Sometimes projects are easier broken up. Whatever your style of learning, these quilt block patterns will surely make tackling those larger projects a little easier.
It’s hard to believe I designed the original Double Ring Wedding Quilt almost 20 years ago for my brother and sister-in-law’s 50th wedding anniversary. It was a queen size whole cloth quilt. When Seams And Scissors’ editor asked me for a wedding quilt I decreased the size down to 14 1/2″ to be more usable […]
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 […]
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 […]
Quilting is one of America’s most treasured forms of fabric art and has both cultural and historical significance for the US. So, to celebrate the importance of quilting in the United States, and to celebrate it as a beloved art form, we’ve compiled a list of our top 50 quilt patterns and tutorials inspired by […]
Burlap and lace, mason jars, refurbished wood…country chic is definitely making its way into urban homes and rustic wedding crafts everywhere. It always reminds me of my grandparents’ farm with a little red house that still has a lot of the original woodwork, dating back to circa 1820, the sagging, old barn with rusting farm […]
Hey there! I’m excited today to be sharing this fun quilt/block here on Seams & Scissors. I’ve always been a fan so it’s a big honor to share my design here. Before I get started, I’m Natalia Bonner, I blog over at Piece N Quilt. I’m a mom, wife and crazy quilter. I am the […]
The holidays always make me think of growing up. Our house would be full of family, me and my siblings running around while the grownups cooked and laughed in the kitchen.Every year after Christmas we’d hang up our art projects and handmade cards on the fridge or prop them up on the dining room table. […]
Make a different quilt block every day with our 7 Day Quilt Block Challenge. We have 7 different types of quilt blocks to offer, including crazy quilt blocks, flower quilt blocks, log cabin quilt blocks, paper pieced quilt blocks, pinwheel quilt blocks, star quilt blocks, and wonky quilt blocks. Do you think you can complete […]
So the Emmy’s just happened, and we loved the glamorous red carpet looks. Cheers to Uzo Aduba for her “Orange Is the New Black” win! (If you’ve seen the television show, she plays the character of “Crazy Eyes”). In fact, we were so inspired that we’ve decided to make an entire blog post about stars […]
Quilt blocks are the foundation of quilting. If you’re looking to dabble into quilting, constructing a few quilt blocks is a good way to start. All of these quilt blocks only require sewing in straight lines, so you don’t have to worry about pesky curves. Contrary to popular belief, easy quilt blocks don’t have to […]
