Quilting

Sashing a quilt involves sewing strips of fabric between each quilt block to surround the blocks with vertical and horizontal strips of fabric. The desired effect with sashing is to set off the...

Designing a quilt requires some math skills. Figuring out block size, border size, and seam allowances involves precision and the ability to sort out design issues as you calculate the...

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...

Have you ever worked for hours on a hand-made quilt, only to find that you made it too small for your queen size bed? Knowing the accurate measurements for each size will save a lot of time in the...

A rag quilt is an easy-to-assemble project that's perfect for the beginning sewer. The quilt requires no seam finishing or binding application and does not require quilting once the entire project...

Sewing a homemade quilt for your queen or full-sized bed is easier than you think. Quilts add warmth and character to a bedroom without requiring years of sewing experience. Anyone able to thread...

You may have not previously attempted quilting, because you thought it was a complicated endeavor. And, indeed, there are quilting patterns that are very complicated. However, you can easily...

A good quilt frame is an essential tool for any hand quilter. The frame not only gets the quilt up off of your lap, but also holds the quilt layers tightly, allowing for more even and consistent...

Making a king-size bed quilt presents unique challenges not confronted when making smaller quilts. The good news is that most anyone can make a king-size quilt with a few insider tips that will...

Children's quilts are small projects that can be quite easy and well suited to a less-experienced quilter. Simple patterns work well with bright and playful children's fabrics. Moreover, you can...

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...

Making a quilt top is as artistic as painting an artist's canvas. You start out with your idea and nothing more. This quilt top project is made up of vintage hankies. It gives a delicate retro...

Window quilts are used as a money-saving device. The thickness of a quilt over a window keeps the warm air from escaping in the winter time. It is also beneficial in the summer by keeping the...

A quilt using strips of fabric to form a decorative cover is called a strip quilt. It is one of the easiest types of quilts to make and is perfect for the first-time quilter. Different sizes of...

Quilting has been an American tradition for centuries. Quilts can be used in many ways: as a form of decor, to keep you warm at night and as gifts. Necktie quilts however, are especially...

The log cabin quilt is one of the oldest and most loved patterns in quilting history. It's easy to change the look by changing the colors and patterns and then when you put the blocks together...

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...

Lap quilts are comfy, and when they are handmade, the sentimental value warms the heart just as the quilt warms the body. The Crazy Anne block pattern became popular in the 1930s and is still one...

Blankets are great personalized gifts for birthdays, graduations and other holidays. Everyone loves something fun and sunggly to cuddle up with and keep warm with. Here's how to make a no tie blanket.

The Mariner's Compass quilt block is a star design that starts in the middle and moves outward in a circle. It has many points, resembling a compass from an old sea navigational map. Most blocks...

The Dresden Plate quilt requires a lot of applique due to the circular pattern. Once finished, this quilt is colorful and beautiful. Make it from scraps of material or make a themed pattern quilt....

Create a beautiful Arizona's Cactus Flower Quilt by sewing with just two colors of material. Incorporate more color for a richer block. Mix up the colors or stick with the traditional orange of...

A bias strip is used to finish the edges of a quilted work, holding the layers together and adding a decorative framing to the piece. While they can be bought, creating your own is less expensive...

Fat quarters are pieces of material that are commonly used for quilting. Each fat quarter measures about 20 by 20 inches; the dimensions vary by vendor, with some measuring 18 inches or 19 by 21...