There are many different techniques for quilt making and paper piecing is one. You either love it or you hate it. Either way, it produces amazing and beautiful results and these 8 ideas are just a few that you can … Read More...
Newsy: Epic Sampler BOM starts soon
Come October, Elizabeth (Don’t Call me Betsy) kicks off her third BOM event, calling it the “Epic Sampler”. There are two types of Block of the Months. In one, the host provides fabric along with the pattern; in the other, … Read More...
Tutorial: Fry Quilt Mini
Would you like a coke with those fries? This mini quilt is the work of Christopher Thompson from The Sewing Party. Of his original design he explains it was born of improvisational sewing while dwelling on some of his favorite … Read More...
How do you want it quilted?
Whether you finish your quilt top at home or send it out to a professional long arm quilter, selecting the ‘right’ pattern to finish your project (stitching/quilting the three layers together) can be daunting, even for experienced quilters.
Enter Lee … Read More...
8 Fat Quarter Friendly Quilt Patterns
Most of us love precuts and fat quarters. They make life so much easier when quilting, enabling us to have to cut and measure a little less. Fat quarters usually come in pre-selected color combinations too, which can be very … Read More...
Free Sewing pattern: Ladybug Pincushion
Amanda of The Patchsmith loves her latest project so hard, she’s sewn up three versions, two of which you see here. She adds,
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Create an adorable ladybug pincushion to keep your pins and needles close-to-hand. This must-have addition is
Tutorial: Rainbow Baby Quilt
I missed this tutorial when it first appeared on SYTYCC (So You Think You Can Craft), but it bears repeating. The show’s host Tauni interviewed contestant Crystal, of Stitched By Crystal, and got her to explain how she made this … Read More...
‘Ocean Blue’ a large quilt with decorative binding
Impressive! Sonalee, of CreativeInstincts, made this large (90″ x 110″) Rajasthan quilt in a weekend. Even better, she used her domestic sewing machine for all the quilting and binding. Just think about how hard it is to manage three layers … Read More...
Free pattern: A Tisket, A Tasket Quilt
Cool fresh colors against a white ground make this quilt shine. Download the free pattern, and you get instructions for three sizes – Table Runner, Crib, and Lap. This is offered as part of Fat Quarter Shop’s Classic and Vintage … Read More...
9 Charm Pack Quilt Patterns
Do you use precuts in your quilting projects? They are so convenient and come in so many cleverly named sizes, and the charm pack is no exception. While you may pay a little more for your pre-cut quilting fabrics, some … Read More...
Gemology by SarahRose Quilts
Why are sewists leaving current projects behind to make this quilt block? It’s simple…sparkly is fun. Just ask Susanne Woods of CraftyEditor, who admits she’s addicted to making these. I’m glad, because one of hers is my favorite. You can see it here: #gemologyblock third row, first … Read More...
Book review-All Points Patchwork
In one sentence, this book is a keeper, as a valuable reference, source of inspiration and guide to expanding your piecing repertoire.
I love improvisation as much as the next hip quilter, but leading craft author and popular blogger (CraftyPod.com) … Read More...
Retro fabric collection + free pattern
I”m swooning over CONTEMPO’s “Vintage Scrapbook” fabric collection I spied at Benartex. Retro buses and phones with great accompanying prints await all fabric lovers. Benartex offers a free quilt pattern, Call Me Maybe, that features the collection perfectly.
Click the … Read More...
8 Quilt Patterns For The Geek In Your Life
Whether your favorite geek loves Star Wars, Marvel Comics, or is a die-hard fan of The Lord of the Rings, there’s something for everyone. Quilting is a great way to show your love and appreciation for someone who is passionate … Read More...
Free Quilt pattern: Memorial Day Flag Quilt Block
We are celebrating Memorial Day here in the U.S., so in honor of this national holiday, I’m sharing some patriotic-themed patterns throughout the day. First up is this interlocking flags block from Better Homes and Garden. They also share the … Read More...
Free pattern: ‘Wild Goose Flag’ quilt block
This quilt block has a modern edge that would lend itself to many quilt projects, from placemats, mug rugs, table runners to pillow fronts and coverlets. The red and white part is made from half-square triangles, which sew up fast.… Read More...
Tutorial: Mini Scrap Quilt
Amy of Diary of a Quilter made this mini quilt from leftover scraps from other sewing and quilting projects. Measuring a mere 15″ square, not only is this thrifty, but it will sew up fast too. She shares on her … Read More...
Tutorial: On-Point Triangle Pillow
Turn a half-square triangle on its side and this is what you get, says Karin of Leigh Laurel Studios. She adds,
Crisp coral and white on-point triangles add a pop of color to any summer decor.
She whipped up this … Read More...
Make a ruffled quilt from fat quarters
Mua-ha-ha-ha-ha! Deby of So Sew Easy has come up with a long-arm quilter’s nightmare, a quilt top with lots of ruffles. She takes you step-by-step how to make such a top. The photo here, shows a bit of her finished … Read More...
A one-block quilt + pattern + tutorial
Amber of A Little Bit Biased celebrates her finished vintage-inspired quilt with a photo shoot of it outside in a setting as beautiful as the quilt itself. She used a single block, the “Single Wedding Ring”, then repeated it to … Read More...