Quilting

Quilted totes can be made by anyone who has basic sewing and quilting skills. It's the kind of project you can make for gifts that will be appreciated and used by almost anyone. A new mother will...

A narrow stripe of piping peeking out from the binding of a quilt adds a striking bit of color and finish. Piping is surprisingly easy to add and can be flat or dimensional.

Sometimes you want the back of the quilt to have quilt blocks well as the front. This can be useful if you have a large collection. It is also handy if you have a group of shirts that have...

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...

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...

A down quilt can be made from two cotton bedsheets or a pieced quilt top and backing fabric. The back and front are sewn together along three sides, then vertical channels are stitched and filled...

Pin the corners first when you are pinning the three layers. Learn how to pin the layers for a family quilt in this free home decor video.

Start with a small mitered corner application to gain confidence in making excellent mitered corners every time!

A windmill star (similar to the origami star) is a quick, easy and fun project for children. Unlike the traditional windmill, or pinwheel, the windmill star has more points and takes a little...

Old-fashioned quilt frames are typically made with a soft wood such as pine. It should come with the stands and frame boards. The 1-by-4 inch rails used to pin the quilt to come in various...

Putting all your quilt squares together. Learn how to combine, pin and sew fabrics for a quilt in this free quilting lesson from a crafts expert.

Now that you have spent many hours creating a quilt top, lovingly hand or machine quilted it together, you are ready to finish the edge of your quilt or mini quilt. There are two easy ways to...

Attic window blocks create an eyecatching 3D effect in a quilt. It is a great way to show off fabrics and is an easy effect to achieve. All you need is a basic knowledge of quilting to create...

Quilting is a folk art form that has been a part of American tradition for generations. The art of quilting is one that is usually passed from parent to child with family nuances a large part of...

Old t-shirts can have a lot of sentimental value, so instead of throwing away or giving away your memories, recycle them into a fun, functional craft. If you have at least 25 or 30 old t-shirts,...