Today we are talking about thread storage, specifically about Sulky thread storage.

I don’t know about you, but right now if you looked in my quilt studio you would find a big box of spools of thread.  They are … Read More...

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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...

Here is a terrific idea that isn’t really quilting, but uses quilting fabric.  It’s a traditional Japanese Knot Bag and this pattern is from Sum of their Stories.

This bag may look difficult to make, but it really isn’t, … Read More...

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...

Here is a fun block which has some lovely design elements.  It is from Quilting Gallery and is an easy one to assemble.

With instructions for making a 6″ and a 12″ block, you can incorporate this design in so … Read More...

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...

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...

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...

This owl quilt block from Connie Kresin is absolutely adorable.  It also can be made in no time with the dies she uses from AccuQuilt.

Connie goes through the entire method of how she makes her block and turns it … Read More...

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...

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...

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

Make Mom something homemade for Mother’s Day this year.  This mini nine patch quilt from Amy over on Diary of a Quilter is just the perfect pattern.

Measuring about 22″ square when finished, it makes a terrific table topper or … Read More...

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...

Every nurse needs a quilt made with this stethoscope quilt block right?  Celebrate your favorite nurse with this whimsical block designed by Kelli Fannin Quilts.

Fair warning…this block has a lot of pieces in it, so it’s probably not … Read More...

Ready to spice things up for Cinco de Mayo?  You can with this easy and fun quilt block from Quilter by Design.

This design is essentially the economy block, but with a bit of twist on the larger inset … Read More...

Have you ever been “Glamping”?  It’s basically fancier camping.  I’ve never been, but it’s pretty much the only kind of camping you will ever see me do.  If you would rather quilt about it than actually do it, Made by … Read More...

This sweet heart quilt pattern from Cluck Cluck Sew is sure to put a smile on anyone’s face.  It is an easy quilt to make and is a good scrap buster.

Measuring about 42″ x 44″ when done, it is … Read More...