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 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.
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![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!
Trending this Week
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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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![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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![POT HOLDERS / POT PADS]()
Sewing a potholder; how to make a DIY potholder, including quilted potholders with the best collection of potholder patterns.
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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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![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.
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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 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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![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.
Free Items of the Week
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Sew a stylish, functional drawstring backpack with this tutorial.
From
Janome
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Make adorable fabric pumpkins and turkeys with fabric yo-yos, felt and a few other supplies.
From
Needlepointers.com Associate
New Stuff
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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
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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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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.
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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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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
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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
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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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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.