Quilting

A handmade quilt provides more than just warmth. Quilts are a labor of love, an outlet for artistic expression and a great way to say "I care." Making your own quilt allows you to fully customize...

Rotary cutting mats are an essential part of the quilter's tool kit. When used with a rotary cutter, they allow the quilter to cut shapes out quickly and accurately. Today's self-healing mats...

A rotary cutter can be a quilter's best friend, but it is occasionally necessary to replace the blade to keep it sharp and functioning at its best. Although all rotary cutters are different, the...

Popular since the 1980s, rotary cutters and quilt cutting mats can reduce your fabric cutting time immensely. Rather than simply cut out fabric with scissors, this system allows quilters to cut up...

For garment making, home sewing and especially quilting, rotary cutters are fast replacing scissors for fabric cutting. They are light and maneuverable, while still being strong enough to cut...

One of the most tedious aspects of quilting is cutting all those pieces of fabric. Rotary cutters allow quick and easy cutting of multiple pieces of fabric in very precise shapes and sizes.

Rotary cutting mats are a quilter's best friend, allowing the quilter to cut large amounts of fabric quickly and evenly. With care, a rotary cutting mat can last through many years of regular use....

If you can't bear to part with that beloved pair of denim jeans, there's a way to put them to good use. Give those old jeans a new life and use your basic sewing skills to turn them into a quilt....

Geometric quilts are the simplest quilts to make and are perfect for a beginner. A geometric quilt is based on shapes such as squares, triangles or circles. It has no complicated construction, as...

T-shirts are great collectables and many people bring them back from college, school, vacation, and clubs. Here's a way make your own handmade quilts from T-shirts.

Quilting is a wonderful hobby, and there are many ways to cut corners to make quilt-making less expensive, and one way is to cut your own plastic templates. One sheet of plastic will make several...

Quilting is a hobby with a long, rich history of providing beautiful handmade quilts, either for practical or decorative use. Putting together a quilt can be a rewarding experience as you can...

With quilt making growing significantly over the years, there are dozens of supplies to choose from. There are sewing machines, irons, templates and rulers, and that's just the beginning. All vary...

Learning to cut quilt squares with a rotary cutter is the first step to creating beautiful quilts. In times past, these were cut by hand with scissors. When you take that into consideration, it...

Have you been using your rotary cutter for a lot of sewing projects and now your blade seems a little dull? It's important to change a rotary cutter blade regularly because a dull blade is more...

Quilting rulers are not just for a seamstress. They are so handy that you may even have to buy an extra to keep your man from stealing yours. Use quilting rulers for the obvious, quilting, or use...

Decorative quilts and wall hangings that don't have a lot of wear and tear are good choices for fusible quilt binding. It's easy to make and you don't have to worry about cutting it on the bias....

Whether you are exploring the idea of quilting, learning about your grandmother's quilts, or live with a quilter, the following explanations of common quilting terminology can clear up any...

Bias strips can be hard to cut--this is a simple uncomplicated technique.

Sewing a border onto your baby quilt will add a frame that draws attention to its design and craftsmanship. You can choose to use contrasting or coordinating fabric to showcase your quilt with...

This is absolutely the easiest quilt patch to make and the perfect first quilt. All you need is a colorful combination of leftover material scraps. A scrappy quilt is exactly what it sounds like—a...

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...