The sun is shining, and the weather is perfect. Embrace it while it lasts, ladies. Picnics are a great way to get outside and enjoy your local park or garden. You might be surprised that the Vitamin D from the sunshine actually has positive effects on your health and well-being. The most important ingredient of […]
Here at FaveQuilts, we often like to we post sewing tips sent in by our readers. Since they’re from avid, sometimes professional, sewists, these tips are super handy, and we are always so grateful for how willing you all are to share with us. This time, we’ve got a list of quilting tips straight from […]
What’s the point of being able to quilt if you can’t spread the love, right? This week, we are all ABOUT gift giving. Graduation parties, wedding showers, and baby showers are positively rampant this time of year, and we have a feeling you’re in need of some DIY gift ideas. These easy quilting projects will […]
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! […]
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 […]
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 […]
