If I could go back and tell myself a few things when I started quilting, this is what I would say! Here are 14 things I wish I knew when I started quilting - and these are great tips for beginners or reminders for more experienced quilters! These simple tips for quilters can help you get your blocks more precise and your quilts done quicker! 1. Nesting Seams - Tips for Quilters from Beginner to Advanced This is the one tip I would tell every beginner and it's one of the first things I taught my daughter while she was making her ...Continue Reading
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I Made a Quilt in 3 HOURS Using 5″ Charm Squares!
Charm square quilts are so fun and simple to make! Starting with a charm square makes the whole quilting process so much easier! I love charm packs because they are quick to grab at the quilt shop and they typically have all of the prints from one fabric line! It's an inexpensive way to get all the prints from one line! I love precut fabrics since they take out the first cutting steps out of the process which can save so much time! And starting with precut 5" charm squares means your initial fabric blocks start out perfect - so ...Continue Reading
Basic Checkerboard Quilt Pattern with Charm Squares
Let's sew a bold and easy quilt top! This basic checkerboard quilt pattern is a simple classic that is always beautiful! Even an advanced quilter can enjoy a simple project like this! Basic Checkerboard Quilt Materials This pattern starts with charm squares but feel free to use yardage or scraps to cut your own 5" squares. If you are cutting your own square, cut strips of fabric 5" wide and then cut them down to 5" squares. Sizes and Charm Squares Required Small/Baby Size requires 64 squares (32 print and 32 ...Continue Reading
Easy Charm Square Quilt Pattern
Let's sew a charm square quilt! This easy charm square quilt pattern is not only adorable but quick and easy, too! I used a really pretty charm pack plus a few 5" squares of black and white to make this bold baby quilt! This post includes a free charm pack quilt pattern. It's easy to make this in any size - just grab a few more charm packs. Charm pack quilts are great for a beginner quilter because starting with precut squares takes out the most time consuming step. Beautiful quilts make me so happy and this is a perfect ...Continue Reading
Buffalo Plaid Quilt Pattern – FREE charm square quilt
Let's sew the cutest plaid quilt! This post includes a free buffalo plaid quilt pattern and step-by-step instructions to guide you through the process! This quilt finishes approximately 45" by 45" but is easily adjustable to any size you want! Buffalo Plaid Quilt Materials + Yardage For the Buffalo Plaid pattern I recommend 3 similar colors and 1 white or off white color. This will give you an ombre effect and is easy to match to home decor! Buffalo Plaid Pattern Download For more sizes download the buffalo plaid ...Continue Reading
Why I never throw away fabric scraps with this viral Pinterest hack!
In this post I am going to show you a really simple way to use fabric scraps to make beautiful sewing projects! Raid your fabric scraps bin and let's go! I'll show you the secret to perfect scrap patchwork and you'll never throw away your scraps again! We'll use a special supply - interfacing with a printed grid to make this project precise and simple! Materials & Supplies Quilter's Grid Cheat Sheet Download This download includes a guide the patchwork pattern for sewing your scraps together! Use this design or ...Continue Reading
fabric scrap coaster tutorial
Raid your fabric stash for this adorable coaster set! This fabric scrap coaster tutorial will turn your favorite leftovers into useable art! These patchwork coasters are easy to make - I'll show you a super cool trick to sew it quickly! Plus you can use some of your favorite tiny scraps! I hate throwing away good scraps so with this quilted coaster tutorial you can admire them on your coffee table instead! Fabric Scrap Coaster Materials Scrappy Coasters Template Download This is an easy project to sew ...Continue Reading
Fabric Halloween Bucket Trick or Treat Bag Pattern
Make a patchwork fabric Halloween bucket for trick or treating this year! This adorable bucket is made from charm squares and is so fun to make! A trick or treat bag should hold lots of candy and this free sewing pattern makes a nice big Halloween bucket for all the treats! The charm squares make it easy to get started and we'll use a really fun piecing method - you'll be obsessed with making these treat bags! This is such a fun sewing project for October. You can even use these fabric buckets as Halloween home decor! ...Continue Reading
Fabric Pumpkin Tutorial
Sew an EASY fabric pumpkin with this simple sewing tutorial! These step-by-step instructions are super simple and you'll love making loads of pumpkins to decorate your home! These easy fabric pumpkins are pieced together which means you can use lots of fabrics to make each one! These adorable fabric pumpkins will spice up your home for fall, Halloween and even Thanksgiving! Each fabric pumpkin only requires to 2 fat quarters, so raid your stash for the cutest fall fabrics and let's get started! Materials for making ...Continue Reading
Puff Quilt Tutorial Charm Pack Friendly
It's bubble time! A puff quilt, or bubble quilt, is a dimensional quilt that is so fun to make! In this post I am sharing a puff quilt tutorial so you can make your own stuffed quilt with a free pattern. Grab all your fabric scraps for this project because you'll need a bunch! A puffy quilt is an easy sewing project even though it looks difficult. This is a super easy project, great for a beginner. However it does take a while! Puff quilts make great gifts! You can choose a color theme to match your decor, a baby room, or gather all ...Continue Reading
how to bind a quilt – quilt binding tutorial
The last step to sewing quilts is binding! Today I'm showing you how to bind a quilt including making your own binding. I'll show you how to attach the binding to your quilt's edge and how to miter the corners. Make your own quilt binding - materials You can pick up quilt binding that is pre-made if you want. Just make sure you buy enough packs to cover your whole quilt edge. Making your own quilt binding is really easy and gives you the option to use any fabric. I actually prefer homemade binding, it's just nicer and softer than ...Continue Reading
