Quilting Department
Quilt crafts are for more than dressing your bed! Today, quilting is used for home décor, clothing and much more.
Our Quilting department will show you the basics and teach you piecing techniques. You’ll find tips and hints, quilt blocks, free projects and even a quilt shop finder to help you find your local quilting store. And for the more-advanced quilter, you’ll find information on the foundation or paper piecing technique of quilting.
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New Tutorials and Pages
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![Fabric Preparation and Cutting]()
Preparing fabric and proper fabric cutting is key to a successful finished quilt that is smooth, accurate, and long lasting. Learn tips here!
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![How to Do the Herringbone Stitch (Embroidery Stitch)]()
Discover how to make the herringbone stitch with this detailed photo tutorial and video tutorial.
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![How to sew an Easy Self Binding Baby Blanket with Minky Plush Fabric]()
Learn how to sew a self binding to a baby blanket with plush fabric and perfect mitered corners.
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![LAYER CAKE QUILTS]()
Use layer cake fabric precuts to make these beautiful quilts.Learn all of the reasons to use precut fabric when quilting!
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![Mini Oven Mitt - DIY Pinch Potholder]()
Create quick, easy pinch potholders with our beginner-friendly tutorial. No binding or hand sewing needed! Perfect for gifts or your own kitchen.
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![Quilt Color Scheme]()
Explore the many helpful ideas for choosing a quilt color scheme as well las choosing various fabrics for a quilt.
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![Quilt Sandwich Assembly]()
Learn the many ways to baste the three layers of a quilt into a quilt sandwich using both traditional and nontraditional methods.
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![Quilter's Mat Storage for Small Spaces]()
Discover an effective tip for safely storing cutting mats in small living spaces. Protect your quilting mat from damage while maximizing storage efficiency.
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![Reversible Casserole Hot Pads using Villa Rosa Snack Mat Patterns]()
These reversible casserole hot pads are made using Villa Rosa Snack Mat Patterns with extra borders and insulation layers.
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![Slouchy Patchwork Witch Hat Tutorial & Free Printable Pattern]()
Learn how to make a patchwork witch hat with this tutorial and free downloadable PDF pattern pieces. Customize for any size!
Trending this Week
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![How to do the Basic Blanket Stitch]()
Learn how to do the blanket stitch with this blanket stitch tutorial. It's used as an edging to attach applique designs, finish felt toys and ornaments.
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![JELLY ROLL QUILTS & PROJECTS]()
Explore the many free jelly roll quilt patterns as well as other jelly roll projects. These fun precuts reduce cutting and speed up sewing!
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![50 Awesome Gift Ideas to Sew and Quilt]()
Our gifts to sew list has 50 sewing projects ideas. This list has something for everyone, whether the gift is for a friend, family member, teacher, others.
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![How to sew a super easy table runner (10 minute table runner)]()
Learn how to sew an easy table runner in less than an hour. Make this quick 4 seam table runner as a gift! Also named the 10 minute table runner.
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![DIY Baby Play Mat from an Alphabet Panel]()
This DIY alphabet play mat pattern is perfect for sewing beginners and comes together fast! Learn how to sew a quilted play mat.
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![ENGLISH PAPER PIECING PATTERNS]()
Find free English paper piecing patterns and English paper piecing templates using hexagon paper piecing along with many other creative shapes.
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![CRAZY QUILT PATTERNS & PROJECTS]()
Go crazy with these free crazy quilt and crazy patchwork quilt patterns and projects!
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![How to Sew a Scrappy Christmas Tree Ornament]()
How to Sew a Scrappy Christmas Tree Ornament by Strip-piecing Fabric together.
Free Items of the Week
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Sew a stylish, functional drawstring backpack with this tutorial.
From
Janome
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Make adorable fabric pumpkins and turkeys with fabric yo-yos, felt and a few other supplies.
From
Needlepointers.com Associate
New Stuff
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Learn how to make your own sashiko denim tote bag using odds and ends of denim left from previous projects, plus the odd decorative fabric scrap and this tutorial.
From
Vicky Myers Creations
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This is another tutorial on mending pants with holes using sashiko stitching and wonder under.
From
Swoodson Says
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Here is an outstanding tutorial which includes materials, stitching techniques and stitching on pre-printed fabric.
From
Purl Soho
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In this tutorial, they show you some basic techniques used in sashiko embroidery and share some useful tips for creating simple and stylish designs
From
The Thread
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With this post, learn how to mend jeans with ripped knees using the art of Sashiko fabric mending.
From
Roots and Boots
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This is a more contemporary design using the Japanese Sashiko technique.
From
Craft Foxes
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A geometric design with overlapping circles with bands of straight lines.
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This Sashiko pattern is composed of an intricate arrangement of straight lines.
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This Sashiko pattern is formed with triangles.
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This tutorial shows you the most basic, simple method of sashiko mending, using a simple running stitch.
From
Tikkido