When Stitch This! launched just over a year ago, one of our goals was to pack posts with interesting, fun, and helpful quilting tutorials. Recently we took an inventory of those quilting tutorials and were giddy to find that we’d amassed 52 so far—that’s about one tute a week!
Today we’ve classified, categorized, and compartmentalized those 52 quilting tutorials into one handy post that you can refer to again and again. Bookmark it, pin it, however you do it—just be sure to save this page for the times when you need it!
Got a burning question about quilting that isn’t answered with a tutorial below? Make a quilting-tutorial request in the comments—our aim is to answer every quiltmaking query you can come up with.
Share our “52 quilting tutorials” post with your quilting friends:
Choosing fabrics for quilts
Scraps, strips, and precuts
Designing quilts
Basic quiltmaking techniques
Pattern tutorials
Appliqué
Paper piecing
Machine quilting
Finishing techniques
Sewing techniques
Just for fun
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Did we miss a topic? What quilting tutorials would you like to see? Tell us in the comments and we’ll consider your idea for a future post!
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—Sandra Petersen Callegari on May 21, 2013Sewing tecnics
—Sandra Petersen Callegari on May 21, 2013Love the tutorials, but was really looking for one on hand quilting. Thanks for all the information.
—Sandy Fontana on May 21, 2013Sandy
I noticed an error on the flying geese tutorial. Under Flippy Flippy Finish there is a table with cutting directions. The third column titled Small Triangles should instruct to cut 2 squares not 1 square. Might confuse someone.
Oh dear! Thanks so much for the heads-up, Debra! We’ll be sure and get it fixed.
—Debra B, on May 21, 2013~Cornelia
I was happy when you started this informative newsletter and have been watching them faithfully from the beginning (I think). Thank you for making this complete file to use again and again, it is really helpful and fun.
PJ
Thanks so much for your kind words, PJ!
—Phyllis Good on May 21, 2013~Cornelia
Oh, my gosh! You are the best! I have read, reread, and referred to these articles many times. Thank you!
—Karen on May 21, 2013Great job! I bookmarked, for sure.
—Judy Smith on May 21, 2013More tutorials like these would be heavenly!
Some ideas:
—Lynne on May 21, 2013– Caring for your sewing machine (lint removal, replacing needles, adjusting tension, needle-up when threading through tension disks, when to get professional servicing, how to tell when timing needs adjusting, etc.) [I could write this one – would you like a draft?]
– Converting a traditional pieced pattern to paper-pieced [Another one I could write?]
– Quilting with flannel (larger seam allowance, more lint, what needle, etc.)
– Embroidery on crazy quilts: past, present, future.
how about
—jackie on May 21, 2013ufo busting/motivation tips
scraps, cutting/storing, using, taking a quilt pattern and making it scrappy
simple/quick quilts from precuts for last minute gifts
I am looking for a tutorial in machine quilting. How to make the leap from stitching in the ditch to free-motion.
—Barb on May 21, 2013Wow, thanks! I will be referring back to this post again and again.
—DianeH on May 21, 2013Great job.
Ok – the quilt in the picture above – the one with the words "52 quilting tutorials" beneath it – where can I find a pattern for this quilt? Thanks!
Hi Karen,
—Karen H on May 21, 2013That quilt is called "Pie in the Sky" and is in the book Simple Graces, by Kim Diehl.
~Cornelia
I have just inherited antique quilts at least 80 years old. One antique applique quilt needs to be cleaned and possible stain removal. Other just need to be preserved. What would be your recommendations.
Thanks,
Donna
Hi Donna,
Oh, how wonderful that these antiques have been entrusted to someone who truly understands their value!
None of here at Martingale are experts on the subject and your antiques are too precious for a non-expert to tell you what you should do! I did find this link on QuiltHistory.com on repair and restoration.
I hope this helps get you started!
~Cornelia
—Donna Viar on May 21, 2013Machine applique’ and paper piecing and I are not good friends. Thanks for including tutorials on them. I’ve posted several of your credited articles in our Guild’s newsletter for our new members to learn from. Keep up the good work, you’ll probaby never know how much you’ve taught us all "how to do something" and from the tutorials, we’ve gone forth creating better quilts.
Keep smiling,
—Lynnita Shipman on May 21, 2013They’re all great posts….thanks so much…have learnt a lot this year….Have a Great day!!!!
—Darlene Krystal on May 22, 2013I would like to know the process from A-Z on how to design fabric, have it made, and selling it. Thanks, Nancy
—Nancy Bryant on May 22, 2013Love the tutorials would love one on Quilt as you go
—Vicki Bourke on May 23, 2013I`ll bookmark this.Thanks so much,have this all together is fantastic!!
—rosa on May 24, 2013Thank you! Thank you! Thank you! Already bookmarked…great resource go-to page!
—Rhonda D. on May 24, 2013These are awesome. Would luv to see some on strip piecing and/or quilt as u go by rows. Thx
—Deb on May 26, 2013Thank you so much for all this wonderful information for everyone. As a new quilter this is priceless. I know it will help me to increase my quilting skills. I look forward to trying many of these techniques, and tips to better what I attempt.
—Susan P. on May 27, 2013Deb Have you tried the Trip Around the World Quilt?
—Vada Semple on May 27, 2013I have just found your website and I will certainly become a regular reader and look forward to seeing all your previous posts. This really looks to be a website I could really enjoy and appreciate. Thank you.
—magsiesss on June 1, 2013I would love help with knowing what needle to use when, and what threads are best for different kinds of quilting and sewing projects. Cotton vs. polyester, Egyptian vs. regular cotton. The options are endless. Something so simple, yet not often talked about. Maybe others are just as confused about this topic as I am?
—Lisa on June 4, 2013I am desperate to learn how to quilt!! I love both machine and hand sewing, and have basic skills. I am pinning your tutorials for future reference but need a recommendation for how to get started in quilting. Thank you!!!!
—Kate on June 18, 2013PS: I am awed by all of your expertice and beautiful quilting!!!!
I love what you have done. Thanks!!
—Charlotte ralston on July 2, 2013What a wonderful informative site. I am thrilled to have found you. I did find you through Pinterest, just in case you were wondering. You are all over the site too. Thanks again.
—Sonia Rumzi on July 10, 2013This is my first time go to see at here and i am really pleassant to read all at one
—make a free website blog on September 20, 2013place.
Quilting to go
—Nancy on November 1, 2013I would love a tutorial on disposable diaper covers. The covers are made of fabric and can fasten with velcro or snaps. I’ve seen them completed and they’re so cute for boys or girls. I’d like a tutorial so I can make for shower gifts or something fun for infant grandkids. Thank you for asking!
—DIANNE PATTERSON BURNS on December 30, 2013machinetiying
—lila on February 21, 2014I am being to see quilts quilted to the point it becomes one big "pot holder". They look beautiful, but hang stiff at the shows when I see them. How much quilting is enough? Often the batting reads quilt up to 4″ apart. Why then quilt every 1/4″? I also need more ideas on quilting the border. Should one mark out all patterns? When do you use what in the quilting pattern, which if one is not careful will take away from the beauty of the block.
—Linda Christianson on February 26, 2014I just like the helpful information you provide on your articles. I will bookmark your blog and test once more here frequently. I’m moderately certain I will learn many new stuff right here! Best of luck for the next! dadfkdaebdfe
—Johng425 on May 2, 2014Love to know more details in quilting
—siji on July 7, 2014Thank you for putting all these tips in one place! So good to be able to find everything together in one place.
—Suzanne on October 31, 2014I didn’t see anything on "scant" 1/4 seam
—Flor Chavarria on January 27, 20151/4 ‘ seam
getting accurate points
GREAT LIST TO KEEP AT HAND
I am putting this in my favorites for easy access
Thanks
I really appreciate all this information you gave us. It answer’s so many important topics. I also am a huge fan of Kim Diehl! When I get to my computer, I will print out the other topics you brought together for us. Thank you so much.
—Carolyn J Bradley on February 20, 2015О, спасибо!!!
Translation: Ok thanks!!!
—Vera on June 28, 2015Thanks for sharing. I had not seen this one.
—Margaret Steinacker on July 17, 2015Scanning your website would like to stay in touch..thanks
Hi Edie, feel free to sign up for our emails–we’ll send you our blog posts either daily or weekly. You can sign up here. Thanks for your comment! –Jenny
—edie mosley on September 26, 2015Do you have any patterns for Quilt in a Day?
—Robin on October 19, 2015You did not include trupundo. I would like to see something on trupundo
—Phyllis Sahlin on October 23, 2015I know how nto make rag quilts, but I was wondering, instead of sewing the seams on the outside, can I sew them on the inside, to make it look more like a regular quilt. I will use the blocks like I donfora rag quilt, but alll the seams will be on the inside. I will use a 1/4 inch seam, instead of a 1/2 or 3/4 seam.
Do you understand what I am asking?
I will post a picture of the quilt after I make it, if I can make it the way I am asking.
Thank you,
Bobbie
Hi Bobbie,
—Bobbie Jedinsk on December 18, 2015I don’t see why not, but typically rag quilts include the top fabric, batting and backing fabric sewn together. If you sew your seams to the inside, then it will just be a quilt-and you won’t be able to include the batting and backing in the same way as you would with a rag quilt. Also, your squares are going to come out larger since you are using a smaller seam allowance.
I hope my answer makes sense to you as well. Good luck,
Cornelia/Customer Service
New to machine quilting and looking for the 52 quilting tutorials.
—Cindy on January 17, 2016Thank you.