt block tutorials are a great way to refresh, or learn, … Read More ...
Free Caribbean Sunset Quilt Pattern
One can’t help but think of warm tropical breezes when looking at this quilt designed by Ellie Brown for McCall’s Quilting magazine. The colors she used in her version are just like an exotic island and with it’s combination of … Read More ...
Free Braided Quilted Table Runner Pattern
There is something intriguing about scrap fabric projects. Maybe it is the way a maker takes various fabrics that may not be designed to go together, and turns them into something magical. This is what I think of with this … Read More ...
Mini Heart Wall Quilt – Free Pattern
Who wouldn’t want to get this absolutely adorable mini heart quilt? It’s charming and would be perfect for Valentine’s Day. Designed by Jedi Craft Girl, the free pattern is provided by Thermoweb and can be found on their website.… Read More ...