Quilting: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Quilting Quiz - Are You a Fabriholic? - Fabric Lovers Unite
Are you a fabriholic? My quilting quiz will confirm whether or not you've been bitten by the fabric bug.
Are you a fabriholic? My quilting quiz will confirm whether or not you've been bitten by the fabric bug.
Fabric Quiz
Take the Fabric Quiz to test your knowledge of quilting fabrics.
Take the Fabric Quiz to test your knowledge of quilting fabrics.
Quilting Quiz - Quilt Assembly Quiz
Take the Quilt Assembly Quiz to test your knowledge of quilt making techniques.
Take the Quilt Assembly Quiz to test your knowledge of quilt making techniques.
Rag Quilt Pattern
Here's an easy rag quilt pattern. The quilt is lap quilt size and is made with squares of two sizes. Colors are arranged to create diagonal movement on the surface of the quilt. A free rag quilt pattern from About Quilting.
Here's an easy rag quilt pattern. The quilt is lap quilt size and is made with squares of two sizes. Colors are arranged to create diagonal movement on the surface of the quilt. A free rag quilt pattern from About Quilting.
Fabriholics Quiz Results
Thanks for taking the fabriholics quiz. Are you a fabriholic?
Thanks for taking the fabriholics quiz. Are you a fabriholic?
Mattress Sizes
It's easier to design a quilt when you have know mattress sizes. Use these facts about mattress sizes to make a quilt that fits your bed perfectly.
It's easier to design a quilt when you have know mattress sizes. Use these facts about mattress sizes to make a quilt that fits your bed perfectly.
Free Quilt Patterns
Free quilt patterns. Nearly all of these easy quilt patterns are suitable for beginning quilters. Includes free quilting patterns for complete quilts and quilt block patterns.
Free quilt patterns. Nearly all of these easy quilt patterns are suitable for beginning quilters. Includes free quilting patterns for complete quilts and quilt block patterns.
Easy Baby Quilt Patterns
These easy baby quilt patterns are perfect projects for anyone who's making a first quilt. They go together quickly, so you'll be ready to tackle another quilt pattern in no time.
These easy baby quilt patterns are perfect projects for anyone who's making a first quilt. They go together quickly, so you'll be ready to tackle another quilt pattern in no time.
Beginner Quilt Patterns
These beginner quilt patterns are fast and easy -- and all of the patterns on About.com Quilting are free, with detailed instructions and assembly graphics. Get off to a quick start with one of these easy beginner quilt patterns.
These beginner quilt patterns are fast and easy -- and all of the patterns on About.com Quilting are free, with detailed instructions and assembly graphics. Get off to a quick start with one of these easy beginner quilt patterns.
How to Make a Quilt
Learn how to make a quilt from start to finish. My quilting instructions take you step by step through the quiltmaking process, and include plenty of free quilt patterns to get you started.
Learn how to make a quilt from start to finish. My quilting instructions take you step by step through the quiltmaking process, and include plenty of free quilt patterns to get you started.
Pitchers for Tildy's Cabin
Use this free quilt pattern to make Pitchers for Tildy's Cabin, a wallhanging made with Courthouse Steps quilt blocks (a version of the Log Cabin) and appliqu�d pitchers and bowls.
Use this free quilt pattern to make Pitchers for Tildy's Cabin, a wallhanging made with Courthouse Steps quilt blocks (a version of the Log Cabin) and appliqu�d pitchers and bowls.
Fabric Quiz Results
Thanks for taking my Fabric Quiz.
Thanks for taking my Fabric Quiz.
How to Make a Rag Quilt
Rag quilts aren't at all difficult to make, and once you learn the basic technique, you can turn lots of your favorite quilt patterns into rag quilts.
Rag quilts aren't at all difficult to make, and once you learn the basic technique, you can turn lots of your favorite quilt patterns into rag quilts.
Quilting Tool Quiz
Take the Quilting Tool Quiz to test your knowledge of past and present quilting tools and equipment.
Take the Quilting Tool Quiz to test your knowledge of past and present quilting tools and equipment.
Taking Flight Baby Quilt
This pretty baby quilt pattern is assembled by combining Birds in the Air quilt blocks with four patch connector blocks, all on point and surrounded by borders.
This pretty baby quilt pattern is assembled by combining Birds in the Air quilt blocks with four patch connector blocks, all on point and surrounded by borders.
Sewing Machine Tips
Members of the About.com Quilting Community share their favorite sewing machine tips.
Members of the About.com Quilting Community share their favorite sewing machine tips.
How to Make a Fabric Postcard
Tips and techniques to help you make fabric postcards to mail to your family and friends. A fabric postcard can be as simple or intricate as you like, but there are a few guidelines you should follow to help them travel through the postal system undamaged.
Tips and techniques to help you make fabric postcards to mail to your family and friends. A fabric postcard can be as simple or intricate as you like, but there are a few guidelines you should follow to help them travel through the postal system undamaged.
Christmas Table Runner
Here's a festive -- but easy to make -- Christmas table runner. Sew one for the holidays or change the fabrics to make the table runner suit any theme. Let's work on this table runner like we would a mystery quilt -- no peeking ahead if you see it after the pattern is complete.
Here's a festive -- but easy to make -- Christmas table runner. Sew one for the holidays or change the fabrics to make the table runner suit any theme. Let's work on this table runner like we would a mystery quilt -- no peeking ahead if you see it after the pattern is complete.
In the Pinks Baby Quilt
In the Pinks is an easy baby quilt with lots of visual texture running across its surface. Not into pinks? You can change the quilt dramatically by choosing different fabrics.
In the Pinks is an easy baby quilt with lots of visual texture running across its surface. Not into pinks? You can change the quilt dramatically by choosing different fabrics.
How to Make Quilt Binding
It's easy to make quilt binding from any fabric. My tutorial shows you how to make continuous bias binding and crosswise grain binding.
It's easy to make quilt binding from any fabric. My tutorial shows you how to make continuous bias binding and crosswise grain binding.
Mitered Quilt Binding
It's time to sew on the quilt binding, and that means you're almost finished with the quilt! Use these simple quilt binding instructions to sew mitered binding to the sides of your quilt.
It's time to sew on the quilt binding, and that means you're almost finished with the quilt! Use these simple quilt binding instructions to sew mitered binding to the sides of your quilt.
Got Blues? Monochromatic Quilt
Got Blues is a monochromatic quilt pattern with 10" quilt blocks that are arranged on point.
Got Blues is a monochromatic quilt pattern with 10" quilt blocks that are arranged on point.
Star Quilt Pattern
Strip piecing and quick piecing methods help you put this small star quilt together quickly and easily. Its 4-1/2" square star blocks put the quilt somewhere between a miniature and a small wallhanging, helping you get accustomed to small blocks before taking the plunge to true minis.
Strip piecing and quick piecing methods help you put this small star quilt together quickly and easily. Its 4-1/2" square star blocks put the quilt somewhere between a miniature and a small wallhanging, helping you get accustomed to small blocks before taking the plunge to true minis.
Easy Quilt - Road Trip
The Road Trip quilt is an easy quilt pattern that's made using squares and rectangles, with color values arranged to give the quilt up and down "waveline" motion.
The Road Trip quilt is an easy quilt pattern that's made using squares and rectangles, with color values arranged to give the quilt up and down "waveline" motion.
Single Irish Chain Quilt Block
Baby quilt pattern for the Single Irish Chain quilt block.
Baby quilt pattern for the Single Irish Chain quilt block.
Learn to Analyze Patchwork
We can categorize patchwork quilt blocks by the gridded arrangement of their patches. With a little practice, you'll instantly recognize any type of patchwork block and be able to analyze how it goes together.
We can categorize patchwork quilt blocks by the gridded arrangement of their patches. With a little practice, you'll instantly recognize any type of patchwork block and be able to analyze how it goes together.
Christmas Tree Rag Quilt Patte
Use this rag quilt pattern to make an easy Christmas Tree rag quilt.
Use this rag quilt pattern to make an easy Christmas Tree rag quilt.
How to Make Yo-Yos
Learn to make Yo-Yos, those little rosettes that are assembled with circles of fabric. You can use yo yos in lots of ways--even if you don't want to make a full yo-yo quilt.
Learn to make Yo-Yos, those little rosettes that are assembled with circles of fabric. You can use yo yos in lots of ways--even if you don't want to make a full yo-yo quilt.
Floral Rag Quilt Pattern
Here's an easy rag quilt pattern that gives you an opportunity to use a mixture of large florals, small florals, and maybe some tone-on-tone cotton or flannel prints. Another free quilt pattern from About.com Quilting.
Here's an easy rag quilt pattern that gives you an opportunity to use a mixture of large florals, small florals, and maybe some tone-on-tone cotton or flannel prints. Another free quilt pattern from About.com Quilting.
Quilting Quizzes
Take my quilting quizzes to test your quilt making knowledge.
Take my quilting quizzes to test your quilt making knowledge.
Easy Half Square Triangles
Use this quick piecing method to make half square triangle units for your quilt blocks. From About Quilting.
Use this quick piecing method to make half square triangle units for your quilt blocks. From About Quilting.
Quilting Tool Finds: Tapes
Our quilting forum members have found some handy uses for different types of tapes.
Our quilting forum members have found some handy uses for different types of tapes.
Catching the View, Cat Quilt
Have fun stitching this free cat quilt pattern from About Quilting, a wallhanging with three appliqued cats looking at a flower garden just outside the windows.
Have fun stitching this free cat quilt pattern from About Quilting, a wallhanging with three appliqued cats looking at a flower garden just outside the windows.
Needle Helper Tips
Quilting tips to help you get a grip on needles when they're hard to pull through fabric.
Quilting tips to help you get a grip on needles when they're hard to pull through fabric.
How to Make a Scrap Quilt
Tips to help you make a successful scrap quilt.
Tips to help you make a successful scrap quilt.
Christmas Quilt Patterns - Free Christmas Tree Quilt Pattern
You'll find lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Janet Wickell at About.com Quilting.
You'll find lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Janet Wickell at About.com Quilting.
How to Make a Denim Quilt
You don't have to have a special quilt pattern to make a denim quilt, often called a blue jeans quilt, but there are some patterns that area easier to work with than others. Use these tips to prepare your blue jeans fabric and stitch the denim quilt together.
You don't have to have a special quilt pattern to make a denim quilt, often called a blue jeans quilt, but there are some patterns that area easier to work with than others. Use these tips to prepare your blue jeans fabric and stitch the denim quilt together.
Sewing Quarter Inch Seams
Sewing an accurate quarter inch seam allowance is essential for the accuracy of most quilt blocks. You'll find that your quilts go together easily once you've mastered the quarter inch seam.
Sewing an accurate quarter inch seam allowance is essential for the accuracy of most quilt blocks. You'll find that your quilts go together easily once you've mastered the quarter inch seam.
Comforts of Home Quilt Block
Use this free quilt pattern to make the Comforts of Home quilt block. It's a quick and easy patchwork block that you can make scrappy by raiding your fabric stash. Just one of the many free quilt patterns you'll find on About Quilting.
Use this free quilt pattern to make the Comforts of Home quilt block. It's a quick and easy patchwork block that you can make scrappy by raiding your fabric stash. Just one of the many free quilt patterns you'll find on About Quilting.
Mock Log Cabin Block
Here's a free quilt block pattern that looks a bit like a log cabin block--but goes together a lot more quickly and easily, especially when you use chain piecing to assemble it. Another free quilt pattern from About Quilting.
Here's a free quilt block pattern that looks a bit like a log cabin block--but goes together a lot more quickly and easily, especially when you use chain piecing to assemble it. Another free quilt pattern from About Quilting.
Mock Basket Weave Quilt Block
Grab two striped fabrics and cut a bunch of squares. That's all you need to do to make this mock Basket Weave quilt block pattern.
Grab two striped fabrics and cut a bunch of squares. That's all you need to do to make this mock Basket Weave quilt block pattern.
Color Wheel Basics
A color wheel is one tool that quilters can use to help them select fabrics for their quilts. There are no true rules for using a color wheel to combine colors, but there are that help you understand how colors interact with each other.
A color wheel is one tool that quilters can use to help them select fabrics for their quilts. There are no true rules for using a color wheel to combine colors, but there are that help you understand how colors interact with each other.
Darting Birds Quilt Pattern
Use this quilt pattern to make Darting Birds quilt blocks or a Darting Birds quilt with blocks placed on point.
Use this quilt pattern to make Darting Birds quilt blocks or a Darting Birds quilt with blocks placed on point.
Christmas Table Runner Pattern
Use this table runner pattern to make a Christmas table runner, or change the theme by altering your choice of fabrics.
Use this table runner pattern to make a Christmas table runner, or change the theme by altering your choice of fabrics.
Framed Four-Patch Quilt Blocks
Framed Four-Patch quilt blocks are a breeze to make. Use the Framed Four-Patch blocks to assemble a simple quilt in any size.
Framed Four-Patch quilt blocks are a breeze to make. Use the Framed Four-Patch blocks to assemble a simple quilt in any size.
Paper Piece a Log Cabin Block
The best way to learn foundation piecing, sometimes called paper piecing, is to make a quilt block. Log cabin quilt blocks are perfect for paper piecing starters. Try this free quilt pattern from About Quilting.
The best way to learn foundation piecing, sometimes called paper piecing, is to make a quilt block. Log cabin quilt blocks are perfect for paper piecing starters. Try this free quilt pattern from About Quilting.
Carolina Byways Quilt Pattern
This free quilt pattern is made with a strip pieced version of the split nine patch quilt block. Called Carolina Byways, its blocks can be arranged to create many different layouts.
This free quilt pattern is made with a strip pieced version of the split nine patch quilt block. Called Carolina Byways, its blocks can be arranged to create many different layouts.
Pictures of Quilts
Quilts on display in the quilt photo galleries at About.com. Quilts in our online quilt show were made by talented members of the quilting community.
Quilts on display in the quilt photo galleries at About.com. Quilts in our online quilt show were made by talented members of the quilting community.
How to Cut Patchwork Shapes
Nearly all of the patchwork shapes you use in quilts can be cut from long strips of fabric. Learn to rotary cut specific patchwork shapes like squares and rectangles, diamonds, all sorts of triangles and more.
Nearly all of the patchwork shapes you use in quilts can be cut from long strips of fabric. Learn to rotary cut specific patchwork shapes like squares and rectangles, diamonds, all sorts of triangles and more.
Miniature Quilt Patterns - Miniature Whirlwind Quilt Pattern
Miniature quilt pattern; miniature whirlwind quilt pattern from Quilting at About.com.
Miniature quilt pattern; miniature whirlwind quilt pattern from Quilting at About.com.
Summer Winds Quilt Block
Use this quilt block pattern to make a Summer Winds quilt block that finishes at 24" x 24".
Use this quilt block pattern to make a Summer Winds quilt block that finishes at 24" x 24".
Working with Color Value
Color value is important to quilters, in part because the contrast between fabrics defines our patterns and makes certain elements more noticeable. This easy primer helps you start experimenting with color value in your quilts.
Color value is important to quilters, in part because the contrast between fabrics defines our patterns and makes certain elements more noticeable. This easy primer helps you start experimenting with color value in your quilts.
About Foundation Piecing
Foundation piecing, sometimes called paper piecing, is an traditional quilting technique that's been revived by today's quilters. Foundation piecing is simple--once you've made one foundation pieced quilt you know how to assemble them all.
Foundation piecing, sometimes called paper piecing, is an traditional quilting technique that's been revived by today's quilters. Foundation piecing is simple--once you've made one foundation pieced quilt you know how to assemble them all.
Scrappy Basket Quilt Block
This basket quilt block helps you put your scrap fabrics to good use. Mix and match as many fabrics as you like to create scrappy basket quilt blocks for a swap with friends -- or all for yourself.
This basket quilt block helps you put your scrap fabrics to good use. Mix and match as many fabrics as you like to create scrappy basket quilt blocks for a swap with friends -- or all for yourself.
Make an Easy Throw Pillow
Use this easy technique to make a throw pillow from a quilt block or any pretty fabric.
Use this easy technique to make a throw pillow from a quilt block or any pretty fabric.
Christmas Tree Quilt Block
Try this quilt pattern the next time you need to stitch a Christmas tree quilt block. A quilt block pattern from Quilting at About.com.
Try this quilt pattern the next time you need to stitch a Christmas tree quilt block. A quilt block pattern from Quilting at About.com.
Shoo Fly Quilt Block Pattern
Make a six inch floral quilt block using the traditional Shoo Fly quilt block pattern.
Make a six inch floral quilt block using the traditional Shoo Fly quilt block pattern.
Friendship Quilt Pattern
Here's a free quilt block pattern that everyone can make. The quilt block is a version of the traditional Paths and Stiles quilt block. You can assemble the block quickly and easily.
Here's a free quilt block pattern that everyone can make. The quilt block is a version of the traditional Paths and Stiles quilt block. You can assemble the block quickly and easily.
Attic Windows Quilt
This small quilt is a variation of the traditional Attic Windows pattern. Instead of single windows placed side-by-side, the quilt blocks are composed of several windows in three different layouts.
This small quilt is a variation of the traditional Attic Windows pattern. Instead of single windows placed side-by-side, the quilt blocks are composed of several windows in three different layouts.
Rotary Cutting Basics
Use these techniques to rotary cut fabric strips for your quilts. Learn to rotary cut straight grain fabric strips and bias strips. Includes rotary cutting tips to get you off to a quick--and safe--start.
Use these techniques to rotary cut fabric strips for your quilts. Learn to rotary cut straight grain fabric strips and bias strips. Includes rotary cutting tips to get you off to a quick--and safe--start.
Evening Star Quilt Block
Learn to make this easy star quilt block pattern, an evening star block with nine patch block centers. This star block is perfect for quilt block swaps, because it's suitable for quilters of every skill level.
Learn to make this easy star quilt block pattern, an evening star block with nine patch block centers. This star block is perfect for quilt block swaps, because it's suitable for quilters of every skill level.
Quilting - QuickTips
An index of QuickTips for the Quilting guide site.
An index of QuickTips for the Quilting guide site.
Christmas Table Runner Pattern - Free Quilt Patterns
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Framed Pinwheel Quilt Blocks
This framed pinwheel quilt block pattern is just one of many designs you'll find in the About.com Quilting quilt pattern archives.
This framed pinwheel quilt block pattern is just one of many designs you'll find in the About.com Quilting quilt pattern archives.
Make a Tulip Quilt Block
Make this easy patchwork tulip quilt block. We're stitching the tulip it in 1930's reproduction fabrics, but this quilt block is suitable for any type of fabric you choose.
Make this easy patchwork tulip quilt block. We're stitching the tulip it in 1930's reproduction fabrics, but this quilt block is suitable for any type of fabric you choose.
Measure & Sew Straight Borders
Measuring straight borders and sewing them to your quilt is an easy process, but there are a few guidelines you should follow to make sure the borders fit right and do the job they're meant to do to support the edges of the quilt.
Measuring straight borders and sewing them to your quilt is an easy process, but there are a few guidelines you should follow to make sure the borders fit right and do the job they're meant to do to support the edges of the quilt.
Scrappy Floating Stars Quilt
So is this the most boring star block you've ever seen? It just might be, but the star quilt you can make from it sure isn't ho-hum. This star block is definitely easy and it's quick to sew, but when you place the blocks side by side a wonderful pattern emerges.
So is this the most boring star block you've ever seen? It just might be, but the star quilt you can make from it sure isn't ho-hum. This star block is definitely easy and it's quick to sew, but when you place the blocks side by side a wonderful pattern emerges.
Bricks and Cobblestones Quilt
You'll have fun making Colene's bright and lively Bricks and Cobblestones quilt. Another free quilt pattern available at About.com Quilting.
You'll have fun making Colene's bright and lively Bricks and Cobblestones quilt. Another free quilt pattern available at About.com Quilting.
Free Quilt Patterns - Darting Birds Quilt Pattern
The Darting Birds quilt pattern is a free quilt patterns from Janet at About.com Quilting. Stop back often, because I add lots of new quilt patterns every week.
The Darting Birds quilt pattern is a free quilt patterns from Janet at About.com Quilting. Stop back often, because I add lots of new quilt patterns every week.
Patchwork Hearts Quilt
Here's a quick and easy heart block that's perfect for a Valentine's Day wallhanging -- or to say "I Love You" to someone any time of year.
Here's a quick and easy heart block that's perfect for a Valentine's Day wallhanging -- or to say "I Love You" to someone any time of year.
Springtime Pinwheel Quilt
Use this free quilt block pattern to make the Springtime Mosaic Pinwheels quilt block.
Use this free quilt block pattern to make the Springtime Mosaic Pinwheels quilt block.
Easy Quilt Patterns - Quilt Patterns from About.com Quilting
An easy quilt pattern from Quilting at About.com.
An easy quilt pattern from Quilting at About.com.
Free Quilt Patterns - Easy Quilt Patterns
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Free Quilt Patterns - Got Blues Monochromatic Quilt Pattern
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Free Quilt Patterns - Aunt Addie's Album Quilt Pattern
The Aunt Addie's Album Quilt pattern is one of the free quilt patterns from About.com Quilting. Stop back often, because I add lots of new quilt patterns every week.
The Aunt Addie's Album Quilt pattern is one of the free quilt patterns from About.com Quilting. Stop back often, because I add lots of new quilt patterns every week.
Quilt Blocks with Partial Seam
Some quilt blocks that appear to be assembled using set-in seams can actually be constructed using another technique -- partial seams. Sewing quilt blocks with partial seams is really easy, and the result it a block that looks a lot more complicated than it really is.
Some quilt blocks that appear to be assembled using set-in seams can actually be constructed using another technique -- partial seams. Sewing quilt blocks with partial seams is really easy, and the result it a block that looks a lot more complicated than it really is.
Table Runner Pattern - Free Quilting Patterns - Quilting Patterns and Projects - Quilt Patterns
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Bear's Paw Quilt Block Pattern
The traditional Bear's Paw quilt block is always a quilter's favorite. It has lots of pieces, but the Bear's Paw quilt block isn't difficult to make.
The traditional Bear's Paw quilt block is always a quilter's favorite. It has lots of pieces, but the Bear's Paw quilt block isn't difficult to make.
Bug Jar Quilt Block Pattern
Here's an easy bug jar quilt pattern. This bug jar quilt block is square, so it's a bit different from some of the bug quilts you might have seen. A free quilt pattern from About.com Quilting.
Here's an easy bug jar quilt pattern. This bug jar quilt block is square, so it's a bit different from some of the bug quilts you might have seen. A free quilt pattern from About.com Quilting.
Setting Triangles
Quilts with blocks set on point have triangular openings around their outer edges where each diagonal row of blocks ends. Learn how to make setting triangles to fill in the gaps of your on point quilt.
Quilts with blocks set on point have triangular openings around their outer edges where each diagonal row of blocks ends. Learn how to make setting triangles to fill in the gaps of your on point quilt.
Sarah's Choice Quilt Block
This quilt block pattern for Sarah's Choice comes with some size choices for you, from mini on up.
This quilt block pattern for Sarah's Choice comes with some size choices for you, from mini on up.
Free Baby Quilt Patterns - Taking Flight Baby Quilt Pattern
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Free Quilt Patterns - Friendship Quilt Patterns
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
How to Make Prairie Points
Prairie points are little folds of fabric that are used to adorn the edges of our quilts. Use one of these methods to make prairie points and attach them to your quilt.
Prairie points are little folds of fabric that are used to adorn the edges of our quilts. Use one of these methods to make prairie points and attach them to your quilt.
Share My Heart Quilt
I hope you like this quilt, a combination of patchwork with Sunbonnet Sue and Overalls Sam applique quilt blocks.
I hope you like this quilt, a combination of patchwork with Sunbonnet Sue and Overalls Sam applique quilt blocks.
Pinwheel Quilt Block Pattern
This easy pinwheel quilt block variation is assembled with one simple little unit that's sewn in different color combinations. The pinwheel quilt block appears to be complicated, but it's super simple and goes together in a flash.
This easy pinwheel quilt block variation is assembled with one simple little unit that's sewn in different color combinations. The pinwheel quilt block appears to be complicated, but it's super simple and goes together in a flash.
Miniature Christmas Tree Quilt
Here's a miniature quilt version of my Rag Christmas Tree pattern. The miniature quilt is not a rag quilt.
Here's a miniature quilt version of my Rag Christmas Tree pattern. The miniature quilt is not a rag quilt.
Yo Yo Quilts - Quilting Patterns and Projects - Quilt Patterns
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com. Use these instructions to make a yo-yo quilt or other yo-yo projects.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com. Use these instructions to make a yo-yo quilt or other yo-yo projects.
Make a String Quilt
String quilts are made using a fun and easy type of foundation piecing. Here are some techniques you can use to make a string pieced quilt.
String quilts are made using a fun and easy type of foundation piecing. Here are some techniques you can use to make a string pieced quilt.
Quilt Block Patterns - Scrappy Heart Quilt Block Pattern
Quilt block patterns you can sew for yourself, or use for your quilting swaps. Check back often -- my quilt block patterns archive is always growing.
Quilt block patterns you can sew for yourself, or use for your quilting swaps. Check back often -- my quilt block patterns archive is always growing.
Free Quilt Patterns - Scrappy Hearts Quilt Pattern
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Quilt Block Patterns - Sarah's Choice Quilt Block Pattern
Quilt block patterns you can sew for yourself, or use for your quilting swaps. Check back often -- my quilt block patterns archive is always growing.
Quilt block patterns you can sew for yourself, or use for your quilting swaps. Check back often -- my quilt block patterns archive is always growing.
Rag Quilt - Easy Rag Quilt Pattern - Free Quilt Patterns
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Squaring Up Quilt Blocks
When it's time to sew together blocks from a quilt swap we sometimes discover that the blocks aren't all exactly the same size. Here's an easy technique to help you sew the quilt blocks together accurately.
When it's time to sew together blocks from a quilt swap we sometimes discover that the blocks aren't all exactly the same size. Here's an easy technique to help you sew the quilt blocks together accurately.
How to Press Quilt Blocks
Learn how to press quilt blocks to improve your piecing accuracy. Pressing is a quilting technique that improves your accuracy and ensures that your quilt blocks fit together just like they should.
Learn how to press quilt blocks to improve your piecing accuracy. Pressing is a quilting technique that improves your accuracy and ensures that your quilt blocks fit together just like they should.
Goose in the Pond Quilt Block
Use the Goose in the Pond quilt block pattern to make a quilt block that finishes at 22-1/2" square.
Use the Goose in the Pond quilt block pattern to make a quilt block that finishes at 22-1/2" square.
Free Quilt Patterns - Patriotic Quilt Pattern
A free patriotic quilt pattern from Quilting at About.com.
A free patriotic quilt pattern from Quilting at About.com.
Weeping Willow Quilt Pattern
The Weeping Willow quilt block measures 30-inches square, large enough to make a wallhanging or small table cover, or to use as the medallion center of a larger quilt.
The Weeping Willow quilt block measures 30-inches square, large enough to make a wallhanging or small table cover, or to use as the medallion center of a larger quilt.
Free Quilt Patterns - Lady of the Lake Quilt Pattern
Free quilt patterns from Janet at About.com Quilting. Stop back often, because I add new quilt patterns every week.
Free quilt patterns from Janet at About.com Quilting. Stop back often, because I add new quilt patterns every week.
Understanding Fabric Grain
Fabric grain is one of those quilting topics that you might not think is important, but the way you cut your fabric in relation to its grain can produce a quilt that's accurate and easy to assemble--or a quilt that just won't do what you want it to do.
Fabric grain is one of those quilting topics that you might not think is important, but the way you cut your fabric in relation to its grain can produce a quilt that's accurate and easy to assemble--or a quilt that just won't do what you want it to do.
Maryland Beauty Quilt Block
This simplified Maryland Beauty quilt block goes together much more quickly than the patchwork-filled traditional quilt block. It's a good choice for a quilt of your own -- or a scrappy quilt block swap.
This simplified Maryland Beauty quilt block goes together much more quickly than the patchwork-filled traditional quilt block. It's a good choice for a quilt of your own -- or a scrappy quilt block swap.
Ragged Edge Dog Bandana
An easy ragged edged dog bandana to spiff up your doggie's outerwear collection. This soft bandana is easy to wear and you can trim it for a custom fit in no time at all. Even you cats might like this cute little pet bandana.
An easy ragged edged dog bandana to spiff up your doggie's outerwear collection. This soft bandana is easy to wear and you can trim it for a custom fit in no time at all. Even you cats might like this cute little pet bandana.
Miniature Quilt Patterns - Paper Pieced Miniature Quilt Pattern
Try this miniature paper pieced quilt pattern. Little Oddfellows Star is a miniature quilt from About.com Quilting.
Try this miniature paper pieced quilt pattern. Little Oddfellows Star is a miniature quilt from About.com Quilting.
Black & White & Red All Over
Here's a super easy strippy quilt that you can tailer to any theme -- grab some juvenile fabrics the next time you need a baby quilt.
Here's a super easy strippy quilt that you can tailer to any theme -- grab some juvenile fabrics the next time you need a baby quilt.
Walk Around the Block Quilt
Here's quick miniature quilt pattern, Walk Around the Block. It's an easy little quilt, with a pictorial center medallion that's surrounded by strip pieced nine-patch and bar blocks. You can make this miniature quilt in a weekend.
Here's quick miniature quilt pattern, Walk Around the Block. It's an easy little quilt, with a pictorial center medallion that's surrounded by strip pieced nine-patch and bar blocks. You can make this miniature quilt in a weekend.
How to Make Quilt Backing
Quilt backing can be made from any fabric. Use these instructions to make backing for your quilts.
Quilt backing can be made from any fabric. Use these instructions to make backing for your quilts.
Miniature Whirlwind Quilt
Miniature quilt pattern. Make a paper pieced miniature quilt filled with scrappy whirlwind quilt blocks.
Miniature quilt pattern. Make a paper pieced miniature quilt filled with scrappy whirlwind quilt blocks.
Handy Andy Quilt Block Pattern
A quilt block pattern for a big Handy Andy quilt block that finishes at 20" x 20".
A quilt block pattern for a big Handy Andy quilt block that finishes at 20" x 20".
Maple Leaf Quilt Block
The Beginner Block Lotto for April, 2007, is the traditional Maple Leaf quilt block, sewn in fall colors with daylight sky backgrounds. Use this free quilt pattern to make blocks for our forum lotto, or to sew a quilt by yourself.
The Beginner Block Lotto for April, 2007, is the traditional Maple Leaf quilt block, sewn in fall colors with daylight sky backgrounds. Use this free quilt pattern to make blocks for our forum lotto, or to sew a quilt by yourself.
Charity Quilt Project
Making charity quilts is at the top agenda of thousands and thousands of quilters. A group of our forum members spent one evening at a quilting retreat making baby quilts for an international charity. Learn what they did and start your own charity quilts group.
Making charity quilts is at the top agenda of thousands and thousands of quilters. A group of our forum members spent one evening at a quilting retreat making baby quilts for an international charity. Learn what they did and start your own charity quilts group.
Denim Quilts - Learn How to Make a Denim Quilt - Blue Jeans Quilts
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Ohio Star Quilt Block Pattern
Use easy, quick pieced quarter-square triangle units to assemble the traditional Ohio Star quilt block pattern.
Use easy, quick pieced quarter-square triangle units to assemble the traditional Ohio Star quilt block pattern.
Mystery Quilt Patterns - Free Quilt Patterns
Free mystery quilt pattern from Janet Wickell at About.com Quilting.
Free mystery quilt pattern from Janet Wickell at About.com Quilting.
Lady in Red Quilt Block
A quilt block pattern that's a variation of the traditional Lady in the Lake quilt block.
A quilt block pattern that's a variation of the traditional Lady in the Lake quilt block.
Please Rescue this Ugly Quilt
Please rescue this ugly little quilt, made from a combination of star quilt blocks and snowball blocks. The design has potential, and you can use my quiltmaking boo-boos as a guide to what not to do, so that your star quilt is a whole lot nicer.
Please rescue this ugly little quilt, made from a combination of star quilt blocks and snowball blocks. The design has potential, and you can use my quiltmaking boo-boos as a guide to what not to do, so that your star quilt is a whole lot nicer.
Missouri Puzzle Quilt Pattern
Use my Missouri Puzzle quilt pattern to stitch a decorative quilt with blocks separated by sashing and cornerstones.
Use my Missouri Puzzle quilt pattern to stitch a decorative quilt with blocks separated by sashing and cornerstones.
Scrappy Framed Star Block
Block number four in the 2007 Anniversary Sampler Quilt series is a patchwork star with pinwheel center and scrappy sashing on its outer edges.
Block number four in the 2007 Anniversary Sampler Quilt series is a patchwork star with pinwheel center and scrappy sashing on its outer edges.
Double Nine-Patch Quilt Block
Every quilt pattern library should include a pattern for the traditional Double Nine Patch quilt, an all-time quilter's favorite.
Every quilt pattern library should include a pattern for the traditional Double Nine Patch quilt, an all-time quilter's favorite.
Little Oddfellows Star Quilt00
Miniature quilt pattern for Little Oddfellows Star, assembled with foundation piecing. A good choice if you're looking for an intricate paper pieced quilt.
Miniature quilt pattern for Little Oddfellows Star, assembled with foundation piecing. A good choice if you're looking for an intricate paper pieced quilt.
Quilt Block Patterns - Sixteen-Patch Quilt Block Pattern
Quilt block patterns you can sew for yourself, or use for your quilting swaps. Check back often -- my quilt block patterns archive is always growing.
Quilt block patterns you can sew for yourself, or use for your quilting swaps. Check back often -- my quilt block patterns archive is always growing.
Vintage Chains Quilt Pattern
Make the Vintage Chains Quilt, a quilt pattern that calls for fabrics reminiscent of textiles used during the Civil War era. If that's not your style, change the fabrics to create any theme that suits you.
Make the Vintage Chains Quilt, a quilt pattern that calls for fabrics reminiscent of textiles used during the Civil War era. If that's not your style, change the fabrics to create any theme that suits you.
Show Us Your Quilts
I've created a place for our Quilting Forum members and other quilters to display the quilts they've made from participating in fabric and block swaps--or on their own. I hope you'll submit some of your quilt photos--it's such good inspiration for new quilters, and having them together in a permanent spot will make them more visible.
I've created a place for our Quilting Forum members and other quilters to display the quilts they've made from participating in fabric and block swaps--or on their own. I hope you'll submit some of your quilt photos--it's such good inspiration for new quilters, and having them together in a permanent spot will make them more visible.
Make a Stretched Stars Quilt
This stretched stars quilt is a cinch to make when you use speed piecing techniques. The star blocks in the stretched stars quilt are surrounded by easy strip pieced sashing, making it a good project for beginning quilters.
This stretched stars quilt is a cinch to make when you use speed piecing techniques. The star blocks in the stretched stars quilt are surrounded by easy strip pieced sashing, making it a good project for beginning quilters.
Christmas Stocking Quilt Block
Here's a Christmas Stocking quilt block pattern that's quick and easy. You can use it as-is or dress up your stocking with ribbons and lace.
Here's a Christmas Stocking quilt block pattern that's quick and easy. You can use it as-is or dress up your stocking with ribbons and lace.
Prewashing Pros and Cons
Some quilters never pre-wash their fabrics. Others always prewash, because they don't want any surprises when they wash a quilt for the first time. Use these prewashing pros and cons as a guide to help you decide whether to wash your fabrics before using them or jump right in and start cutting.
Some quilters never pre-wash their fabrics. Others always prewash, because they don't want any surprises when they wash a quilt for the first time. Use these prewashing pros and cons as a guide to help you decide whether to wash your fabrics before using them or jump right in and start cutting.
Around the Twist Quilt
This small quilt looks more difficult than it is. You'll use basic rotary cutting and strip piecing techniques to make the quilt in no time.
This small quilt looks more difficult than it is. You'll use basic rotary cutting and strip piecing techniques to make the quilt in no time.
Snail's Trail Quilt Pattern - Free Quilt Patterns
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
String Piecing - Quilting Patterns and Projects - Learn How to String Piece
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Free Quilting Patterns - Quilting Patterns and Projects - Quilt Patterns
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Prairie Points - Quilt Patterns
Learn to make Prairie Points. One of the free quilt patterns from Quilting at About.com.
Learn to make Prairie Points. One of the free quilt patterns from Quilting at About.com.
Tools for Quilters
There are an endless number of quilting tools available, so many that beginning quilters aren't sure which ones to buy first. Which tools do you really need to make a quilt and which tools can wait until you're more experienced? Here's a basic list of quilting tools that will help get you off to a good start.
There are an endless number of quilting tools available, so many that beginning quilters aren't sure which ones to buy first. Which tools do you really need to make a quilt and which tools can wait until you're more experienced? Here's a basic list of quilting tools that will help get you off to a good start.
Free Quilt Block Patterns
Free quilt block patterns from Janet Wickell at About.com Quilting. Use this quick alphabetical reference to find free quilt block patterns.
Free quilt block patterns from Janet Wickell at About.com Quilting. Use this quick alphabetical reference to find free quilt block patterns.
Easy Baby Quilt - Quilting Patterns and Projects - Quilt Patterns
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Baby Quilt Patterns - Easy Baby Quilt Patterns
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com, including free baby quilt patterns.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com, including free baby quilt patterns.
Free Quilt Patterns - Vintage Chains Quilt Pattern
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Organize Long Strips of Fabric
Quilting tips from the About.com Quilting Community. Organize long strips of fabric.
Quilting tips from the About.com Quilting Community. Organize long strips of fabric.
How to Calculate Quilt Yardage
Use these techniques to calculate yardage for your quilts.
Use these techniques to calculate yardage for your quilts.
Free Quilt Patterns - Sunbonnet Sue and Overalls Sam Quilt Pattern
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
What's a Fat Quarter?
We throw the term "fat quarters" around a lot and new quilters always wonder what it means. This explanation and illustration will help you see how a fat quarter differs from a standard quarter-yard cut.
We throw the term "fat quarters" around a lot and new quilters always wonder what it means. This explanation and illustration will help you see how a fat quarter differs from a standard quarter-yard cut.
Free Quilt Patterns - Small Applique Quilt Pattern
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Miniature Quilt Patterns - Miniature Amish Double Nine-Patch Quilt Pattern
Miniature quilt patterns. Miniature Amish style Double Nine Patch quilt pattern.
Miniature quilt patterns. Miniature Amish style Double Nine Patch quilt pattern.
It's All About Squares - Quilt Photo Gallery on About.com Quilting
Squares, squares and more squares. That's what you'll see in this photo gallery -- a wonderful example that squares in quilts are anything but ordinary! Take a look.
Squares, squares and more squares. That's what you'll see in this photo gallery -- a wonderful example that squares in quilts are anything but ordinary! Take a look.
Quilt Block Patterns - Summer Winds Quilt Block
Quilt block patterns you can sew for yourself, or use for your quilting swaps. Check back often -- my quilt block patterns archive is always growing.
Quilt block patterns you can sew for yourself, or use for your quilting swaps. Check back often -- my quilt block patterns archive is always growing.
Free Quilt Patterns - Missouri Puzzle Quilt Pattern
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Easy Throw Pillow Cover - Free Quilt Patterns - Quilting Patterns and Projects - Quilt Patterns
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Free Quilting Patterns - Attic Windows Quilt - Quilting Patterns
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Rocky Glen Quilt Pattern
This free quilt pattern is assembled with the traditional Rocky Glen quilt block.
This free quilt pattern is assembled with the traditional Rocky Glen quilt block.
Free Quilt Patterns - Pinwheel Quilt Pattern
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Country Nine-Patch Quilt Block
Sew up a batch of these pretty Country Nine-Patch quilt blocks for our Beginner Block Lotto, or use them to make a quilt for yourself.
Sew up a batch of these pretty Country Nine-Patch quilt blocks for our Beginner Block Lotto, or use them to make a quilt for yourself.
Paper Piecing Tips
You might call it paper piecing, you might call it foundation piecing, but no matter which term you use it's an easy and popular quilting method. Here are a few tips to help you complete your paper piecing projects.
You might call it paper piecing, you might call it foundation piecing, but no matter which term you use it's an easy and popular quilting method. Here are a few tips to help you complete your paper piecing projects.