Quilting

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....

Once you have spent hours measuring, cutting, sewing and quilting your beautiful quilt, it's time to finish the edges by binding it. Many people view this job with trepidation, but after...

The best patchwork denim quilts are formed from various shades of blue denim. A simple patchwork pattern will best show off the different blue tones in your quilt. You may have saved outgrown,...

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 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.

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...

Although it seems a simple task, choosing an appropriate way to display a quilt is very important. Avoiding damage to the quilt is a top priority, but it is also necessary to showcase the beauty...

Typically, quilt frames are made out of wood, but a PVC pipe quilt frame is an ideal alternative. PVC pipe is sturdy and lightweight so if you need to move it around, it is light enough to do so...

A good, free standing quilt frame can be a blessing when it comes to hand quilting a large bed size quilt. A large quilt frame can cost hundreds of dollars, but you can make your own quilt frame...

Hanging quilt racks allows you to display beautiful quilts on your walls like art. There are many techniques and quilt-hanger designs available that will ensure the best results for your quilt....

Choose two to four different cotton fabric patterns cut at ¼ yard each. Remember that you will want both larger and smaller prints to alternate between. Also, pick up matching sewing thread...

Making a quilt can be easier than most people think. These quilts are wonderful, because they can be made in any print desired. With the economy today, quilts and comforters are increasingly...

There are several variations of the Bear's Paw Quilt pattern. The experience level in terms of difficulty and skill requirements is intermediate for this craft project. A single block may be...

There are several variations of the Friendship Star Quilt pattern, but the center star of each block remains a constant. The design of each block is fairly simple. Popular among Amish quilters in...

The "Monkey Wrench" is thought to have been among the first designs in use to signal the impending escape by advising slaves to gather the tools for the journey. The pattern was used by free...

Have you always yearned for a handmade quilt? It's easier than you might think to make a simple quilt for a gift or for yourself. A basic nine-patch quilt sews up quickly and easily. These...

If you have ever wanted to make a quilt but thought it was hard after seeing all the patterns there are for quilts, then try this easy-to-make biscuit quilt. Biscuit quilts are very warm and fun...

Shaggy quilts get their name from the frayed seams. After the quilt is washed, the seams fray and give the quilt a soft and fun look. Shaggy quilts are machine sewn making the project time...