Contrary to some opinions, quilts and quilting are still popular today. Not only are they popular, but they’re trending! There has never been a better time to be a quilter, from quilted bags to trendy quilting bedding. This post is dedicated to the versatile quilted jacket. We will look at some basics of making one … Read more
As a quilter, if you are like me, you are constantly brainstorming for new ideas. Have you ever considered taking a road trip for inspiration? If you take a drive through rural America, you are sure to drive past barns that have gorgeous barn quilt designs painted on them. These huge quilt signs on barns … Read more
Have you ever considered making a quilt for a noble cause? One of the most well-known organizations that award quilts to deserving individuals is the Quilts of Valor Foundation. In this post, we will look at the history behind Quilts of Valor (QOV) and what makes this group so unique to so many in the … Read more
When decorating for Christmas, one detail that sometimes gets overlooked is the Christmas tree skirt. Yes, you could quickly run down to your local department store and purchase a premade skirt, but wouldn’t it be much more fun to make your own? Let’s look at how to make a quilted Christmas tree skirt, and check … Read more
Have you ever seen a quilt block and wondered, “How did they do that?” I love staring at a quilt block and figuring out how it was pieced together. Today, we will look at the beautiful and surprisingly simple card trick block. We’ll discuss a little history behind the block, how to make a card … Read more
Sometimes it can be a little tricky to decide what type of quilting you want to do on a quilt project, especially if you want intricate quilting designs on specific blocks. Luckily, some incredible artists have created gorgeous quilting designs for embroidery machines. In this post, we’ll discuss everything you need to know about in … Read more
If you like to design your quilts, you’ve probably run into the problem of needing an area where you can lay out your blocks to plan the design. Sure, you can use your floor or dining room table, but those have their limitations. Like many troubles in the quilting community, if there is a problem, … Read more
Learning a new quilt block is always fun, especially if it’s a traditional block used in quilt patterns for centuries. The quilt block we will focus on today is the simple yet versatile friendship star block. We’ll share the history of this quilt block and how to make it. Then we’ll look at timeless quilt … Read more
Have you been thinking about creating your first king-size quilt, but you’re unsure what pattern to choose? There are SO many quilt patterns out there; it can be hard to decide which one you want to make. Since we have a vast range of king-size quilt patterns to choose from, I thought it would be … Read more
The sunflower represents joy, happiness, and positivity. Quilting brings this same joy and positivity to millions of people. Doesn’t it just make sense then to combine the two and create sunflower quilt blocks? Sunflower quilts naturally bring a smile to your face and brighten up any space in your home. From the gorgeous large petals … Read more