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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![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 Double Fold Binding or French Fold Binding for Quilts]()
Sew strips of fabric together to make a double-fold binding for the next quilt project such as a quilt, wall hanging, mug rug, or placemat.
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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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![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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![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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![Totally Scrappy Quilt]()
Create a stunning Totally Scrappy Quilt using leftover fabric! Learn more about transforming scraps into a beautiful quilt.
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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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![CRAZY QUILT PATTERNS & PROJECTS]()
Go crazy with these free crazy quilt and crazy patchwork quilt patterns and projects!
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![DIY Easy Hanging Washcloth Kitchen Towel Pattern]()
Sew a quick and easy hanging kitchen towel from a store-purchased washcloth and towel.
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![How to Make an Easy Strip Quilt (Free Pattern)]()
A strip quilt is a quick and time-saving way to whip up a quilt and is the ultimate quilt for beginner quilters. Learn how to sew one with this tutorial.
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![How to Install Plastic Snaps (KAM Snaps). It's A Snap!]()
Learn How to install Kam snaps using Kam snap pliers. These plastic snaps are great to use in many sewing projects. Try plastic snaps for clothing!
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![Rag Quilt]()
Use the free rag quilt patterns to sew up a quick and easy rag quilt! If you need tips and instructions, this is the place to learn how to make a rag quilt!
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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.
New Stuff
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Here is a tutorial on how to cut fabric on the bias.
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Bobbin In Quilts
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A strip or strips of fabric sewn around the outer edges of the main quilt design to frame it and make the quilt larger.
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Sew Can She
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Choosing fabrics for a quilt or project can be challenging for some quilters. This blog post shares helpful tips and tricks that work for any style or color palette.
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Diary of A Quilter
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This post discusses various DIY cutting table options for your sewing and quilting studio.
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Closet Core Patterns
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Build a DIY sewing and cutting table with cubbies underneath with this free tutorial.
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Sew Can She
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Assemble your quilt with a serger and one layer cake bundle following this fun tutorial!
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Over the Edge Serging with Jen
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Check out this tutorial video and also step-by-step written instructions on how to cut templates for quilting.
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Suzy Quilts
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When quilting, curved piecing and irregular shapes are two things that will require working with templates. This post has some key tips on working with templates.
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Cotton and Joy
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Some quilt patterns will require you to make a template. In this blog post, you will learn the making, the use and the cutting of multiple templates.
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Denyse Schmidt Quilts
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