One of our most popular blog posts in recent weeks was Ain’t That America: 50 Regional Quilt Patterns and Tutorials, and our readers overwhelming loved our Midwestern quilt section more than any other region! It’s hard to deny the appeal of the Midwest and Midwestern quilts in particular. Nestled in the heart of the US, the Midwest […]
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 […]
Whether you’d like to admit it or not, sewing can be…pretty addicting. We’ve all stayed up late working on a sewing pattern that we could’ve finished in the morning. We’ve all started on a new blanket pattern although we’d just finished a scarf. Every single sewist has been there before, but who can blame us, […]
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 […]
Why shouldn’t a quilt be the decorative centerpiece of a room? If you like your quilts to catch everyone’s gaze, then you’re guaranteed to love bargello quilt patterns. These arresting designs, all from the incomparable FaveQuilts, are made by sewing strips of fabric together in a way that mimics moving shapes. In other words, like […]
Every quilt pattern has a distinct character. You can look rustic with a neutral rectangle pattern, mystical with a Celtic pattern, or playful with a youthful star quilt pattern. However, if you want to give your space a refined, feminine aesthetic, then you should look no further than these Lovely Lattice Quilt Patterns from Fave […]
For me, there are only happy memories of the Fourth of July. I can imagine the grill smoke wafting in the air as my family and I set up badminton in the backyard. I can hear rock-and-roll music blasting from my dad’s Fourth of July playlist, which attracts smiling neighbors from across the cul-de-sac. Perhaps, […]
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 […]
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! […]
