Patterns, patchworks and projects
Create scrap blocks like you’ve never seen in this quilting book, Sewing Scrap Blocks With Character
The holidays are the perfect time to add some festive touches to your quilts. One way to do that is by incorporating appliqué. If you’re unfamiliar with the process, let me introduce you to AccuQuilt, a cutting system that … Read More ...
From well-known quilt design company Laundry Basket Quilts comes this versatile and beautiful quilt pattern. It can be purchased over on Fat Quarter Shop.
What is unique about this pattern is that there are instructions for three different layouts. … Read More ...
The moment I saw this absolutely adorable hipster cat quilt from Shwin & Shwin I knew I had to bring it to you. Look at those glasses and bow tie! This pattern just makes me smile.
Measuring 44″ x 44″ … Read More ...
One thing I often struggle with when quilting on my domestic sewing machine is avoiding folds and pleats. This helpful article from The Little Mushroom Cap is a good resource to help out with that issue.
It is so annoying … Read More ...
Free-motion quilting is a technique where you can use your sewing machine to stitch designs onto your quilt without using a stencil or a pattern. This allows you to create custom and unique designs for your quilts, especially for the … Read More ...
The folks over at Tilda bring us another wonderful quilt pattern that is free. This one is called Happy Winter Snowman and it is delightful.
Per their website it is suitable for intermediate quilters with a moderate difficulty level. When … Read More ...
If you need to build up your holiday fabric stash then look no further than this gorgeous set of 26 fat quarters from the Fat Quarter Shop. Wow! Designed by Me & My Sisters Designs, each one is absolutely … Read More ...
Who doesn’t love some Christmas Baubles? I know I do and I especially like them when they are made out of fabric. Look at the darling quilt pattern from Jen Daly Quilts for Moda Bake Shop. It is just … Read More ...
Christmas is a time of year that is full of joy and excitement, but it can also be a time of stress and pressure. With so much to do and so little time, it’s easy to get overwhelmed and forget … Read More ...
From New Quilters comes this interesting and fun tutorial on how to make a rose quilt block. It is an almost freeform technique that leads to beautiful results.
You don’t need any fancy tools, just pins, fabric and a … Read More ...
I think that the thing that stood out to me right away on this Christmas quilt from Andy over on A Bright Corner, was the black sashing. It is not normally a color that I associate with the holidays, … Read More ...
Are you ready to learn how to do a mitered border for your quilts? It is really not that hard and this tutorial from Amy of Amy’s Creative Side shows you how to do it.
With a video, step-by-step instructions, … Read More ...
Hanukkah is a time of the year that is cherished by those who celebrate it. It’s a time for families to come together, light the menorah, and remember the miracle of the oil that burned for eight days. This festival … Read More ...
