Quilting

Designing your own quilt block allows you to choose everything from the pattern to the print and texture of the fabric. If you choose to create a design based on historic patterns, the...

Often, the trickiest part of making a quilt is the quilting itself. Whether you want to quilt inside of squares, or any other shape, the key is to plan your quilting pattern ahead of time to...

The schoolhouse quilt-block pattern first appeared in the late nineteenth century. It is not only an old pattern but also a much-loved pattern by quilters of all ages. Make large or small versions...

Designing a quilt pattern can be quite intricate, but it doesn't have to be. When designing your first pattern, use a simple idea to create an all-over quilt pattern with squares. For the purpose...

The log cabin quilt pattern is one of the simplest designs available to a new quilter. It is a time-honored pattern that has its roots in soil deeper than American pioneering. Though traditional...

Quilting projects are available for any skill level. Beginning quilters might be intimidated by the thoughts of an intricately pieced or hand-sewn quilt, but quilts are simply two pieces of fabric...

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...

Muslin foundation piecing is a technique used to stabilize the quilt block as it is pieced. The strategies and methods used for muslin foundation piecing are the same as those for paper piecing;...

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...

Making a quilt for the first time can be a fun and stressful event. There's a lot to learn, especially if you don't have someone with firsthand experience available to guide you and answer...

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...

Any sewer and/or quilter has bags of scrap fabric that she knows she will be able to use in a project at some point. Cotton is the fabric of choice for most quilters and is usually the bulk of...

Creating an art quilt (or quilting art) is not a beginner's project. You should have already created several quilts and feel confident in traditional quilt making. If you are ready for a new...

From homemade to mass produced, quilts cover the globe providing warmth, comfort, security and visual beauty everywhere. Surprisingly, not everyone knows what makes a quilt a quilt, or what it is...

Paper piecing a quilt block creates very crisp corners and sharper points. Paper piecing is an easy quilt block, even for beginning sewers. Every pattern is worked the same way, follow the...

Quilts are warm, economical and a great way to recycle scraps from other sewing projects. For a child trying to nap on a little cot at day care or a guest sleeping on a too-small cot in your den,...

It's fun to bring the kids in to help when deciding on a pattern for the quilt. Learn how to choose a pattern for a family quilt in this free home decor video.

Most tumbling block quilts are associated with pastel fabrics and gifts for baby showers. The tumbling block pattern is quite simple, yet with complicated components. When making a tumbling block...

Nothing beats the speed of machine-quilting compared to quilting by hand. While some machine-quilting involves the basic stitch in the ditch and other straight patterns, free-motion quilting gives...

Making baby quilts is one of the happier chores of a quilter. For centuries, women have been making quilts for warmth and to mark specific occasions in life; baby quilts have been known as one of...

The missionaries brought quilting to the Hawaiian Islands in the early 1880's. They created a special type of quilt pattern similar to folding and cutting out paper snowflakes. Hawaiian designs...

The Drunkard's Path quilt pattern is said to have played a significant role in the Underground Railroad. The quilts were hung on a clothesline or over a porch railing to convey hidden messages....

Applique is the art of cutting and designing decorative images from a variety of colored and textured material and sewing or fusing, them to a larger piece of material such as, a wall hanging or...

Our grandmothers did it, our mothers did it and you can do it, too. If you can spare a little time everyday, you can create a beautiful, home-made quilt at leisure. You’ll surely find the...

Making a quilted table runner can be a fun and rewarding project. However, picking just the right fabrics for it can be overwhelming. Fabric stores are lined with hundreds of choices, so knowing...

Lighthouses are a great motif to base a quilt on. You can choose to recreate only one particular lighthouse or use a variety of lighthouse quilt blocks. However you decide to make your lighthouse...

Sewing applique by machine not only enhances the appeal of your finished product it makes it more durable and protects your work against the risk of coming apart in washing. Fortunately, sewing...

Applique allows the quilter to express creativity and imagination and brings new life to wall hangings and quilts. Making an applique template is quick and easy once you know how to do it.

If you've never quilted, a paper pieced log cabin pattern is a perfect way to start. The log cabin is a traditional pattern loved by generations of quilters. It's a versatile pattern that can by...

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...

Use your old blue jeans to make a warm and wonderful quilt!

Make a creative quilt with Crayolas. You can make each quilt block unique or make each block the same. Use a pattern or draw your own design. Your imagination is the only limit to this project. A...

Foundation Paper Piecing is a fun and relaxing way to use up those fabric scraps you have accumulated from year to year.

As the name implies, a schoolhouse quilt features an old-fashioned schoolhouse in its design. These quilts make great gifts for teachers, and they are an attractive addition to a home with Early...

No matter when you look at your calendar, it always seems like Christmas is just around the corner. If you want to add a personal touch to your celebrations this year, consider sewing a quilted...

A necktie quilt is generally a remembrance quilt. It can be used to showcase the ties from one person or an entire group or committee. You can work the neckties into a number of different...

Perhaps you have a collection of old linens and handkerchiefs that you'd love to display. A handkerchief quilt is a lovely way to display those items and add a soft, antique feel to a bedroom or...

Nothing beats flannel for making a soft, cuddly quilt. You can make almost any quilt out of flannel, but there are a few things you will want to know before working with this fabric. Follow these...

Miniature quilts have a couple of advantages over regular-sized ones; namely, they take less time to sew and they can be displayed as wall hangings. Any quilt pattern can be modified to make a...

Granny quilts are designed to look like the granny afghans that were popular in the 1960s and 1970s. They involve a lot of cutting and sewing--one Granny quilt is made up of hundreds of...

Bandana quilts have been a quilter's staple for some time. The colorful, pieced together look of many bandanas sewn into a quilted pattern is always a treat to see. Whether making these artistic...

Fitting quilt pieces together is like constructing a jigsaw puzzle, and each section must be cut precisely to fit. Although this requires care and patience, the process grows easier with practice.