Quilting

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...

Whether you use a sewing machine or make a quilt totally by hand, handmade quilt making is a lot of work. Quilts are designed to last for decades with proper care, but choosing the wrong fabric...

Quilt leaders are the cloth pieces attached to a quilt frame to which you pin the layers of a quilt for installation on the frame. Pinning the basted layers to a leader rather than trying to roll...

A photo wall quilt is one of the most personal gifts you can make for someone, as well as being one of the simplest. This easy project consists of family photos or photographs of memorable places....

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!

Curved piecing in quilts is generally considered one of the more advanced techniques, but you can create the look of curves using one of the most simple straight-line blocks, the log cabin. Log...

Quilting is really one step in a multi-step process. The act of quilting refers to the binding together of all three quilt layers, either by hand or by using a sewing machine. Stencil designs can...

For many families, quilts are a treasured keepsake and can reflect the personality of the quilter or the recipient. Make a beautiful spring butterfly quilt to brighten a bed or wall in your home....

Choosing the pattern, colors and fabrics to use in your next quilt can be quite the adventure. Sometimes, when you start piecing and sewing, things don't turn out as you expected. The fabrics that...

Quilts are an American art form that grew from a utilitarian need. Quilts are still made in much the same way as they were a hundred years ago. Styles of quilts do change and rotate with the...

Trimming your quilt sections with pinking shears is a fun and decorative way to finish them. Most quilts are finished by either folding the bottom over the top to form a binding or by adding a...

Popular since the 1980s, rotary cutters and quilt cutting mats can reduce your fabric cutting time immensely. Rather than simply cut out fabric with scissors, this system allows quilters to cut up...

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...

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...

A confetti log cabin quilt is a design based on the traditional log cabin squares. Instead of the usual dark and light strips the block is made of light strips and scrappy squares sewn into the...

There are three basic types of quilting feet for your sewing machine--a patchwork foot, a walking foot and a free-motion embroidery foot. Each can make quilting an easier and more efficient...

Fabric bias tape is useful for seaming the hems of skirts and armholes in blouses, and also for finishing the edge of handmade quilts. Bias tape can be purchased, but only in the most basic of...

Unless you are using a quilting pattern supplied to you from an outside source, you will need to know how to calculate the size of a completed quilt block. Furthermore, by understanding this...

Many quilters enjoy making quilt blocks with intricate pieces and odd angles. Accuracy in measurements and seam allowances is very important when making quilt blocks of this nature. One method of...

Once a quilt top is pieced, most of the painstaking work is finished. The steps that remain to finish the quilt include assembling the quilt layers, basting the layers together, quilting the...

The Twisted Ribbon quilt border is one of those deceptive borders where the design depends on color and fabric choice. Made completely of simple triangles, it looks like a curling ribbon falling...

Cathedral window is a very popular quilt pattern with an intricate, jewel-like design. That design, however, is often passed over by quiltmakers because it is so complicated to make. The faux...

Quilts are a great gift for a new baby, and they can be intricate or simple. When there is not a lot of time to prepare for a shower or new baby visit, but you would like to bring a personalized...

Gifts containing memorable photos or images are thoughtful and personalized keepsakes. Materials from the fabric or craft store can enable families to create crafts for birthdays and holidays,...

Every artist deserves a studio, and quilt artists are no different from any others. A comfortable bright space with lots of storage and convenient work surfaces is the dream of many quilters. Make...

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...

A panel quilt is a quilt consisting of one or more large panels of fabric that are sewn together to make the quilt top. Using fabric panels is advantageous for several reasons, including the ease...

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...

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...

T-shirts are a popular way to preserve memories of past events. However, many people do not want to wear these shirts for fashion reasons, or simply because they are afraid the shirt will get worn...

If you can't bear to part with that beloved pair of denim jeans, there's a way to put them to good use. Give those old jeans a new life and use your basic sewing skills to turn them into a quilt....

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...

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...

Machine quilting made the process of quilting a quilt or other sewing project much easier and also less time consuming. The frame used for machine quilting is resembles the frames used for hand...

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....

A quilted tablecloth can bring beauty and country charm to any kitchen or dining room. Whether the quilted tablecloth is pieced or appliqued, the finished project is sure to be a delightful...

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...

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.

When choosing a quilt pattern, many quilters avoid those with curves, believing them to be too difficult and challenging. Once she has learned a simple technique for sewing curves when quilting...

Applique quilting is a technique where applique fabric pieces are fused onto foundation fabric blocks with an iron-on, fusible material. Next, the edges of the applique shapes are stitched around...

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.

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...