Quilting

Quilting astronaut Karen Nyberg invites you to make a star-themed quilt block for her Astronomical Quilts Block Challenge! Click through for block ideas plus links to Karen’s stories about her out-of-this world quilting experience.

… you finish a quilt and you can’t quite believe it’s actually done! That very thing happened to me today. I put the final stitch in a quilt that has been on the go for at least a…

These aren't your granny's quilts

Experiment with ‘wavy’ rulers to add movement, dimension to quilts...

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Quilting is a craft that has been around since, according to Emporia State University, 3400 B.C. Known for sure to have been used by the Egyptian Pharaohs, quilting eventually spread from the Middle East to Europe. For sure, bed quilts were used in..

Quilting Counts! Really, when you think about it, it’s the stitching through the layers that transforms a top into a quilt, so make sure it contributes in full measure to the beauty of your quilt! Elegant & Powerful Straight Lines: Fully integrated and thoughtfully planned quilting enhances and supports the quilt. By integrated, I mean that the quilted stitch design should tell the same story as the quilt’s composition. Strong lines make a very noticeable contribution to the visual impact of…

Exploding Star Quilt Block. Free Sewing Tutorial and Pattern. Which uses no-waste flying geese, half square triangles, and has an economy block...

Baby Four Patch quilt pattern Great opportunity to use a novelty print for baby, what will you choose? When printing - Select "flip on the short side" for two sided printing. This easy pattern features a crib size baby quilt. Choose two or three prints to make this baby quilt. Yardages are separated to make it easy for you to decide layout of prints. Pattern shows easy fabric requirements, cutting and sewing instructions. We have made this quilt time and again in many variations for new…

When it comes to quilting, learning how to start can be both difficult and intimidating. See how to take the worry out of the quilting process.

When I think of crafts, I picture these weird-looking items floating on Etsy like eternal shipwrecks that rise to the surface every time you genuinely need something. I mean, there’s nothing wrong with pursuing your hobby, but it’s a whole different story if you’re trying to make money out of something you wouldn’t buy yourself. Hence, there’s an entire craft-shaming movement that humorously mocks such instances.

Looking to get started quilting? These quilting tips for beginners will help make the process easier for your first quilt.

The first time I made a quilt I wasn't quite sure how to sew on the binding. I spent a lot of time making a quilt for my mom's 80th birthday, and I didn't want to mess it up by doing a poor job on the binding. Fortunately, I have a co-worker friend who is an avid quilter and gave me a super easy way to bind it.