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 […]
Hello, Quilters! It’s Carolyn Wainscott back with a traditional quilt setting that can be used in so many ways from scrappy to elegant. This vintage looking doll fabric is one I have been reluctant to cut into. Can anyone out there relate? It has been in my stash for several years but “My Vintage Dolly […]
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 […]
This Fresh Diamonds Quilt pattern from blogger Anorina Morris from Samelia’s Mum is the perfect way to prepare for spring! Diamond quilt patterns are some of the prettiest and most eye-catching quilt patterns around. I can envision it as the perfect picnic blanket when the weather warms up, but until then this easy quilt pattern […]
Hello, All-Carolyn from Carolyn’s Canvas here with one of my latest lightbulb flashes: What about making a comfy baby quilt using flannel tubes like we used to make those woven potholders? That would be so simple and quick and easy and cute and warm and, and and. Yep! And…… Joann’s is having a super, duper sale […]
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 […]
