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Hello out there in quilting land. Carolyn Wainscott here to share one of my quilts. Maybe a white on white log cabin quilt block doesn’t sound very exciting or interesting, but I had one on my bucket list for quite some time before the actual work began. The quilt even had its own name from […]
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 […]
Precuts definitely make the quilting world go ’round. Cutting your own fabric can certainly be rewarding, but it takes the kind of time and precision that the average quilter just doesn’t have. Buying precuts takes the guesswork out of the cutting process and also out of finding fabrics that work well together—they’re already sold in […]
Happy New Year’s Eve, sewists! The new year is the perfect time to start on a new quilting project. For one thing, there’s always the excitement of a fresh start that motivates us to try new things and set new goals for ourselves. For another, when it’s so cold outside, there’s nothing quite like staying […]
We know how stressful the holidays can be. You’ve got your menu planned for Christmas dinner, you’ve invited all the relatives, and you’ve finished up your holiday shopping. But when you go to set the table for Christmas dinner, you’ve forgotten to think about those little decorative details that make the family meal even more […]
If there’s one type of quilt pattern that our readers love, it’s a jelly roll pattern. In case you’re new to quilting, jelly rolls are type of precut fabric that typically contain about 40 strips of fabric. These budget-friendly strips are excellent for larger quilt projects, especially strip quilts, and they help speed up the […]
The holidays are just around the corner, which means it’s time to get into gift-making mode. Quilters know this means tons of sewing and quilting projects for DIY Christmas gifts. The holidays are the perfect time to show off your quilting skills by creating some gorgeous quilt projects for everyone in the family, including your […]
When I think “cozy,” the idea of curling up in a log cabin comes to mind, away from the hustle and bustle of the city and surrounded by peaceful woods. Add a cup of hot chocolate and a warm blanket to the daydream, and I’m just about falling asleep! As nice as it is to […]
Are you dreaming of easy quilt patterns that would be beautiful draped across your bed? When the weather gets colder, I start craving an upgrade to my typical bedroom decor. Freshening things up with a new quilt is a great way to get a new look without completely redecorating! Switching from a dark bedspread to […]
I’m notoriously cold in the winter time. It’s not uncommon to for me to walk around my college campus wearing fleece leggings under my jeans, three sweatshirts, a winter jacket, an ear warmer, a hat, gloves, three pairs of socks, and boots. No exaggeration. My quilted jean blanket is my lifeline when I’m working in […]
