All quilters know that the art of quilting is an excellent creative outlet, but did you know that quilting can improve your mental and emotional health? Keeping ourselves mentally and emotionally healthy is related to our overall physical well-being, which is why creative arts like quilting, sewing, and other crafting is so important in our […]
We love the time, energy, and creativity that goes into designing full bed quilts, but who wants to spend all summer stuck inside? If you can’t wait to soak up the sunshine, but want to keep up with your love of quilting, we have the solution you’ve been looking for. Three words: mini quilt patterns! […]
One of the biggest trends in quilting for 2017? Animal quilt patterns! Last fall, we covered the Top 5 Trends at the Wisconsin Quilt Expo, which included woodland animals and cats. Animal quilt patterns are so popular because they’re perfect for baby quilts and are super kid-friendly. Seams and Scissors has rounded up 25 of […]
Summer is officially here, which means lots of family cook-outs, camping trips, and other fun outdoor activities. If you’ve been searching for the perfect project to work on this summer, then you’ll love this list of DIY picnic blankets and picnic quilt patterns! From DIY picnic blankets that are perfect for sewing beginners to easy picnic […]
One of the hottest trends in quilting this year? Bright and bold geometric quilt patterns! Nothing says fresh and modern like crisp edges, strong colors, and high contrast. Everything geometric has been trending in the crafting world for the past few years, so it’s no wonder that quilting is also hopping on this trend. If you’ve […]
Calling all quilters! If you love quilting and live in the Midwest, then you don’t want to miss the 41st Annual Quilt Show at Sauder Village. Be sure to clear your calendar for May 2-7 because you won’t want to miss one of the most popular quilting events in the Midwest. Located in charming Archbold, […]
St. Patrick’s Day is just around the corner, so in order to celebrate the Emerald Isle, we’ve collected some of our favorite Irish quilt patterns. From free quilt patterns in beautiful shades of green to traditional Irish chain quilts, these patterns and tutorials completely embrace the spirit of Ireland. We’ve also thrown in some quilt […]
One of the hottest trends in quilting at the moment are patterns that hail from beautiful Scandinavia. From the fjords of Norway to the coastal cities of Denmark, the gorgeous cultural and physical landscape of Scandinavia has inspired some amazing works of art, including these free quilt patterns. Inspired by both Scandinavian traditions and sleek […]
We know just how much our readers love classic quilt blocks, which is why FaveQuilts is kicking off the new year with a bang. Starting in 2017, FaveQuilts will be launching Block of the Month videos from guest blogger Carolina Moore. These beginner quilting videos feature classic blocks that quilters love, from simple snowballs to […]
If there’s one thing we know quilters can’t get enough of, it’s beautiful quilt block patterns. This year, our editors have searched far and wide to find the best quilt block patterns for readers like you. From traditional and vintage patterns to modern quilt blocks, we’ve made it our mission to bring you the best […]
