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  • New quilting techniques to try for your newest project
  • Reviews of the latest quilt books and tools that we use
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The Most Recent Posts

Jan 08, 2024

Cross and Crown Quilt Block Tutorial: 5", 7½", 10" and 15" finished blocks

Learn to make a Cross and Crown quilt block

Our beginner-friendly Cross and Crown quilt block tutorial is here to help you master paper piecing!

Combining it with a few traditionally pieced seams, you'll learn how to create a beautiful, intricate-looking two-color block.

Illustrated, step-by-step instructions provide everything you need to start cutting, sewing, pressing, and trimming. Just like a pro.

Expand your quilting skills and stitch up an eye-catching Cross and Crown blocks today!

Continue reading "Cross and Crown Quilt Block Tutorial: 5", 7½", 10" and 15" finished blocks"

Dec 18, 2023

Stitch Up Perfect Points: A Cross and Star Quilt Block Tutorial

Learn to make a Cross and Star quilt block

Achieve stunning accuracy with minimal fuss for the intricate Cross and Star quilt block when you paper piece!

Free printable paper piecing patterns, cutting chart, and illustrated step-by-step instructions guide you to constructing this beginner-friendly yet visually striking design in three sizes - 9", 13 1/2" and 18".

With foolproof guides for placing pieces and seam allowances, perfectly pointed stars and framing beams come together with ease.

Continue reading "Stitch Up Perfect Points: A Cross and Star Quilt Block Tutorial"

Dec 17, 2023

Master the Cross and Square Quilt Block: Easy-to-Follow Guide for Stunning Results

Learn to make a Cross and Square quilt block

Dive into our detailed Cross and Square Quilt Block Tutorial!

Perfect for all skill levels, this guide offers step-by-step instructions, expert tips, and downloadable resources to create beautiful 4", 6", 8", 10", and 12" blocks.

Elevate your quilting game with ease and confidence.

Continue reading "Master the Cross and Square Quilt Block: Easy-to-Follow Guide for Stunning Results"

Dec 11, 2023

Chain Piecing Quilt Blocks: The Genius Quilting Hack You Need to Know

Learn all about this simple technique that helps you make quilts faster

Chain piecing quilt blocks takes quilting from frustrating to pieceful and rhythmic.

Our complete guide shows you how to easily master this essential skill. It includes pros/cons, tips, and tools to make you even more efficient with your stitches.

Continue reading "Chain Piecing Quilt Blocks: The Genius Quilting Hack You Need to Know"

Dec 07, 2023

Half Log Cabin Quilt Block Tutorial: 3-1/2", 7", 10-1/2", 14" finished

Click here for the Half Log Cabin quilt block tutorial in 4 sizes

A twist on the classic Log Cabin, this beginner-friendly tutorial teaches you how to make neat Half Log Cabin quilt blocks in 4 sizes. It's an easier variation that's a breeze to piece for your first patchwork project.

You'll also find free downloads for the cutting chart, a coloring/fabric planning page, and a design page for a quilt made with 64 of these blocks.

Continue reading "Half Log Cabin Quilt Block Tutorial: 3-1/2", 7", 10-1/2", 14" finished"

Nov 22, 2023

Strike Gold with the Fort Knox Quilt Block Tutorial: 6", 9", and 12" finished blocks

Click here for the Fort Knox quilt block tutorial in 3 sizes

The road to quilter glory starts with our Fort Knox quilt block tutorial.

We're spilling insider techniques like ingenious subcutting and perfect paper piecing so even beginners can craft this majesty.

Forget quilt mediocrity—stunning results await inside!

Click through now to start your journey.

Continue reading "Strike Gold with the Fort Knox Quilt Block Tutorial: 6", 9", and 12" finished blocks"

Nov 19, 2023

You Reign Supreme with the Crowning Glory Quilt Block

Click here for the Crowning Glory quilt block tutorial in 5 sizes

Sew like royalty with the regal Crowning Glory quilt block.

As a Confident Beginner quilter, let this friendly tutorial lead you through stitching this stellar 8-point star, from start to finish.

Easy step-by-step instructions result in masterful magnificence.

Continue reading "You Reign Supreme with the Crowning Glory Quilt Block"

Nov 18, 2023

Paper Pieced Flying Geese: Trios in 6 Sizes

Click here to learn to make paper pieced Flying Geese, 3 at a time, a Trio. Choose from 6 different sizes

Flock to this beginner-friendly tutorial for stitching flawless flying geese trios.

Master piecing precise points and flocking your geese into flawless formation with this tutorial's handy tricks, free printable patterns, and illustrated instructions. You'll have your geese flying in formation in no time.

Click through and get ready to fly high with your piecing skills.

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Nov 14, 2023

Stitch, Laugh, Repeat! Master the Follow the Leader Quilt Block in 5 sizes

Click here to learn to make a Follow the Leader quilt block, choose from 5 different sizes

Stitch, laugh, repeat with the Follow the Leader quilt block tutorial!

Perfect for confident beginners and above, this playful quilting adventure is your ticket to creative bliss.

Join us in the world of stitches and smiles—click through and let the Follow the Leader game begin!

Continue reading "Stitch, Laugh, Repeat! Master the Follow the Leader Quilt Block in 5 sizes"

Nov 13, 2023

Tulips Quilt Block: Bloom Where You're Planted

Click here to learn to make a Tulips quilt block in 3 sizes

Stitch yourself a gorgeous floral bouquet with the Tulips quilt block!

This cheerful flower looks impressive but actually sews up fast and fun with easy paper piecing. Our tutorial breaks things down into simple steps so even confident beginners can master this botanic block.

Follow along as we guide you from fabric to fabulous blooms.

Includes downloads for all the paper piecing patterns, a cutting chart, and coloring or fabric planning page.

Continue reading "Tulips Quilt Block: Bloom Where You're Planted"

Nov 09, 2023

Build Your Quilting Skills Block by Block with 9 Inch Quilt Blocks

Click here to find all the 9-inch quilt block tutorials in one place

Fuel your next quilting project with 80 free 9-inch quilt block tutorials!

Traditional, modern, paper pieced—every type of 9" block imaginable. Handy printable planning charts included too. Beginner-friendly with beautiful photos.

Satisfy your itchin' to stitch!

Continue reading "Build Your Quilting Skills Block by Block with 9 Inch Quilt Blocks"

Nov 08, 2023

Gobble up a Turkey Tracks Quilt Block in 3 sizes

Click here to learn to make a Turkey Tracks quilt block in 3 sizes

Strut your stuff and whip up this playful Turkey Tracks quilt block.

The secret to those sharp precise patches? Paper piecing of course!

Not a specialty ruler or template in sight!

Our photos walk you through it. And as always, the tutorial includes a downloadable cutting chart, coloring/fabric planning page and paper piecing patterns.

Continue reading "Gobble up a Turkey Tracks Quilt Block in 3 sizes"

Nov 07, 2023

Triangle Frenzy! Sew a Sensational Twelve Triangles Block with Our Beginner-Friendly Tutorial

Click here to learn to make a Twelve Triangles quilt block in 5 sizes

Love triangles but hate wrestling with them?

We've got your back!

Learn how to piece a spectacular Twelve Triangle quilt block with our beginner-friendly, step-by-step tutorial. We take the trauma out of working with triangles and give you tips to make it a total triumph!

Tutorial includes a downloadable cutting chart, coloring/fabric planning page, and paper piecing patterns in 5 sizes.

This snappy block is sure to be the star of your next quilt.

Continue reading "Triangle Frenzy! Sew a Sensational Twelve Triangles Block with Our Beginner-Friendly Tutorial"

Oct 23, 2023

Stack, Dream, Quilt: Fly High with the Priscilla's Dream Block

Click here to learn to make a Priscilla's Dream quilt block in 4 sizes

With four sizes to choose from, you’ll be ready to dream up your next stunning quilt with the Priscilla's Dream block!

This unique design combines Flying Geese units in groups of three for bold visual impact.

In this beginner-friendly tutorial, we'll paper piece the tricky geese to make sewing this block a breeze—not a nightmare.

Tutorial includes paper piecing patterns, a cutting chart and coloring page to download.

Continue reading "Stack, Dream, Quilt: Fly High with the Priscilla's Dream Block"

Oct 18, 2023

Joining Flowers

I purchased this quilt at a Estate sale. The lady was 86 years old and had passed, her daughter said, she made lots of guilts but didn't get to finish

Continue reading "Joining Flowers"


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