Quilting

Sewing appliques can be tedious and not for everyone, and there are several ways to make applique additions to fabrics for pillows, clothing and quilting projects. This easy applique does not...

Make a trip around the world in your own home. This quilt is easy to make (as quilts go) and it is especially easy to make by hand. If you like to do hand sewing while watching television or...

Learn how to make a very simple and inexpensive Christmas craft. This ornament is a great way to use up small scraps of fabric and teach kids about recycling. It's a fun project that creates a...

Make a simple quilt by using a cute, preprinted panel as the center. Simply add enough border fabric to make the finished quilt in any size desired!

So, you've made the top and had it quilted--now it's time to bind your quilt but you don't have a clue how to do it. It's easier than you imagined it could be!

A coverlet is a throw-sized blanket that is laid atop a bed. It may overhang the sides and end of the bed but does not cover the pillows. A simple quilt coverlet can be made with basic sewing...

Getting a quilt sandwich assembled and ready to quilt is usually the least favorite part of the quilting process for most quilters. By following these easy steps anyone can achieve a nice smooth ...

Hexagon quilts and other hexagon projects always garner much attention at fairs and craft shows because one sees them so rarely. It is very time consuming to hand sew hexagon quilting projects...

Make an original rag quilt by adding personal touches or photos. This blanket can look however you wish. You can make a comfy little lap quilt or continue on to a king size quilt if you wish.

A simple yet luxurious tied quilt can be easily made in less than a day. No batting is needed and the quilt can be finished by hand or by machine. This cozy quilt is the perfect gift for any...

An autograph quilt is a great memorabilia to make for yourself or as a gift. As a child I remember my grandma having quilt blocks around the house and every now and then...

Quilting crafts can be easy, but sometimes the more difficult processes are fun to tackle. Fussy cuts are sometimes a challenge, but success is a reward to enjoy. Fussy cuts are usually single...

Deciding on the right quilting niche for you to start selling in is imperative and will take some research. We have put together our top 8 quilting niches as a guide to what is possible. We hope...

One of the fundamentals to making a hobby into a money making venture is organization. Having the luxury of being a hobby quilter means that you can pull your quilt out whenever you want and put...

Make a quilt in a hurry if you have a limited amount of time or a deadline coming up. If you are a quilter, you know that sometimes a quilt is the expected gift. Whether you have time to make a...

A memory quilt is a unique item that can be a wonderful and thoughtful keepsake to give or to keep for yourself. Creating a memory quilt allows you to put your favorite memories on a quilt with...

I made a beautiful quilt for my granddaughter from drawings that my daughter(her mommy) had done when she was a child. It was my first attempt at quilting, and it turned out much better and was...

Make a unique quilt not just with a different pattern, but with different ideas. If quilts were not made of squares, I would suggest you think outside the box. The ability to craft an expression...

Making a grandmother's fan quilt is fun, especially since it will make so many other designs than just the straight-up fan that grandmother made. Making a fan quilt pattern is not difficult, and...

This easy quilt makes a great gift for infants and toddlers. You can either use fleece with designs , two different colors or each block of a different color. You can start really basic and add...

Yo-yo flowers allow for creativity in quilting or sewing, and are great for embellishments on fabric crafts. These are usually hand sewing and are easy to take along for crafts on the go. Yo-yo...

If your looking for the perfect birthday or anniversary gift from the heart or if you want to give your kid going away to college something special to keep you in there thoughts the this simple...

A quilt is a thin covering on a bed composed of sections of fabric. Quilts may be simple items bought from a local store. Quilts may also be works of art created by individual craftspeople as a...

Nothing compares to a hand-quilted quilt. A lot of love, time, and energy go into creating an heirloom quilt that will be passed down from generation to generation. The art and technique of...

A blanket made of fleece which can be fringed is not only a blanket of comfort, it is also a blanket that is easy to make, whether it is a baby blanket, or and adult-sized blanket.

Do you have a pile of UFOs? Here is a form that will allow you to track them and their status.

You will learn how to make a blanket without any sewing in less than an hour.

It is traditional to get quilt fabric for free. After all, American quilts originated with women using scraps of fabric gleaned from sewing projects and saved from unworn parts of old clothing....

This is an easy to make lap quilt even if you've never done any quilting before. If you can use a sewing machine and tie a knot, you can make this! The lap quilt is perfect for those chilly...

Machine quilting can be hard to do when the quilt is large. Stuffing the entire quilt through the neck of the sewing machine can be difficult. Long arm quilting machines are expensive. There is an...

This quilt goes together quickly and is very pretty. It's a good pattern for a beginner quilter. This quilt has a finished size of about 39 x 39 inches.

Do you love hand dyed fabrics but don't want to spend $8 to $15 a yard for them? Here are step by step directions to create your own beautiful hand dyed fabrics for quilting, home decorating,...

If you are a quilter or learning to quilt, purchasing lining and binding become major projects with some study or a little knowledge needed. Since the lining is sometimes more expensive than the...

Tired of getting stuck with pins while hand sewing the binding on your quilts or other sewing projects? Here is a tried and true way to help you out!

A chenille blanket is an easy way to stay warm and get really creative with colors and patterns. The rules are simple but the outcomes are spectacular.

Grandmother's flower garden is a classic quilt pattern that looks more difficult than it is. It is easy to make a pattern template for this beautiful quilting pattern, either from Mylar or...

Vintage quilts are a popular collectables. But to enjoy and share these delicate pieces of art takes special care. Whether you hang a heirloom quilt on the wall, display in a cupboard, or just...

For quilters, strips of fabric are in overabundance. Strips are used for sashing and binding as well as parts of quilt blocks. What to do with all those scraps is something all quilters want to...

In a few steps, you will learn how to make a super easy wall mounted quilt hanger. Display heirloom quilts, art quilts, or a tapestry. Sewing machine is not required.

Displaying your quilt using a hanging sleeve places your quilt front and center. The curtain rod becomes invisible, hidden behind the quilt. This technique is used in galleries, quilt shows and...

Preserving the memory of your child as an infant is important to many families. Making a quilt can be a loving and useful way to save those treasured times.

The more colorful, the better - men's neckties can be recut and sewn into elegant blocks for a quilt, pillow, wall hanging or purse. A tie quilt also is a wonderful way to remember a special man.

These are great gifts. I made one for each of my grand kids using there old shirts. Some of the fabric was thin so I doubled it. I made a patchwork style quilt out of t shirt squares and then on...

How to make a no-sew polar fleece through with some easy knots.

Sometimes you want the back of the quilt to have quilt blocks well as the front. This can be useful if you have a large collection. It is also handy if you have a group of shirts that have...

The half-square triangle is a basic piece used in many quilt blocks. Very simply, it is a square that is cut in half from corner to corner (diagonally) to create two triangles within one...

The half-square triangle is a basic piece used in many quilt blocks. Very simply, it is a square that is cut in half from corner to corner (diagonally) to create two triangles within one...

The half-square triangle is a basic piece used in many quilt blocks. Very simply, it is a square that is cut in half from corner to corner (diagonally) to create two triangles within one...

Sashing is one way to change the look of your quilt. Instead of placing the blocks directly next to each other, you simply add strips of fabric between the blocks and rows. This article shows...

T-shirts are great collectables and many people bring them back from college, school, vacation, and clubs. Here's a way make your own handmade quilts from T-shirts. Now that you have saved your...