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 […]
Does anyone here have a family quilt that’s been passed down through the generations? I know I do! There’s nothing like the gift of a bed quilt made by loving hands. At the same time, it’s also wonderful to gift yourself a bed quilt! You get to snuggle up every night with the work of […]
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 […]
Are you ready to hear about the upcoming autumn quilting trends for 2017? No? It’s only July you say? Luckily, the summer is the perfect time of year to get started on those long-term fall quilting patterns, and even to get a head start on those holiday quilting projects that will make great gifts for […]
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 […]
This is part of a week-long series for National Sewing Month. Don’t forget to enter the Grand Prize Giveaway! We want to thank you for joining us for National Sewing Month. It’s been a joy to read your comments, and we hope we were able to inspire you! This blog post concludes our month-long celebration […]
You know the drill. You’ve found the perfect quilt block pattern that you’re dying to try. You’ve chosen vibrant colored fabric with fun prints and you can’t wait to start on your new quilting project. Then you run into a problem. How big do you make your quilt? You know that you want to create […]
The next time you take your little ones to the park for a picnic, don’t forget to bring a soft blanket to sit on! These 17 “outdoorable” quilt patterns are perfect for summertime fun and spending time in the great outdoors with your favorite people. 17 Outdoorable Quilt Patterns for Picnics Whether you’re taking your grandkids outside for lunch, […]
I never would have guessed that this Herringbone Iowa Hawkeyes Quilt from Swoodson Says is actually Stephanie’s first! It’s a simple design that packs a punch, and this would make a great gift for the avid sports fan in your life (or for a student going off to college, if you make it in their […]
T-shirt quilts have been popular for a while, but why stop there when there are so many other kinds of shirts to be upcycled? This Refashioned Shirt Quilt from Four Square Walls is made of men’s shirts! How many shirts has your husband gone through this year, whether due to a stain or a size […]
