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.
Herringbone quilt patterns are unequivocally one of the most iconic quilt patterns around, and it’s no wonder why. With a sleek, arrow-like point and eye-catching pattern variations, this geometric design can be a decorative godsend for any living space. The straight lines and diagonals resemble the bones of the herring, which might explain the wide […]
One of the biggest trends in quilting for 2019? 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 […]
This baby quilt pattern is the perfect thing when you need a quick baby shower gift! Use up your leftover fabric scraps to make a gift for a newborn. The key to this quilt is choosing fabric scraps in the same color family—even if the patterns don’t match, the colors will bring the whole thing […]
It’s me again, Quilting Friends—Carolyn Wainscott—with a different use for our old favorite traditional quilt block, the Dresden Plate. The first quilt my mother made when she retired from teaching and learning quilting was the Dresden Plate. My project today is “How To Make A Dresden Plate Pillow Scarf.” I much prefer a pillow scarf […]
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 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 […]
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 […]
Herringbone quilt patterns are unequivocally one of the most iconic quilt patterns around, and it’s no wonder why. With a sleek, arrow-like point and eye-catching pattern variations, this geometric design can be a decorative godsend for any living space. The straight lines and diagonals resemble the bones of the herring, which might explain the wide […]
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 […]
