Posts tagged: "free quilting patterns"

  1. Free patchwork download from Kim Diehl

    Posted by on May 30, 2013

    Detail of “Buttercream Twist” (free quilt pattern download below) When Kim Diehl and Laurie Baker combined their talents to write Homestyle Quilts, their goal was simple…literally. They aimed to present you with simple patterns (13 + 2 bonus projects), simple techniques (like Kim’s invisible machine appliqué), and simple recipes to fix and forget (to leave [...]

  2. Crushing on neutrals: free pillow pattern

    Posted by on May 2, 2013

    Neutral quilt patterns are all the rage—and it’s hard to argue with the trend. Neutral quilts have a way of exuding elegance and beauty no matter where you display them, adding a touch of sophistication to any space. Best of all? They coordinate with any space too. Traditional pomp, country flair, modern minimal, and more—toss [...]

  3. To brighten your day: new freebies!

    Posted by on February 7, 2013

    Think flowers. Think pretty. Think pink. Think spring! Also think FREE. Why? Because it’s the latest launch of free quilt patterns today at Stitch This! • Cindy Lammon’s free table runner pattern (detail, left) features just a bit of patchwork and floral appliqué—a perfect weekend project that’ll infuse your table with springtime vibes. • Evelyn [...]

  4. Gift ideas for quilters (+ Christmas block pattern)

    Posted by on December 3, 2012

    If you’re firming up a holiday gift list for your quilting friends, you may face a common question: What do you get for the quilter who has it all? Perhaps the friend you’re thinking of has enough fabric to make an Olympic-sized swimming pool cover. Maybe she has enough rulers, tools, and gadgets to build [...]

  5. Quilt, sew, knit, and crochet for Sandy

    Posted by on November 10, 2012

    Images and stories from the aftermath of Hurricane Sandy—which caused severe damage in New Jersey and New York—continue to remind us that people will be left with challenges for many months, even years to come. Our hearts go out to the residents and volunteers on the East Coast who are picking up the pieces. Craft [...]

  6. “Witch” way to a quick (free) Halloween quilt?

    Posted by on October 4, 2012

    Blast of wind, crunch of leaves, wrap of scarf (hello, long sleeves). For many, nothing brings more excitement to October than the anticipation of its last day arriving—Halloween! But until then, the fun is in the costume creating, the treat making, and the decorating. With Halloween quilts, you can typically go in two directions: cute [...]

  7. Freebie day! Savor summer with “Tangerine Tango”

    Posted by on August 17, 2012

    For many in the US, the August heat has set in. Time for swimming excursions, midday movies, evening picnics, and iced… anything. While many take to the indoors to wait for the final heat wave of the year to end, there’s no reason to mope the month away in front of the portable fan. Why [...]

  8. Skip the rush! Free Christmas patterns to sew now

    Posted by on July 6, 2012

    It’s July—the heat is on! Time for beach play, star-spangled parades, dripping popsicles, and showy fireworks. But what are quilt shops across the country gearing up for in July? Why, a quilted Christmas, of course! They remember what we quilters can forget during the lazy summer months—without a nudge to start stitching now, there might [...]

  9. Join a cause to quilt for: Quilts of Valor

    Posted by on May 22, 2012

    val•or [val-er] noun boldness or determination in facing great danger, especially in battle; heroic courage; bravery: a medal for valor. In 2003, a mother from Anacortes, Washington, watched her son go off to war. And while the nation’s focus turned toward sending much-needed supplies to troops in the field, Catherine Roberts wondered about the wounded [...]

  10. Free and easy quilt patterns for summer stitching

    Posted by on May 15, 2012

    We’ve made it halfway through the month of May—can you believe it? Time for summer stitching! Get inspired to pack a picnic, lounge at the beach, make over your bedroom, or throw a patriotic party with our all-new collection of free patchwork patterns to download. You can download the patterns below for free when you [...]