Skip to content

Disappearing Hourglass Blocks – Tutorial

    Tartan shows us a simple and elegant way to create a Disappearing Hourglass Quilt with layer cakes (10-inch squares of pre-cut fabric). You can see the step-by-step pictures at the link below. Full post: Disappearing Hourglass

    a tale of two quilts

      This quilt tutorial is available for free…  Full post: a tale of two quilts

      Spiral Block Tutorial

        The spiral block is a simple but elegant design that you can create with some basic cutting and sewing skills. You can find a detailed tutorial with all the measurements and instructions at the link… 

        Scrap Jar Stars – Tutorial

          I’m a big fan of upcycling and transforming old stuff into new treasures. I think it’s a great way to save money and be creative at the same time. That’s why I was so excited… 

          Friendship Quilt Free Pattern

            The Friendship quilt pattern makes a stunning design, thanks in part to interesting geometric shapes. It uses a repeat of the Friendship Star quilt block and measures about 43 inches square. Download the two-page Friendship… 

            Winter Blues Table Runner – Free Quilt Tutorial

              For this tutorial, I began with a pile of mostly blue and white snowflake/snowman themed fabrics. I keep them in a fabric covered box with a lid. I have this thing about “color-coding”. The navy… 

              The Lattice Block – Tutorial

                This block is a quick and easy block that can be very visually striking when the right colour/print combinations are made. The block pictured above is made up of two of my favourite teal fabrics.… 

                Ruby Red is Stunning in This Quilt – Tutorial

                  If you love red-and-white quilts, you’ll adore this one by Lila Taylor Scott. She used scrappy fabrics to make three different star blocks that look amazing together. The quilt has a stunning contrast and a… 

                  Beach House Baby Quilt – Tutorial

                    For the hexagons, I found this cute charm pack of “Beach House” by Kate Nelligan for Moda. I have had it since the spring. And now that summer’s over, I figured it could help revive… 

                    Machine Sewn Hexagons Tutorial

                      Below, you will find a tutorial for sewing whole hexagons by machine. This is also part 2 of the Oblongagonalong Quilt Along instructions.

                      Cathedral Window Pillow – Tutorial

                        The Cathedral Window pattern is famous for its intricate, folded layers that create a beautiful 3D effect, showing off focus fabrics in a way that regular quilting just can’t match. While April admits it’s a… 

                        45 Free Jelly Roll Quilt Patterns

                          If you’ve ever succumbed to the temptation of a jelly roll (and we’re not talking about donuts), you’re probably in need of some creative jelly roll quilt ideas to use up all those 2-1/2″ strips… 

                          Jelly Roll Quilt Patterns

                            Jelly roll quilts are easy to make and stitch together in a flash. Here are a few of my favorite free patterns to help you stitch up a storm. Full Post: Jelly Roll Quilt

                            Log Cabin Quilt Tutorial

                              Introducing the Timeless Log Cabin Quilt Tutorial! Delve into the rich history of this quilt pattern, which is said to date back even further than the pioneer days in the United States. Legends suggest that… 

                              The American Spirit Quilt – Free Pattern

                                The quilt has 12 blocks, each twelve inches square, with a three inch border. Finished size is 42×54 For a larger quilt you can make additional blocks or add different borders to expand it. There…