Sewing

With this guide, you will learn how to make your own quilt block template to use in cutting quilt pieces.

Q: I have a quilt that I want to make into something different. How do I take sections of blocks out of the quilt without ruining the fabric? A: There are several steps in this process, and if...

Often you will want to display your quilt - or wall hanging - in a show or on a wall in your house. The question, then, is how to accomplish that. Well, you can just add a hanging sleeve onto the...

You can use old ties that are no longer being worn as belts, headbands, handles on bags, draft stoppers, draw strings, doll clothes, sew them together side by side to make vests, skirts, pillow...

Sprucing up your home for Christmas can be achieved with just a few yards of Christmas print material, some quilt batting and a sewing machine. A bright-colored, quilted Christmas table runner...

In these modern times, when many people who quilt do not have the time to do the pains taking effort to quilt, it is great to know, there is a service that will do the machine quilting for you for...

Quilts can be very intricate, but there are also quilts that are simple enough for the beginner. The quilt top can be pieced from many different pieces of fabric or it can be a simple patchwork...

Fabric stores are full of adorable nursery prints, perfect for making baby quilts. Nursery panels, or pieces of fabric with large pictures, are an easy way to make the centerpiece of a baby quilt,...

Step by step instruction on how to make a photo memory quilt for someone with Alzheimer's.

The tree of life quilt is an heirloom quilt pattern common among Amish quilts and others in the American quilting tradition. If you enjoy quilting, the tree of life quilt can be a suitable project...

A binding finishes the edges of a quilt to make it complete and smooth, with no raveling edges. You can buy quilt bindings in the ribbon or trim sections of many fabric stores, or you can make...

When most people think of quilts, they think of sewing together pieces of fabric as patchwork or appliqué. Actually, what makes a quilt is the layers of fabric that are stitched together. You...

For a fun craft project, try making a spiderweb quilt. It looks similar to other quilts, except the patterns make circular spiderweb shapes in each quilt square. If you're bored with making...

The arrangement of the squares and triangles of the Storm at Sea quilt give the illusion of rolling ocean waves. When looking at a finished Storm at Sea quilt you may feel overwhelmed, but when...

Rag quilts are a fun and simple entry to the world of quilting. They are easy to make using basic sewing skills, and make great gifts. They can be made out of various types of materials, and the...

One of the most fun parts of making a quilt is deciding how all the pieces of fabric can work together to make a beautiful, useful creation. When sizing a quilt, keep in mind that any pieces you...

One of the most fun parts of making a quilt is choosing the fabrics. Whether you use up scraps you already have, or buy fabrics especially picked for a particular quilt, the fabric you choose...

Eyeglass covers also can protect your glasses or sunglasses from scratches and other damage. Make several covers to keep in your nightstand, your purse or your car. They are easy to sew, and you...

Sewing a quilted doll blanket is a great craft project for the beginning quilter. It is a simple design using as many or as few colors as you like. This can also be a great quilt project to use up...

The Irish Chain quilt pattern was developed in Ireland in the early 1800s. The earliest example of the pattern dates in America dates to 1807 and is stitched with linen thread typical of Irish...

Quilters make the Yellow Brick Road quilt by making several different blocks. The Yellow Brick Road quilt requires only different sizes of rectangles and squares. These straight seams makes the...

The Dutch Girl, or Sun Bonnet Sue, is a popular quilt for little girls and doll lovers. It is a simple quilt to put together by appliquéing the little Dutch Girls right on top of your fabric. The...

So, you've made a quilt and now you need to add the bias binding to finish it. This may seem like a difficult task, but you always follow the same steps. The only thing that will change for each...

The star struck quilt is a popular pattern. When you look at the finished quilt, it looks incredibly difficult. However, even a novice quilter can easily make this quilt. As with all quilts, the...

National Quilting Day is celebrated each year on the third Saturday of March. The National Quilting Association declared this holiday beginning in 1991. How can you celebrate National Quilting...

Computers, fabric and quilting; what a concept! When combining all three elements you come up with a unique and fun project.

Sewing a mitered corner is an easy way to remove bulk from the corners of seams and hems. Mitered corners are also an attractive way to add a binding to a quilt, and it provides a more finished...

Fat quarters refer to cloth that's been cut into 18 inch by 22 inch blocks. They allow quilters to cut pieces larger than the usual 9 inch squares. The larger size can assume more various shapes,...

An art quilt combines painting and quilting into one art form. Instead of using paint and brushes, the quilter uses fabrics to paint pictures. Read this eHow to create your own art quilts.

A foundation quilt uses all of the scraps from previous projects to create something new. It is also perhaps one of the most creative ways to make a quilt because of the infinite variations...

Many find machine quilting faster than the traditional hand quilting. A solid understanding of your sewing machine is a must, but the details and time you gain from machine quilting are worth it....