Quilting

Make a trip around the world in your own home. This quilt is easy to make (as quilts go) and it is especially easy to make by hand. If you like to do hand sewing while watching television or...

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...

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...

Make an original rag quilt by adding personal touches or photos. This blanket can look however you wish. You can make a comfy little lap quilt or continue on to a king size quilt if you wish.

A confetti log cabin quilt is a design based on the traditional log cabin squares. Instead of the usual dark and light strips the block is made of light strips and scrappy squares sewn into the...

A basic four patch quilt block is made of four equal-sized squares sewn together. Different designs are created by the change of the fabric colors, prints and the way the blocks are placed in a...

A rag quilt is an easy-to-assemble project that's perfect for the beginning sewer. The quilt requires no seam finishing or binding application and does not require quilting once the entire project...

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...

Whether you made a few too many quilt squares or were simply experimenting, you may have more quilt blocks than you need. Use these quilt squares in a variety of craft projects for your own home,...

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...

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"...

A quilt is one of the most personal gifts that you can make, so deciding on the right quilt to make for your child can be difficult. Take into consideration your child's age, her interests and...

The gift of a granddaughter quilt can be passed down through generations. There are few other crafting ideas that will be so appreciated and held onto through the years as a quilt. A granddaughter...

There are a myriad of quilting patterns available for use in making quilts. Quilting patterns range from quick and simple to ones that are more complex and intricate. It can be interesting to see...

Quilting has been popular for hundreds of years, in almost every society in the world. Once a simple frugal necessity, today many quilts are accepted as genuine works of art. Beginning quilters...

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...

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...

Our cats are not just four-footed fur balls but friends with individual personalities. Put your digital camera, computer and sewing machine to work to create a quilt that tells your own cat's story.

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

Wait until after you've cut the seams and excess off the squares to iron them. Learn how to make a family quilt in this free home decor video.

Knowing how to trim your material down will save you a lot of time and space in the final quilt. Learn how to cut squares for a family quilt in this free home decor video.

A puff quilt has added dimension and warmth due to the filled puff squares that make up the quilt. Snuggling down under the extra padding of a puff quilt can be very cozy on a cold winter night....

Quilt covers, or quilt "tops" as they are also called, are an extension of the quilter's style and tastes. Whether you're at a quilt show or flipping through a home decor magazine, you'll see...

Photo quilts make great gifts for mother’s day or just to give to mom anytime. The fabric choices are endless. I have made this beautiful quilt for newborn mothers who wanted a quilt with photos...

Sewing patchwork quilts was born out of necessity by our pioneering ancestors. Even though they were made mainly from rags and old clothing, they were also quite beautiful. Sew a patchwork quilt...

Making quilts for your children can be very fun with all of the novelty fabrics that are available today. Polar fleece is no exception. This polar fleece rag quilt is made using novelty printed...

Photo transfer paper can be purchased in the office supply store and is often promoted for making custom T-shirts. Photo transfer, or heat transfer, paper can also be used to make personalized...

If you know a sports enthusiast who would love a personal quilt designed especially for them and their love of sports, this is an easy project to complete. There are many fabric resources...

A T-shirt quilt is a special and unusual way to document or save memories. After a memorable event, a T-shirt quilt could be the perfect way to help remember and commemorate a special time. The...

Award ribbons can be displayed in a variety of ways. They can simply be hung on a wall or displayed in a shadow box or frame. Award ribbons might be kept in a scrapbook, or tucked away and...

There are innumerable types of quilt squares (blocks) and more being created every day by quilters and quilt artists. One of the most basic quilt blocks is the four-patch. There are many...

While many quilts have elaborate patterns, a simple country quilt can be made the same way that country housewives made them for hundreds of years. By using scraps of fabric from old clothing, the...

If you have a new baby in your life or are in need of a quick baby gift, then a rag baby quilt is the project you need. This bag baby quilt is a wonderful quilt pattern for a first-time quilter. A...

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...

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...

Here's a way to salvage some of the stained baby clothes that would otherwise be thrown out. You can use those clothes to create a cute keepsake quilt that your child can pass down to their own child.

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...

For those who make quilts on a regular basis leftover fabric squares can pile up rather quickly. When those squares of fabric don't match any projects that are being worked on, they get tossed...

Use your baby's outgrown clothing to make a child-sized quilt that they (and you) will always treasure. I made this quilt with no previous quilting experience but with some sewing experience, so...

The "Broken Dishes" quilt design is one of the seventeen considered part of the system of communication used by the Underground Railroad. Quilts hung on a clothesline or over a porch rail to...

The Old Oak Quilt design is a mosaic pattern. Assemble smaller squares of color row by row to render an overall image in the finished block. While these steps use two colors for the "foliage" of...

The Alphabet Quilt is meant to be group project for a family or classroom. The finished quilt depicts the letters of the alphabet, using different stitching methods, various artistic media or a...

The weathervane quilt is a classic image for quilters. The unique geometric pattern utilizing squares, triangles and other shapes is an excellent place to start your quilting career. In order to...

There are several variations of the Friendship Star Quilt pattern, but the center star of each block remains a constant. The design of each block is fairly simple. Popular among Amish quilters in...

A silk quilt has a beautiful finish with sufficient weight that does not require a batting. You can embellish the squares with an intricate quilting pattern, or add brocade ribbons, beading or...

The Churn Dash quilt design is so named because its geometric shape resembles the top of a manual butter churner. There are many variations of this design, all consisting of right triangles, a...

The North Star Quilt pattern is believed to have originated as part of the "secret code" of quilts that helped escaping slaves find their way to freedom. The North Star is one of 10 patterns used...

This charming pattern uses blocks of color to create the image of a simple sailboat adrift on the water. Although perfect for a vacation home or a child's room, this quilt design has a significant...

The Crossroads quilt block design uses five colors in the same family. The arrangement of the geometric shapes creates a striking "light and shadow" effect. The Crossroads pattern was common in...

You can buy quilts from the inexpensive to the downright luxurious, but if you don't want to bother shopping, you can make your own. You can fashion a quilt from a variety of materials, including...