Quilting Department

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!

Glossary of Terms

Bookmark this glossary of common quilting terms that every quilter should know! There is a wealth of knowledge here.

How to Do the Herringbone Stitch (Embroidery Stitch)

Discover how to make the herringbone stitch with this detailed photo tutorial and video tutorial.

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!

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.

LAYER CAKE QUILTS

Use layer cake fabric precuts to make these beautiful quilts.Learn all of the reasons to use precut fabric when quilting!

Quilt Color Scheme

Explore the many helpful ideas for choosing a quilt color scheme as well las choosing various fabrics for a quilt.

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.

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.

Slouchy Patchwork Witch Hat Tutorial & Free Printable Pattern

Learn how to make a patchwork witch hat with this tutorial and free downloadable PDF pattern pieces. Customize for any size!

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!

Christmas Tree Mug Rug Pattern! It's Reversible

If you want to make a mug rug this Christmas for yourself or for gifting, use our free Christmas Tree Mug rug pattern and holiday fabric from your stash. 

Pumpkin Mug Rug Tutorial

Learn how to make a cute Halloween pumpkin mug rug with this free pattern. An ideal project tutorial for using up scrap pieces of fabric.

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.

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.

CRAZY QUILT PATTERNS & PROJECTS

Go crazy with these free crazy quilt and crazy patchwork quilt patterns and projects!

Jelly Roll Mug Rug Pattern Tutorial (Honeybee Theme)

Learn to make a themed mug rug from a jelly roll of fabric with our free pattern. Our honeybee themed mug rugs are quick, easy and fun to make.

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.

Quilted Drawstring Backpack

Sew a stylish, functional drawstring backpack with this tutorial.  From  Janome

Yo-Yo Pumpkin & Yo-Yo Turkey

Make adorable fabric pumpkins and turkeys with fabric yo-yos, felt and a few other supplies.  From  Needlepointers.com Associate

1 Million Pillowcase Challenge

Turn your love of quilting and sewing into messages of comfort, hope and love – for a foster child, a cancer patient, victims of domestic violence, and others by donating pillowcase to local charities in your community.  From  AllPeopleQuilt.com

Fabric Place Basement - Alexandria, VA

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.

Ladyfingers Sewing Studio (ONLINE ONLY)

Another fabric store Chris and Annette visited in June 2022. It's now only an online store! The owner, Gail Kessler, is the designer of the Andover Dimples line of fabric. Along with her collection of fabric, Ladyfingers features fabrics from other fine companies and lot of sewing kits. She appears to gear toward brighter colors. A Bernina Excellence Dealer and Accuquilt distributer.

Memorial & Bereavement Quilts - How to Plan

Learn about planning a memorial quilt, including who should receive the quilt, what can be used to make a quilt, tips on sorting, and costs.  From  Too Cool T-Shirt Quilts

Mid-Altantic Shop Hop 2025 (Round 2)

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

Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza

When: September 11 - 14, 2025 Where: Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, 100 Station Avenue, Oaks, Pennsylvania. Website has more information.  From  Quilt Festivals by Mancuso Show Management

Piecing Your Quilt Backing

This guide will help you piece the perfect backing with common quilting cotton. Just follow these three steps and you’ll have a perfect-sized quilt backing in no time!  From  Kitchen Table Quilting

Quick and Easy T-shirt Quilt Tutorial

With these tips, design decisions and making instructions, learn how to make a quick and easy quilt with t-shirts.  From  National Quilter's Circle

Quilt Color Wheel

Understanding quilt color elements! A color wheel is a great tool for quilters to visually organize color relationships in a simple way. Learn more by reading this article.  From  National Quilters Circle

The Quilting Parlour (formerly Tomorrow's Treasures) - Crofton, MD

A large selection of fabrics, with lots of novelty prints and batiks. They also carry minky and flannel. They have a nice sale room, with some garment fabrics, and vinyl. They have a good number of kits, patterns, and panels, with some machine embroidery patterns.