Learn to Quilt

by eHow Editors

The classic quilt

Quilting is a fun pastime that creates a beautiful and functional blanket for yourself or someone you love. Here you can learn the basics on how to go about making your own quilt.

Basic Quilting

  • How to Stitch Quilts

    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. Read More

  • How to Prepare Materials for Quilting

    You've accumulated an assortment of pretty fabrics and planned your quilt design. Before the fun begins, the material must be clean and wrinkle-free. Read More

  • How to Cut Quilt Pieces

    Fitting quilt pieces together is like constructing a jigsaw puzzle, and each section must be cut precisely to fit. Although this requires care and patience, the process Read More

  • How to Make a Quilt

    Making a quilt can be very fun. You can make a quilt at your leisure or speed up the process by using a sewing machine as opposed to quilting by hand. To make a quilt, you Read More

  • How to Collect Materials for Quilting

    Frugal pioneer homemakers salvaged scraps from old clothing and stitched them into comfy quilts. Today's quilt blends the colors, design and textures of a variety of Read More

  • How to Select Quilting Patterns

    After completing the piecing of your quilt, you will need to select a quilting pattern that complements and completes your quilt. Quilting is the process by which you Read More

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The classic quilt

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