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 […]
Summer is nearly 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 […]
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 […]
Now that it’s spring, the weather has been getting slightly warmer and the days slightly longer. The combination of those things always makes me want to get outside! I have this vision of having a picnic lunch outside in an English garden, surrounded by flowers and fresh green grass. I’ve never actually done any gardening […]
Looking for a quilting project that’s quick to make but still useful? These Log Cabin Hexi Potholders from Sew Can She are just the thing to give your kitchen a quilted upgrade (and use up your leftover fabric scraps while you’re at it!). You can really go crazy with your free-motion quilting designs on these […]
With spring fast approaching (only about three weeks to go!), it’s time to start thinking about baby blankets! Springtime sees a lot of baby birthdays and baby showers, and the best gift for a newborn and his/her family is one that’s both thoughtful AND functional. A baby blanket is perfect for wrapping up your little […]
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 […]
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 Lattice […]
Have a hard time getting out of bed in the winter? I know I do. It’s just too tough to leave the warm blankets when it’s cold and grey outside, especially since I’m usually up before the sun is out! Sometimes all you want to do is just stay in bed and relax. I’m here […]
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 […]
