Quilting

Quilt leaders are the cloth pieces attached to a quilt frame to which you pin the layers of a quilt for installation on the frame. Pinning the basted layers to a leader rather than trying to roll...

Nearly anything made of fabric can be incorporated into a keepsake quilt, including prize ribbons. Using prize ribbons to make quilts has a long tradition. Usually made of satin, these ribbons...

Curved piecing in quilts is generally considered one of the more advanced techniques, but you can create the look of curves using one of the most simple straight-line blocks, the log cabin. Log...

So, you've made the top and had it quilted--now it's time to bind your quilt but you don't have a clue how to do it. It's easier than you imagined it could be!

Fabric bias tape is useful for seaming the hems of skirts and armholes in blouses, and also for finishing the edge of handmade quilts. Bias tape can be purchased, but only in the most basic of...

Unless you are using a quilting pattern supplied to you from an outside source, you will need to know how to calculate the size of a completed quilt block. Furthermore, by understanding this...

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 puff quilt is one of the simplest quilts to make, and is perfect for a beginner. It is technically not a quilt at all, but rather a comforter, as it doesn't incorporate any actual quilting in...

Once you have spent hours measuring, cutting, sewing and quilting your beautiful quilt, it's time to finish the edges by binding it. Many people view this job with trepidation, but after...

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 ragtime quilt is a project for new and experienced quilters alike. The quilt is made of pieced squares of fabric with the edges left raw and visible on the outside of the quilt for a "raggedy"...

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...

Making a quilt by hand may look complicated, but careful attention to detail is the most important aspect. Use quality materials, be careful in measuring and cutting, be precise in your piecing,...

The rail fence quilt is one of the simplest quilts to make, and so is perfect for a beginning quilter. Depending on the color scheme, it can be either country feeling or quite sophisticated....

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...

The half-square triangle is a basic piece used in many quilt blocks. Very simply, it is a square that is cut in half from corner to corner (diagonally) to create two triangles within one...

Isosceles triangles help to make very beautiful and different looking patterns in your quilt. This article will show you how to make basic triangles for your quilts!

There are several popular quilt blocks that utilize a wedge as a part of the quilting pattern. One of the most well known and popular of these blocks is called the "Dresden Plate." This is a quilt...

This is a wonderful quilt that is made out of t-shirts. This is quilt would make a wonderful gift.

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...

Using some very simple techniques, eight pointed stars can be really easy to sew together. The most difficult part of sewing stars seems to be getting the center to lay flat. Years ago, a...

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...

Once you have the quilt blocks finished on a quilting project, the hardest work is behind you! There are only a few steps remaining before you are finished sewing an entire quilt top. There are...

In this tutorial, I will show you how to make quilt blocks. A simple Nine Patch is a perfect pattern to start with. At first, the task seems daunting, but this illustrated tutorial will turn that...

Handmade gifts for babies are always appreciated by new parents. If you have basic sewing skills, a simple patchwork baby blanket makes a great gift. The blanket shown is 38 x 40 inches. The...

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...

When I first started quilting I was just learning how to sew as well. It took a while to figure out which were the tools, also called notions, that I used the most. To help you on your journey to...

Over the years, the easiest quilt I have ever made was one made entirely out of 4 ½ inch squares. If you’re looking to discover the joy of quilting, it’s the perfect place to start. Figure...

The drunkard's path is a classic curved quilting block. Although it is considered difficult to assemble, its simple curves are easy to tackle with a little planning and some patience.An advantage...

Follow these steps to create a king-sized quilt.

Creating your very own queen size quilt is easier then you first imagine and it is cheaper as well. Gone are the old-time quilting days, but the warmth of a handmade quilt never goes out of style.

Binding is the length of material that is used to finish a quilt and sew together the edges. To get a length of binding that will be long enough to go completely around the edge of your quilt, you...

If you have basic sewing skills, you can make a memory quilt to give as a gift in observance of a specific time in someone's life or to record a lifetime of events. You can use t-shirts from...

Once you've spent the time piecing and quilting your project, you'll want to apply some type of binding or trim around the edge for a finished look. Add an attractive, durable edging to your quilt...

Quilt borders can be straight-cut long strips, pieced, appliquéd, or mitered and, depending on the fabric, can echo the patterns in the quilt or provide a colorful contrast. Adding borders to a...

There are several reasons that you might want to hand stitch a quilt block together - or even part of a block. This article will tell you how to hand stitch pieces in a block.

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...

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...

Reverse appliqué is an embroidery technique that is used in a variety of crafts, most often in quilting. It involves layering fabrics, and then cutting away at the top layers to reveal the ones...

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.