Quilting Department
Quilt crafts are for more than dressing your bed! Today, quilting is used for home décor, clothing and much more.
Our Quilting department will show you the basics and teach you piecing techniques. You’ll find tips and hints, quilt blocks, free projects and even a quilt shop finder to help you find your local quilting store. And for the more-advanced quilter, you’ll find information on the foundation or paper piecing technique of quilting.
Shopping online for your quilting supplies is easy and convenient through our online store.
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New Tutorials and Pages
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![Fabric Preparation and Cutting]()
Preparing fabric and proper fabric cutting is key to a successful finished quilt that is smooth, accurate, and long lasting. Learn tips here!
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![Glossary of Terms]()
Bookmark this glossary of common quilting terms that every quilter should know! There is a wealth of knowledge here.
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![How to Do the Herringbone Stitch (Embroidery Stitch)]()
Discover how to make the herringbone stitch with this detailed photo tutorial and video tutorial.
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![How to Make a Quilters Knot]()
Learn how to tie a quilter's knot with our tutorial and easy step-by-step photo guide. It's perfect for hand sewing, quilting, and hidden knots in fabric!
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![How to make a Scrappy Quilt Binding]()
Learn how to make a scrappy quilt binding for your next quilting project! Get ready to add some pizzaz!
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![How to sew an Easy Self Binding Baby Blanket with Minky Plush Fabric]()
Learn how to sew a self binding to a baby blanket with plush fabric and perfect mitered corners.
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![LAYER CAKE QUILTS]()
Use layer cake fabric precuts to make these beautiful quilts.Learn all of the reasons to use precut fabric when quilting!
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![Quilt Color Scheme]()
Explore the many helpful ideas for choosing a quilt color scheme as well las choosing various fabrics for a quilt.
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![Quilt Sandwich Assembly]()
Learn the many ways to baste the three layers of a quilt into a quilt sandwich using both traditional and nontraditional methods.
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![Quilter's Mat Storage for Small Spaces]()
Discover an effective tip for safely storing cutting mats in small living spaces. Protect your quilting mat from damage while maximizing storage efficiency.
Trending this Week
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![JELLY ROLL QUILTS & PROJECTS]()
Explore the many free jelly roll quilt patterns as well as other jelly roll projects. These fun precuts reduce cutting and speed up sewing!
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![MUG RUG PATTERNS]()
Looking for a quick and very usable quilting craft? Make a mug rug that is like a coaster but just the right size for a mug and a snack. They are fun to make and beautiful to look at.
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![50 Awesome Gift Ideas to Sew and Quilt]()
Our gifts to sew list has 50 sewing projects ideas. This list has something for everyone, whether the gift is for a friend, family member, teacher, others.
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![ENGLISH PAPER PIECING PATTERNS]()
Find free English paper piecing patterns and English paper piecing templates using hexagon paper piecing along with many other creative shapes.
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![CRAZY QUILT PATTERNS & PROJECTS]()
Go crazy with these free crazy quilt and crazy patchwork quilt patterns and projects!
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![How to sew a super easy table runner (10 minute table runner)]()
Learn how to sew an easy table runner in less than an hour. Make this quick 4 seam table runner as a gift! Also named the 10 minute table runner.
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![Panel Quilt Patterns & Ideas]()
Quilt panels make for a quick and easy quilt project. Look here for unique uses for fabric panels for quilting along with panel quilt patterns and ideas.
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![How to do the Basic Blanket Stitch]()
Learn how to do the blanket stitch with this blanket stitch tutorial. It's used as an edging to attach applique designs, finish felt toys and ornaments.
Free Items of the Week
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Here is a tutorial on how to sew a nine-patch quilt.
From
A Quilting Life
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Discover the delightful quilt-as-you-go technique as you create a twisted ribbon table runner with this free tutorial. This project is not only simple but also a fantastic way to use leftover fabric strips.
From
Patchwork Posse
New Stuff
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Small selection of fabric, but had a good selection of both Aboriginal and African designs. They also have a good selection of canvas. They carry beads, punch-needle, a small amount of hand embroidery, and pre-made clothes and bags. They have a good selection of notions, sewing machine feet, and other accessories. They also sell longarms and sewing machines.
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We love this store; there is a huge assortment of top quality fabrics for every creative project at reasonable prices, all in one fabric store. They have quilting, upholstery, home decorating, bridal, and fashion fabrics, along with a large assortment of sewing notions.
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Small selection of fabric, with some panels and very few pre-cuts. A cute little shop.
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BONUS! NOT A FABRIC OR QUILT STORE! BUT WORTH A STOP IF YOU LIKE NEEDLEWORK! This shop is chock full of needlework patterns, embroidery floss, ada cloth, buttons, and anything else you could dream of if you like cross stitch.
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Small selection of fabric, but with a good supply of flannels in all different patterns. They have a lot of kits for small, unique things. They have some fat quarter bundles, but not many other pre-cuts. While it is a small shop, they also provide classes, and make great use of the space. This shop seems a little more expensive than others.
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Chris, Milo, and Annette spent a fun-filled long weekend shop hopping through Maryland, Delaware, and Virginia. Over four days, we visited 18 quilt shops—each with its own charm and inspiration. Come along as we share some of the fabrics, patterns, and kits we discovered (and couldn’t resist bringing home) along the way!
From
Needlepointers.com
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Medium selection of fabric, with a lot of batiks. Lots of fat quarters and fat quarter bundles. They carry a good amount of patterns. They offer longarm services, repair services and classes. They also carry Brother, Juki, INNOVA, and Baby Lock machines
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A large selection of fabric with a lot of panels. This store is very nicely organized by color, and has a great selection of batiks. They have a small amount of garment fabrics and some cotton canvas. They have a lot of patterns as well.
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Small selection of fabrics, but a lot of patterns and fat quarters. They have some linen fabrics as well. They also offer classes. Chris was their 600th shop hopper, and got a prize!
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Medium selection of fabric, with a lot of fat quarters and a lot of patterns, panels and kits. They have a good clearance section. They carry a lot of sewing supplies and Bernina machines. They also provide classes.