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.
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New Tutorials and Pages
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![CHARM PACK PROJECTS]()
Free quilt tutorials using precut charm squares abound on this page. Use a free charm pack pattern to make beautiful charm square projects.
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![D20 Dice Foundation Paper Piecing Pattern (20 Sided Dice)]()
This free D20 dice foundation paper piece pattern and tutorial will be a hit with RPG fans! Use this free pattern and tutorial to make quilts and other items.
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![DIY Baby Play Mat from an Alphabet Panel]()
This DIY alphabet play mat pattern is perfect for sewing beginners and comes together fast! Learn how to sew a quilted play mat.
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![FAT QUARTER QUILT PATTERNS]()
Find the perfect plan for making quilts from fat quarters. Use coordinating precuts to make your quilt quick, easy and inexpensive.
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![How to Make Fabric Postcards]()
This tutorial will show how to make fabric postcards. These are fun small sewing & quilting projects that use your creativity.
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![How to Widen Quilt Backing Fabric]()
Learn how to easily widen your quilt backing fabric with a simple vertical strip set. Watch our video or read our post for a fun pieced strip idea!
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![Hunter's Star Table Runner Pattern for Accuquilt Go! and Hunter's Star Die]()
Free pattern to make a Hunter's Star Table Runner using an Accuquilt Go! cutting system and the Hunter's Star Block on Board Die.
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![Learn the Basics of Strip Piecing Quilt Blocks]()
Learn the art of strip piecing, a technique used to make quick and accurate pieced squares.
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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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![Quilter's Slidelock Pros and Cons]()
The Quilter's Slidelock is a tool that helps you cut fabric for quilting, sewing and crafting more accurately AND more safely. Learn Pros and Cons!
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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![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 Join Quilt Batting Pieces Together]()
What to do with leftover batting? Learn how to join batting pieces together with sewing machine.
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![Long and Short Stitch Embroidery (Blanket Stitch)]()
This embroidery how to is a tutorial on making the decorative long and short blanket stitch embroidery design.
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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 Make Fidget Quilts for Alzheimer's Patients]()
Learn how to make a fidget quilt with our free video and photo tutorial. A fidget quilt is a lap quilt which helps provide stimulation for the fidgeting hands.
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![How to Sew a Patriotic Placemat with Bandanas]()
Enjoy this lovely free patriotic placemat pattern! This fabric placemat is perfect for Fourth of July celebrations as well as other summer patriotic holidays.
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![TOTES, BAGS & PURSES]()
Find free patterns for quilted tote bags, quilted purses, and handmade pouches that will all be put to great use! And they are so fun to make as well!
New Stuff
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Here are some ideas for the back of your quilt.
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A Quilter's Table
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Use these ideas for pieced backing for quilts to make your quilt back as beautiful as the front of your quilt.
From
Quiltipping
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Get inspired by these pieced backing ideas for modern quilts. These simple quilt backing patterns will take your quilts to the next level!
From
Designed To Quilt
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This quilt backing chart is based on 45" wide fabric and for quilts under 72" wide.
From
Quiltville
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This lovely chandelier quilt pattern includes a free YouTube demonstration by Jenny Doan of MSQC.
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Lella Boutique
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This super quick and easy baby quilt is made using two charm packs.
From
Jessica Dayon
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Perfect for fall this little table topper is made with a charm pack.
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Gigi's Thimble
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This article explains 5 different ways to sew these leftover blocks into place mats depending on the size of the unfinished object.
From
Quilt Social
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In this post, Bryan House Quilts shares their conventional and not-so-common quilt backing idea for fabrics and piecing.
From
Bryan House Quilts
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What is the best quilt backing fabric? There are different options depending on your budget, your sewing skills, and your preferences. This article explores quilt backing fabric options.
From
Design to Quilt