Quilting

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...

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...

By getting creative with small pieces of fabrics and ribbons, you can work them into one-of-a-kind patchwork quilt crafts. Use these finished pieces as display art, for holidays or to give as...

I made a beautiful quilt for my granddaughter from drawings that my daughter(her mommy) had done when she was a child. It was my first attempt at quilting, and it turned out much better and was...

You will learn how to make a blanket without any sewing in less than an hour.

Quilting offers a plethora of potential patterns for the beginner. Since quilting is such an old craft, it already offers established blocks and quilt designs made from simple techniques....

Since it will take a few days to attach all the pieces, there are a few different ways to remember how you arranged them. Learn how to make a family quilt in this free home decor video.

Every quilter has small or medium size pieces of batting left over from a quilt project. And most of us don't like to just throw them away. But what do you do with them? Sew them together to make...

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...

Creating a wildlife quilt square for that naturalist in the family is easier than you might think and is sure to make a charming gift they will never forget. Used it alone as a framed wall hanging...

The Sunburst Quilt design is essentially one large block that creates an all-over starburst pattern. The design is one of the more difficult patterns in the "compass and wheel" family as it is...

The mosaic quilt is a perfect example of the "waste not, want not" philosophy of quilt-making. A multitude of salvaged fabrics is cut into small pieces, often smaller than a half inch, and then...

Final quilting steps. Learn how to sew pieces of quilt fabrics together on a sewing machine in this free quilting lesson from a crafts expert.

Tips for sewing your quilt. Learn how to sew pieces of quilt fabrics together on a sewing machine in this free quilting lesson from a crafts expert.

Tips for joining quilt squares. Learn how to put together the pieces of a quilt in this free quilting lesson from a crafts expert.

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...

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.

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...

A pineapple quilt block is a basic pattern that includes a lot of small fabric pieces. In a pineapple quilt pattern, the pineapple may appear as shapes that move along the diagonal of the quilt or...

Miniature quilts are intricate replicas of larger, full-sized quilts. They're made of tiny pieces of fabric joined together to form a quilt that's usually the size of a 9-inch square. If you love...

A quilter in a discussion group asked what to do with small pieces of batting, and she expressed concern about wasting batting when her quilt was smaller than the batting, and she had pieces of...

A Flip and Sew quilt is a variation of the Crazy Quilt. If you don't want to take the time to carefully cut out lots of squares for a quilt, this technique is for you. It begins with a simple odd...

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...

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.

Invented as an economical way to provide a warm bedcovering, quilts today are valued for their beauty. As the joined pieces form blocks, the design takes shape.