Monthly Archives: June 2014


Easy Baby Wall Hanging Quilt Patterns for Upcoming Baby Showers

Every new mom wishes for a baby quilt to wrap up her little bundle of joy. If you’re invited to a baby shower, a homemade baby quilt makes a wonderfully personal gift. But what if you don’t have much time? … Continue reading

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Fat Quarters, Twigs, Blocks, and Free Christmas Quilt Patterns

Christmas – it’s the most wonderful time of the year! It’s no wonder that when the Christmas rolls around each year that themed quilts are so popular as a decoration, keepsake, or gift. There are a variety of free Christmas … Continue reading

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Purse Quilt Patterns for the Beach

When the days get longer and the temperatures rise, all thoughts turn to sunshine and the beach. When you head to the beach, you need a big, roomy beach bag. As a quilter, you can sew a purse quilt bag … Continue reading

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Our Favorite Charity Quilt Pillow Patterns

Making quilts for charities is a huge trend in sewing. Whether the beneficiary is Project Linus, Ronald McDonald House, The Children’s Home, Quilts 4 Cancer, or a local organization, there is nothing that replaces the warm feeling you’ll get by … Continue reading

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Quick Vest Quilt Patterns for Special Birthdays

You’re a quilter, and your friend (or daughter, or mother, or aunt – you fill in the blank) has a special birthday coming up. What can you make as a memorable gift that the birthday girl will treasure? How about … Continue reading

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Civil War Quilts, Mystery Quilts, and Trendy Wall Hanging Ideas

There’s no denying that quilting is a “hot” craft these days. Say goodbye to your images of a group of grandmas quilting from rocking chairs. Today, quilting is popular among the young as well as the old. Modern quilting involves … Continue reading

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Heartwarming Bed Quilt Patterns for Linus Blankets

You love to quilt – but your home is overrun by your fabulous fabric creations. Every child and grandchild already has a quilt you’ve made. But you don’t want to stop quilting. Project Linus is a great outlet for creative … Continue reading

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Best Fabrics to use When Quilting Baby Patterns

Everybody loves a baby, with the hope he or she brings (and downright cuteness!). Just like babies, baby blankets and quilts are small in size. This makes them less intimidating and less of a time commitment than full-size quilts entail. … Continue reading

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Try English Paper Piecing with Your Next Free Quilt Pattern

Quilters are a creative bunch, always looking for a new technique to use in creating unique designs from free quilt patterns. English Paper Piecing is a method of quilting which uses fabric wrapped around paper pattern pieces to sew quilt … Continue reading

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Quilt an Elegant Downton Abbey Table Runner

Downton Abbey has captured the hearts of millions, and that includes quilters. Whether you relate more to free-spirited Sybil, determined Mary, or hard-on-her-luck Edith, there is always someone to cheer for during Sunday night broadcasts. Downton Abbey Fabrics And oh, … Continue reading

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