Posts tagged: "quilting for beginners"

  1. The easiest quilt pattern ever

    Posted by on May 7, 2013

    How many times in your quilting life have you found yourself needing to bang out a quilt as quickly as possible? Perhaps you’re a beginner who wants to make a quilt that’s not too complicated. Or, maybe you’re like me and don’t find matching points and navigating complicated piecing fun (just call me the Pointless [...]

  2. Mentoring beginners: quilting, knitting, crochet

    Posted by on April 2, 2013

    Over the years, more than one of my friends has accused me of being an enabler. I’m not ashamed to admit it. I am an enabler. I encourage friends to buy a fabulous piece of fabric, a new yarn, or a fun new pattern. And it’s not just that I’m hoping they’ll stimulate our economy. [...]

  3. How to press quilt seams

    Posted by on March 28, 2013

    You’ve rotary cut with precision, you’ve stitched perfect ¼" seams. So when you go to sew your units together, why aren’t things matching up? If you’ve cut and sewn to the best of your ability, the culprit corrupting your quilt blocks just might be…a tumultuous relationship between you and your iron. There’s always been debate [...]

  4. Big-block quilt patterns for beginners and beyond (+ giveaway!)

    Posted by on March 7, 2013

    Are you familiar with the three Fs of quiltmaking? No? Oh, it’s a very sophisticated method for determining whether or not you’ll turn a quilt pattern into an actual quilt: It’s gotta be Fun. It’s gotta be Fast. And it’s gotta be Fabulous. Okay, so maybe it’s not a sophisticated approach. But it’s a helpful [...]

  5. 3 ways to party on National Quilting Day

    Posted by on March 4, 2013

    Quilters, it’s time to plan a party! Saturday, March 16, is National Quilting Day—now in its 22nd year—and quilters all over the nation are required to accomplish three things on that day (yes, required!): 1. Let your little quilty light shine. 2. Sew yourself silly. 3. Share your passion for quilting with others. Easy enough, [...]

  6. Patterns for charm squares + fabric-trade tips

    Posted by on February 18, 2013

    Charm squares. We love to admire their colors, stack them in piles, imagine them as quilts. How can you get more of them? Well, visiting your local quilt shop is a good first step (as though you needed to be told). And you can always cut your own. But if you want more charm squares [...]

  7. Super-quick Christmas decorating

    Posted by on November 23, 2012

    The 2012 holiday season has officially kicked off! Whether you’ve collected Christmas decorating items to display in your home over years or over decades, showing off a few new pieces can infuse your home with fresh charm and cheer. To renew your holiday decor, check out this collection of quick Christmas quilts and other projects. [...]

  8. What to make with batiks? Your stash awaits… (+ giveaway)

    Posted by on October 15, 2012

    Who wants to ’fess up to having an exotic, lush, gorgeous, and hefty stash of batiks—that you’ve barely cut into? If you’re like me, the striking colors and unusual textures of batiks grab you at the quilt shop and won’t let go…so you bring the lovely stacks home. But once they’re nestled all snug in [...]

  9. Cuddle-able quilts for baby

    Posted by on September 20, 2012

    Meet Cuddle Me Quick, an adorable collection of baby quilts by Christine Porter and Darra Williamson. These two expert quilters are sure to make your next handmade gifting experience easy and fun. As you may already know, Christine is an accomplished and dedicated member of the quilting community, with an impressive list of shows, lectures, [...]

  10. Can easy quilts be amazing quilts too? (+giveaway)

    Posted by on September 18, 2012

    She’s back! June Dudley, Editor of Quiltmaker magazine, is stopping by our blog today to tell you about our latest collaboration. Released just last week, Easy Quilts for Beginners and Beyond is packed full of quilt designs for beginners or for the experienced quilter who wants a quick and easy project. Easy can be interesting! [...]