The Christmas gifts have been unwrapped and the last Menorah candle has been lit. The holiday season has come and almost gone; however, there still is one more celebration to be had — the ringing in of the New Year! This New Year, build memories that will last all year with our collection of special occasion quilting patterns, sure to make your New Year’s all the more special.

Watch the Time Square Ball Dropping in Style

Looking for the perfect outfit for your cozy night in as you watch the ball drop and ring in the New Year? Snuggle up in front of the fire with a warm glass of hot cocoa, pared with a homemade treasure from our quilted clothing collection. From vests and sweaters to shirts and accessories, we have the patterns you need to make the special night one to remember.

Quilted Clothing Patterns

Prepare for a Long Winter

While New Year’s may signal the start of new beginnings, winter has just started to brew up! Prepare for a few cold nights with our collection of winter quilting patterns. Whether you are looking to make a thoughtful gift for a family member or friend, or seeking to update your home décor with one of our beautiful wall quilt patterns, we have the perfect project for you to start off your New Year right.

Create a New Year’s Resolution Worth Keeping

Less than 10 percent of people keep their New Year’s resolutions – don’t make a resolution you don’t want to keep! This year, incorporate your love for quilting into your resolution by vowing to make quilting part of your routine. Looking for the perfect gift for the special occasion in your family member’s life? There’s a quilt for that. Considering spicing up your home décor but not sure where to start? There’s a quilt for that.

Special Occasion Quilt Patterns

Make this New Year special by combining your love of quilting with your excitement for the New Year. From New Year Resolutions to winter hobbies sure to please, you can’t go wrong with a beautiful quilting project.

Christmas quilts make beautiful and festive decorations throughout the holiday season but can leave you wondering what to replace them with after New Year’s Day. Quilts crafted with the soft whites and blues of winter will not need to be replaced until the season begins to change to spring. Any of the free winter quilt patterns

Create a Handmade Heirloom in Winter Whites and Blues

Special occasion quilts can become the center of beloved family traditions. Heirloom quilts will never go out of style and will remind you of warm holiday memories. The Tree of Life quilt will look good with blue trees on a clean white background. You can make it a family tree by using various shades of blue to represent each family member. It makes a beautiful way to display your love of your family.

Warm Up This Winter with Cool Colors

On cold winter nights there is nothing as cozy as curling up underneath a warm flannel quilt. A traditional pattern looks good in any color combination but will bring warmth to any winter day when made using the cool blues and whites of winter. The Dominoes quilt can be made in any combination of cool colors you like. It will look beautiful displayed in your house warmly to welcome any guest who walks into your home.

Simple Quilts to Make in White and Blue

For the beginning quilter a large quilt may seem intimidating, but you still want to celebrate using the traditional whites and blues of winter. A door shows warms up your house even before you walk in the door. The Winter Door banner makes a beautiful project for a beginner or a fun weekend project for a more experienced quilter.

Personalize Your Winter Quilts

The magical aspect of creating your own quilt is that you will be using the fabrics and textures you enjoy best. You can take any of the free winter quilt patterns you enjoy and create a unique quilt using the whites and blues that so beautifully celebrate the winter after the holiday season.

Quilting is not just for women! The men in your life are sure to enjoy a beautifully quilted, hand-made treasure from our wall quilt pattern collection. With masculine colors and striking patterns, a wall quilt makes the perfect finishing touch for a cozy den retreat, a basement man cave, or even a lake-side cabin oasis. Quilting provides the perfect opportunity to express your creativity while also creating a treasured home décor suitable for even the most masculine member of your family.

Quilted Treasures for the Cabin

Not sure what pattern would suit him best? Perhaps you are looking for a beautiful quilt for your summer cabin. Why not try the Log Cabin Pine Trees wall quilt? With its rich colors and woodsy theme, this wall quilt is perfect for a gender-neutral home décor. What’s even better is that the pattern is suitable for beginners, making it a great project for him to take a stab at!

Log Cabin Pine Trees

Decorate His Den in Style

Walking into your family’s den, do you notice that the décor is a little sparse? Perhaps you want to bring in a little style but don’t want to overpower his personal space. Create a masculine-themed quilted treasure perfect for spicing up the room without making it feel too feminine. Do you have an avid hunter in your family? Consider quilting him the Gone Hunting Vest and Quilt, perfect as a beautiful chair cover, with a matching vest for you.

Gone Hunting Vest and Quilt

Perhaps your loved-one enjoys displaying his patriotic side. Consider a beautiful quilt from the patriotic quilt pattern collection. Choose for subtle patriotic colors for a coffee table runner or more vibrant red, white, and blue-themed wall hanging quilts. The selections are endless, and the results are beautiful. Download a free pattern today and let the gender-neutral quilting begin!

Quilting has a long tradition of creating treasured family heirlooms. What better way to create such an heirloom than by making a beautiful applique quilt to showcase your family tree.  Consider these helpful reminders when starting your next treasured heirloom.

A Family Tree Doesn’t Need to be a Tree

Just because you want to show the relationship among family members, doesn’t mean you have to stick to the traditional tree pattern. Consider a nontraditional family lineage pattern, such as the Square of Hearts Pattern. Stitch your family’s surname in the center and fill each heart with a family member’s first name. You’ll be surprised at how many compliments you will get on this modern spin to a traditional classic.

Miscellaneous Applique Quilting Patterns

Nontraditional Family Tree Media

Family trees don’t have to be reserved for wall hangings. Consider a nontraditional family tree design, such as a quilted pillow pattern that can be displayed proudly on your family couch. By incorporating your family’s heritage into a household piece that can be used and not just displayed, you will be welcoming the opportunity to share your crafty treasure with many household guests!

Family Quilt for the Little One

Who says babies can’t appreciate a family heirloom? Consider quilting the newest family member his or her very own family tree with a baby-themed quilt. Select a pattern like the below Baby Blocks With Love Quilt Pattern and fill each heart with the name of a member of your family. Your little one will appreciate the bright colors, warmth, and soft texture now and will treasure the family memories down the road.

Baby Quilt Patterns

Regardless of the pattern you select, quilting family memories never goes out of style. Download a free pattern and get started today!

The holiday gift-giving season is upon us and for those last-minute gift purchasers look no further than Annie’s Crafts for thoughtfully-inspired gifts for the quilters in your life. From unique supplies and materials for the quilter’s next project to easy-finish projects you can create as a perfect gift, we have everything you need to stuff the stockings of your favorite quilter.

Magazines and Books

From our monthly craft magazines and special edition features to our pattern and special-interest books, Annie’s has a wide selection of quilting-inspired magazines and books for the quilters in your life. Available in digital subscriptions and downloads, these books and magazines make perfect last-minute stocking stuffers.

Annie’s Books and Magazines

A Quilter’s Dream Gift Basket

Consider a thoughtful gift basket packed with every quilter’s necessity. Browse our selection of organizers, craft book holders, quilt sticks, bobbin storage boxes and more. Order a collection of unique supplies and create a thoughtful gift basket sure to please even the pickiest quilter. Our selection of quilt and sew tools and notions is second to none.

A Supply Box for the Quilting Queen

Oftentimes, quilters have a great project and pattern in mind, but they don’t have the necessary supplies on hand to dive right in. Consider creating a yarn and fabric supply box fit for a queen. Choose from our selection of precut fabric and textured yarns. Top off the box with a variety of downloadable patterns to help jump-start the quilter’s creativity streak.

Stock up with Annie’s wide selection of yarn.

Showcase your Creativity with a Handmade Treasure

Create a gift worthy of admiration this holiday season with a handmade treasure any quilter is sure to love. Only a quilter can appreciate the true dedication to the art, and our collection of quick and easy patterns is a great solution to your last-minute gift giving conundrum. Choose from a wide selection of patterns for babies and kids, lap quilts, table toppers, and even wall hanging quilt patterns, all designed for a quick-finish project that will make a lasting impression.

The opportunities for last-minute gifts are endless when you combine creativity with a love for quilting. So, don’t delay; pick up your last-minute quilter’s gifts today!

You’ve found the perfect quilt project pattern, but want to add a little spice to it? Whether you’re making a baby blanket for the newest member of your family or creating an instant heirloom with a beautifully quilted wall hanging, mixing smooth and textured yarns and fabrics is a perfect way to add a little spunk to your latest creation. Here are five tips you must know to ensure your latest treasure doesn’t turn into a hodge-podge disaster!

Keep it Simple

Textured yarn can make a striking statement. Take, for example, the Crystal Palace Gold Rush collection, with its vibrant colors and sparkly tint, perfect for a pre-teen creation. While this yarn features beautiful transitional color patterns, it’s best used in moderation, sticking to one color palate to avoid a busy feeling.

Crystal Palace Gold Rush

Find the Perfect Pattern

Not all patterns are suitable for a mixture of textiles. Our collection of beginner quilt patterns, home décor patterns, and even low-sew patterns offer a variety of basic designs. When mixing textiles, select a simple, low-detail pattern to avoid an overpowering feeling when looking at the finished product.

Consider Your Audience

Are you making a baby blanket for your new niece? Consider a softer blend, such as 100 percent cotton for that warm, snuggly feeling.

Lizbeth Size 3 Thread 100 Percent Egyptian Cotton

Looking for a warmer yarn for a winter knit? Perhaps a yarn from our wool and wool blend collection is more suitable for your project.

Make it Easy on Yourself

Sometimes the stress of finding the perfect materials for your next project can be daunting. Ease the burden of the prep work by selecting a precut fabric. Available in many textiles, colors, and designs, precut fabric is an easy solution to your decision-making step.

Precut Fabric

Test a Low-Sew Pattern

Sometimes the perfect textured material speaks for itself. If you’ve found a beautiful textured fabric that requires little additional primping to make it stand out, consider a low-sew pattern to whip up a beautiful quilted treasure. After all, at the end of the day, the most important thing is to have fun while creating the perfect quilt that displays your unique creativity.

Decorative quilting patterns for Christmas are fun ways to highlight your favorite Christmas fabrics. A traditional background can enhance the images appliqued over it. All of the patterns in the Blizzard Flannel Fat Quarters will bring out the holiday spirit in any of your decorative holiday quilts. When you combine patterns you can create unique decorations you can be proud of every time you look at them.

Pair Patterns in Your Holiday Decorations

Even the most basic holiday patterns can become treasured heirlooms when they use traditional holiday patterns that bring a timeless look to a quilt. The Easy Mariner’s Compass looks complex, but it is a simple pattern that allows you a lot of opportunity to choose your favorite pattern combinations in bringing the design to life. No matter the patterns you choose, this decorative quilt will bring cheer to any holiday table.

Decorative Quilts for Christmas Make Fun Holiday GiftsSmall decorative quilting patterns can bring a unique flair to your house every holiday season. They also make fun projects to give away as gifts to your family and other loved ones. The Mini Stockings will look adorable as tree ornaments or they can become gift bags for your small holiday gifts. You can make these stockings fit into any décor based on the pattern of the background material. The applique shapes will stand out even more if they are made with a solid fabric to contrast against your favorite holiday pattern.

Wear Your Favorite Holiday Patterns

The holiday season involves a lot of time spent cooking and baking. Why not bring your favorite holiday patterns into the kitchen? The Country Christmas Kitchen Set welcomes your favorite holiday fabrics and quilting abilities into a busy kitchen. This set would also make a very thoughtful gift for anyone you know who loves to spend time in the kitchen. It can be created to fit any chef’s personal style depending on the patterns you use for the quilted areas.

You Can’t Go Wrong with Your Favorite Holiday Patterns

No matter which Decorative Christmas Quilt you pick to decorate your home you can bring in extra details based on the fabric pattern you choose. A well-constructed quilt can become a timeless heirloom when it uses high quality materials and patterns to highlight your quilting skills.

Quilting can provide a lifetime of artistic activities that express your creative side while allowing you to make perfect gifts, home décor and more. However, quilting, a long-treasured art, has many myths associated with it. Here are five of the most common myths debunked.

Quilting is for the Elderly

There are a wide-selection of patterns available for quilters of all ages. Modern quilting patterns include vibrant colors and fun designs for even the youngest quilters.

Modern Quilting Accessories

Quilting is Too Difficult to Learn
The beauty of quilting is that it is a hobby for all skill levels. We offer a selection of beautiful projects, from wall hangings and blankets to accessories and clothing – and all are available for every skillset. Not sure where to begin? Consider a beginner’s pattern with a simple design.

Quilting Takes Too Much Time
Beginner quilt patterns offer the benefit of a DIY project combined with the ease of a quick-finish project. Consider an easy quilt pattern to dive in and complete a project in a quick weekend.

There Are No Modern Quilt Patterns
Vintage is back! Not only do the traditional vintage patterns now grace the covers of chic design magazines, but quilting patterns also have evolved to include modern designs.

Modern Children’s Quilt Patterns

Quilting Is Too Expensive
There are many quilt patterns that use minimal supplies or even can be created by using remnant supplies from other projects. Be sure to check your left-over supplies to see if you can create a beautiful quilting project with little to no additional expense.

At the end of the day there is no reason why you shouldn’t pick up a quilting project. Quilting is a fun, inexpensive, easy project for crafters of any age. So, download a pattern and get your creative juices flowing!

Quilting is an art you will treasure for a lifetime. This fall, share your passion for quilting with the children in your life. Regardless of their ages, there are different levels of involvement for every child, so it’s never too early to start. Consider these five useful tips to start the learning process today.

Start Slow

Most children won’t be able to pick up the art of quilting in one sitting, and that’s okay. After all, it’s probably taken you years to master your skillset! Consider introducing them to quilting by picking a beginner’s pattern for you to work on with their help. Allow them to assist at the interest level they select, even if it’s just observing.

Pick a Pattern That Piques Their Interest

Little ones will be more apt to pick up the art of quilting if they are working on a project that interests them. Consider a youth-based pattern, such as the Color Your World Gift Bag Pattern or a quilted toy pattern.

Quilted Toy Patterns

Find an Easy Pattern

When you are ready to have them take a more active role in the process, pick an easy-start pattern for beginners. It’s important that the child does not get frustrated with the project, and constant praise is a definite way to ensure success!

Make Them Feel Important

Quilting can provide children with the same satisfaction it provides adults. If you are quilting for a new baby in your life, involve your child in the project, and allow him or her to present the gift. Perhaps you are looking to update your home décor with a beautiful new wall hanging quilt. Your child’s assistance will be a point of pride for the youngster in your home.

Involve your child in gift making projects.

Have Fun

At the end of the day, quilting should be an activity you and your children can enjoy together for years to come. Encourage their love for quilting by demonstrating your passion in a positive light. Proudly display your latest creations around your home, and encourage them to do the same. After a little time and dedication, your children will develop a love for quilting and a lifetime of memories spent on a hobby with you.

Home décor magazines and design shows are in agreement – vintage is back! This fall, decorate your holiday table with a festive quilted table runner that matches traditional design with modern chic. Your guests will be impressed by the homemade treasure, and your table will be elegantly set for even the pickiest of guests.

Halloween Table Treats

Table décor doesn’t need to be reserved for just your dining room. For example, the Spooks & Spiders table placemat and wall hanging is the perfect Halloween accent piece for your hallway table. This quilted treasure will go beautifully next to your bowl of candy for the spooky trick-or-treaters.

Spooks & Spiders

Thanksgiving Design

Are you hosting the big dinner this year? Why not treat your guests to an extra special table with a homemade table runner? From fall leaves to the warm yellow, orange, and red traditional patterns, a Thanksgiving-themed table runner is the perfect addition to your holiday meal.

Fall-Themed Table Décor

Sometimes it’s nice to have a décor piece that is appropriate for the whole season, not just for the holidays. Consider a beautiful fall-themed pattern, such as the Maple Leaf Trivet, which displays the warm colors of fall while still being appropriate for placement all season.

Maple Leaf Trivet

This season decorate with a homemade quilted table runner. These traditional pieces are back in style and provide a great opportunity for you to express your creativity and take personal pride in your home’s décor. Download a free pattern and get started today!