Freeform stars are some of the most fun stars to quilt.  There isn’t a lot of pressure to get points perfect, and they add some fun movement to designs.  This table runner designed by Dawn from Springwater Designs for Inspired … Read More...

Featuring Riley Blake fabrics, this gorgeous design by Carina Gardner is called Ava Kate.  To me it just screams summer because of the beautiful fabrics used.

I particularly love that dense floral border which brings the quilt all together and … Read More...

This small quilt from Me and My Sister Designs is the perfect showcase for some special fabrics.  Using 10″ squares, you can highlight your favorite layer cakes in this 28 1/2″ x 28 1/2″ wall hanging.

An ideal project for … Read More...

I think everyone needs to make one of these beautiful patriotic pineapple quilts.  This design is from both Jedi Craft Girl and Gigi’s Thimble, two awesome quilt designers.

The free quilt pattern is available in a downloadable pdf and … Read More...

Are you looking for a striking beginner level modern quilt pattern?  This striking one designed by Cluck Cluck Sew, and available for purchase at The Confident Stitch might be just the one you are interested in.

With bold intertwined rectangles, … Read More...

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...

Simple yet striking, this festive table runner will be the hit of your Fourth of July barbecue.  It can be found over on the Or So She Says blog.

With a finished size of about 16″ x 46″, it … Read More...

Amy from Diary of a Quilter hits a home run again with this adorable scrappy baby quilt pattern called Patchwork Star.  The best part is that it is a free pattern on her website.

Just look at all of the … Read More...

It’s Flag Day here in the United States, and what better way to celebrate the flag than by putting it on display.  This festive quilted throw pillow from Cluck Cluck Sew is easy to make and looks great any time … Read More...

Here is a fun paper pieced quilt block from Blossom Heart Quilts.  It is full of movement and sharp points and life.

Paper piecing is a fun way to assemble blocks that can be more difficult to make.  Often … Read More...

Sometimes we all want a project where we don’t have to think a lot about what fabric to use.  That is one of the nice things about a quilt kit.  It’s all there for you.  This one called Tucson, that … Read More...

Quilting is not all about making quilts that can be hung on the wall or used on a bed.  There are all sorts of beautiful things you can make with quilted fabric.  That includes things like this stunning tote bag … Read More...

Check out this stunning quilt pattern by Benartex Fabrics.  It’s just gorgeous and the stars really pop against that white background.

The finished quilt, which measures about 68″ x 92″ when finished, is shown in fabrics from their Sun … Read More...

Celebrate spring with a flower, a tulip to be exact.  This pretty quilt block from Samantha Olsen for Moda Fabrics is charming and easy to make.

The block, which measures about 6 inches when finished, does not take much fabric … Read More...

Are you like me and scoop up every jelly roll you see at the quilt store, only to have them sit on your shelf because you can’t figure out what to do with them?  Here’s a great pattern from Quilting … Read More...

Here is a fun and free quilt pattern that has lots of lovely movement in the design.  Called “Midnight Glow”, it is designed by Connie Kresin and is an easy project to make.

Measuring approximately 24″ x 32″ when completed, … Read More...

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...

Perfect for Memorial Day or any other patriotic holiday, this beautiful table runner pattern from A Bright Corner is easy to make.  The white stars really shine against the blue in this design.

When finished it measures 12″ x 36″ … Read More...