Quilting

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....

Quilting is a fun hobby that can also add beauty to your bedroom. If you are a beginning quilter, you have probably wondered how much material you will need for your first quilt. This can 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 ...

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...

Quilt-as-you-go methods are a relatively new phenomenon in the quilt-making world. The idea of carrying along small-size "bites" of a quilt appeals to busy quilters. Rather than piecing together a...

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...

Finishing the piecing of a quilt top can often feel like a challenge on its own, but in reality, making a finished top is only the halfway point in making a quilt. Whether you are going to hand...

After completing the quilt top you are ready to build your quilt, which means putting all the layers together before doing the actual quilting. This is probably the easiest part of making a quilt...

Making a quilt with a serger has some benefits. One of the main benefits is you will be able to complete your quilt in less time than conventional methods of quilt-making require. When you make a...

A puff quilt has added dimension and warmth due to the filled puff squares that make up the quilt. Snuggling down under the extra padding of a puff quilt can be very cozy on a cold winter night....

A great and inexpensive way to attach a quilt backing. I usually use this form of backing it keeps everything in its own spot. This is a great home ec. project too!

One of the aspects of a quilt which is often forgotten is the simple process of making the quilt back. While most attention is rightfully paid to the front of the quilt, without a backing the...

If you know a sports enthusiast who would love a personal quilt designed especially for them and their love of sports, this is an easy project to complete. There are many fabric resources...

Once you have finished piecing a quilt top, the fun begins. It is time to quilt the pieces you have sewn. There are several options for quilting a quilt top. Some people enjoy hand quilting....

Making a fast and easy blanket or comforter can be even quicker if you finish the blanket by tying it instead of quilting. If tying, once you have finished the top of your blanket all you have to...

Once you have a quilt top pieced it is time to begin the second phase of your quilting project. The quilt top must be sandwiched on top of a layer of batting and a quilt backing so that the quilt...

Making a snowman quilt for kids is easier than you may think. This project takes advantage of printed fabrics that appeal to kids and requires only basic sewing skills. With a few simple steps,...

Here's a way to salvage some of the stained baby clothes that would otherwise be thrown out. You can use those clothes to create a cute keepsake quilt that your child can pass down to their own child.

We all have those t-shirts laying around our house that we don't wear anymore. These shirts may be too old or too small to wear, but the sentiment behind the shirts make it impossible to part...

Use your baby's outgrown clothing to make a child-sized quilt that they (and you) will always treasure. I made this quilt with no previous quilting experience but with some sewing experience, so...

A denim quilt is a great way to recycle old denim jeans, skirts and shirts. But you can also make a denim quilt with new denim fabric. Even if you only know how to sew a straight line on a sewing...

A standard 12- by 18-inch quilt placemat is easy to make and adds bright colors to your table setting. The top layer of the placemat can be either any quilted patchwork pattern you've made or a...

Quilting requires three layers sewn together to make up a quilt sandwich. The sandwich is comprised of the quilt top, the inner batting, usually made of cotton, and the rear backing. Quilt these...

Tying a quilt is the easiest way to finish your project. The yarn, after washing several times, becomes soft little ‘buttons’ and adds to the charm of your heirloom quilt.

Many quilters write in saying that they want to know the best way to layer their quilt so that they don't end up with puckers or bulges after the quilt is quilted. While I still haven't worked...

When you think of quilting, you may think of groups of women working around a quilting frame. Although this was originally how quilting was done, it is now possible to treat quilting as a portable...