Lilacs and roses are two of my favorite flowers -- this quilt design reminded me of a combination of each one. Two different blocks (shown here) are sewn in horizontal ... Read More

In the three years I've written for About.com Quilting, one of the most-requested patterns has been the rag Cathedral Window quilt. I've been cutting circles and clipping seam allowances for ... Read More

Are you looking for advice before buying a new sewing machine? Maybe the online quilting community can help you decide which machine is best for you. A few months ago, ... Read More

This quilt block is called Christmas Star, but the design is suitable for any theme you want to give it, and the quilt is a good choice whenever you need ... Read More

This 6" framed pinwheel block is assembled in shades of raspberry and chocolate -- a yummy combination. You'll use four fabrics for each quilt block: two pinks and two ... Read More

Oriental fabrics in shades of gold and orange are enhanced by a black backdrop in both versions of Summer Dragon. The medallion style wallhanging illustrated here finishes at 48-inches square. ... Read More

Quilt blocks that look almost or exactly the same are notorious for being known by multiple names. And sometimes, even blocks that are totally different from each other end up ... Read More

There are several variations of The Broken Branch quilt block, all with different names. The differences are mostly found in the number and sizes of half square triangle units that ... Read More

If you think you've seen this quilt block before, but with a different name, you're probably right, because there are loads of traditional quilt blocks with the same basic layout, ... Read More

Sometimes I just want to plop into bed and place a soft, aromatic pillow over my eyes to block the light and help me rest. It's quick and easy to ... Read More

If you don't recognize flea market fabric finds or fabrics you've been given as gifts, look along the selvage for the manufacturer's name, the designer's name and the fiber content. ... Read More

This basket block finishes at 16" square, another large quilt block that can be used in a variety of ways. Sew them side-by-side and oriented in the same direction, or ... Read More

Try this colorful H quilt the next time you want to go scrappy. I've included a couple of options in the pattern. One lets you strip piece sixteen groups of ... Read More