Quilting: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
New Year's Day Mystery Quilt
Join me at About.com Quilting on New Year's Day, 2010, as community members work on the New Year's Day Mystery Quilt.
Join me at About.com Quilting on New Year's Day, 2010, as community members work on the New Year's Day Mystery Quilt.
Rag Quilt Pattern
Here's an easy rag quilt pattern. The quilt is lap quilt size and is made with squares of two sizes. Colors are arranged to create diagonal movement on the surface of the quilt. A free rag quilt pattern from About Quilting.
Here's an easy rag quilt pattern. The quilt is lap quilt size and is made with squares of two sizes. Colors are arranged to create diagonal movement on the surface of the quilt. A free rag quilt pattern from About Quilting.
Miniature Bear's Paw Quilt
Use this free miniature quilt pattern to make a mini Bear's Paw quilt. Quilt blocks are surrounded by cornerstones and pieced sashing.
Use this free miniature quilt pattern to make a mini Bear's Paw quilt. Quilt blocks are surrounded by cornerstones and pieced sashing.
Mattress Sizes
It's easier to design a quilt when you have know mattress sizes. Use these facts about mattress sizes to make a quilt that fits your bed perfectly.
It's easier to design a quilt when you have know mattress sizes. Use these facts about mattress sizes to make a quilt that fits your bed perfectly.
Beginner Quilt Patterns
These beginner quilt patterns are fast and easy -- and all of the patterns on About.com Quilting are free, with detailed instructions and assembly graphics. Get off to a quick start with one of these easy beginner quilt patterns.
These beginner quilt patterns are fast and easy -- and all of the patterns on About.com Quilting are free, with detailed instructions and assembly graphics. Get off to a quick start with one of these easy beginner quilt patterns.
Christmas Quilt Patterns
You'll find lots of Christmas quilt patterns on the About.com Quilting Web site (and lots more that are perfect candidates for a holiday quilt with just a few changes).
You'll find lots of Christmas quilt patterns on the About.com Quilting Web site (and lots more that are perfect candidates for a holiday quilt with just a few changes).
Free Quilt Patterns
Free quilt patterns. Nearly all of these easy quilt patterns are suitable for beginning quilters. Includes free quilting patterns for complete quilts and quilt block patterns.
Free quilt patterns. Nearly all of these easy quilt patterns are suitable for beginning quilters. Includes free quilting patterns for complete quilts and quilt block patterns.
Color Wheel Basics
A color wheel is one tool that quilters can use to help them select fabrics for their quilts. There are no true rules for using a color wheel to combine colors, but there are that help you understand how colors interact with each other.
A color wheel is one tool that quilters can use to help them select fabrics for their quilts. There are no true rules for using a color wheel to combine colors, but there are that help you understand how colors interact with each other.
How to Make a Quilt
Learn how to make a quilt from start to finish. My quilting instructions take you step by step through the quiltmaking process, and include plenty of free quilt patterns to get you started.
Learn how to make a quilt from start to finish. My quilting instructions take you step by step through the quiltmaking process, and include plenty of free quilt patterns to get you started.
Mitered Quilt Binding
It's time to sew on the quilt binding, and that means you're almost finished with the quilt! Use these simple quilt binding instructions to sew mitered binding to the sides of your quilt.
It's time to sew on the quilt binding, and that means you're almost finished with the quilt! Use these simple quilt binding instructions to sew mitered binding to the sides of your quilt.
Folded Fabric Star Ornament
Use these easy instructions and step by step photos to make a folded fabric star ornament for Christmas or any other occasion.
Use these easy instructions and step by step photos to make a folded fabric star ornament for Christmas or any other occasion.
Christmas Table Runner
Here's a festive -- but easy to make -- Christmas table runner. Sew one for the holidays or change the fabrics to make the table runner suit any theme. Let's work on this table runner like we would a mystery quilt -- no peeking ahead if you see it after the pattern is complete.
Here's a festive -- but easy to make -- Christmas table runner. Sew one for the holidays or change the fabrics to make the table runner suit any theme. Let's work on this table runner like we would a mystery quilt -- no peeking ahead if you see it after the pattern is complete.
Working with Color Value
Color value is important to quilters, in part because the contrast between fabrics defines our patterns and makes certain elements more noticeable. This easy primer helps you start experimenting with color value in your quilts.
Color value is important to quilters, in part because the contrast between fabrics defines our patterns and makes certain elements more noticeable. This easy primer helps you start experimenting with color value in your quilts.
How to Make Quilt Binding
It's easy to make quilt binding from any fabric. My tutorial shows you how to make continuous bias binding and crosswise grain binding.
It's easy to make quilt binding from any fabric. My tutorial shows you how to make continuous bias binding and crosswise grain binding.
How to Make a Rag Quilt
Rag quilts aren't at all difficult to make, and once you learn the basic technique, you can turn lots of your favorite quilt patterns into rag quilts.
Rag quilts aren't at all difficult to make, and once you learn the basic technique, you can turn lots of your favorite quilt patterns into rag quilts.
Hula Twist Quilt Pattern
Hula Twist is a full size patchwork quilt pattern made from two different quilt blocks, both with a bit of spin. The quilt is easy to assemble, making it a perfect choice for beginning quilters.
Hula Twist is a full size patchwork quilt pattern made from two different quilt blocks, both with a bit of spin. The quilt is easy to assemble, making it a perfect choice for beginning quilters.
Whirlpool Quilt Pattern
The Whirlpool Quilt pattern is just one of the free quilt patterns you'll find at About.com Quilting. Make the quilt as shown or customize it to suit your needs.
The Whirlpool Quilt pattern is just one of the free quilt patterns you'll find at About.com Quilting. Make the quilt as shown or customize it to suit your needs.
Star Quilt Pattern
Strip piecing and quick piecing methods help you put this small star quilt together quickly and easily. Its 4-1/2" square star blocks put the quilt somewhere between a miniature and a small wallhanging, helping you get accustomed to small blocks before taking the plunge to true minis.
Strip piecing and quick piecing methods help you put this small star quilt together quickly and easily. Its 4-1/2" square star blocks put the quilt somewhere between a miniature and a small wallhanging, helping you get accustomed to small blocks before taking the plunge to true minis.
Log Cabin Christmas Tree Quilt
A Christmas quilt pattern, the Log Cabin Christmas Tree quilt measures 18-1/2" square.
A Christmas quilt pattern, the Log Cabin Christmas Tree quilt measures 18-1/2" square.
Cathedral Windows Rag Quilt
Use my free quilt pattern to make an easy Cathedral Windows rag quilt. The pattern is suitable for quilters of all levels -- even beginning quilters will find it's easy to make this quilt.
Use my free quilt pattern to make an easy Cathedral Windows rag quilt. The pattern is suitable for quilters of all levels -- even beginning quilters will find it's easy to make this quilt.
Christmas Tree Quilt Block
Try this quilt pattern the next time you need to stitch a Christmas tree quilt block. A quilt block pattern from Quilting at About.com.
Try this quilt pattern the next time you need to stitch a Christmas tree quilt block. A quilt block pattern from Quilting at About.com.
Christmas Table Runner Pattern
Use this table runner pattern to make a Christmas table runner, or change the theme by altering your choice of fabrics.
Use this table runner pattern to make a Christmas table runner, or change the theme by altering your choice of fabrics.
Christmas Tree Rag Quilt Patte
Use this rag quilt pattern to make an easy Christmas Tree rag quilt.
Use this rag quilt pattern to make an easy Christmas Tree rag quilt.
Christmas Tree Quilt Pattern, Rag Quilt & Non-Rag Miniature Quilt
You'll find lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Janet Wickell at About.com Quilting.
You'll find lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Janet Wickell at About.com Quilting.
Free Baby Quilt Patterns
An index of free baby quilt patterns on the About.com Quilting Web site.
An index of free baby quilt patterns on the About.com Quilting Web site.
Learn to Analyze Patchwork
We can categorize patchwork quilt blocks by the gridded arrangement of their patches. Nine-patch quilt blocks are among the most popular.
We can categorize patchwork quilt blocks by the gridded arrangement of their patches. Nine-patch quilt blocks are among the most popular.
Easy Half Square Triangles
Quilting tips and techniques. Use this quick piecing method to make perfect half square triangle units for your quilts.
Quilting tips and techniques. Use this quick piecing method to make perfect half square triangle units for your quilts.
Quilting Quiz - Name the Quilt Block
Take this quilting quiz to see how many traditional quilt blocks you recognize.
Take this quilting quiz to see how many traditional quilt blocks you recognize.
Catching the View, Cat Quilt
Have fun stitching this free cat quilt pattern from About Quilting, a wallhanging with three appliqued cats looking at a flower garden just outside the windows.
Have fun stitching this free cat quilt pattern from About Quilting, a wallhanging with three appliqued cats looking at a flower garden just outside the windows.
How to Make a Scrap Quilt
Tips to help you make a successful scrap quilt.
Tips to help you make a successful scrap quilt.
Christmas Stocking Quilt Block
Here's a Christmas Stocking quilt block pattern that's quick and easy. You can use it as-is or dress up your stocking with ribbons and lace.
Here's a Christmas Stocking quilt block pattern that's quick and easy. You can use it as-is or dress up your stocking with ribbons and lace.
How to Make a Denim Quilt
You don't have to have a special quilt pattern to make a denim quilt, often called a blue jeans quilt, but there are some patterns that area easier to work with than others. Use these tips to prepare your blue jeans fabric and stitch the denim quilt together.
You don't have to have a special quilt pattern to make a denim quilt, often called a blue jeans quilt, but there are some patterns that area easier to work with than others. Use these tips to prepare your blue jeans fabric and stitch the denim quilt together.
Pictures of Quilts
Quilts on display in the quilt photo galleries at About.com. Quilts in our online quilt show were made by talented members of the quilting community.
Quilts on display in the quilt photo galleries at About.com. Quilts in our online quilt show were made by talented members of the quilting community.
Measure & Sew Straight Borders
Measuring straight borders and sewing them to your quilt is an easy process, but there are a few guidelines you should follow to make sure the borders fit right and do the job they're meant to do to support the edges of the quilt.
Measuring straight borders and sewing them to your quilt is an easy process, but there are a few guidelines you should follow to make sure the borders fit right and do the job they're meant to do to support the edges of the quilt.
What's a Fat Quarter?
We throw the term "fat quarters" around a lot and new quilters always wonder what it means. This explanation and illustration will help you see how a fat quarter differs from a standard quarter-yard cut.
We throw the term "fat quarters" around a lot and new quilters always wonder what it means. This explanation and illustration will help you see how a fat quarter differs from a standard quarter-yard cut.
Fabric Quiz
Take the Fabric Quiz to test your knowledge of quilting fabrics.
Take the Fabric Quiz to test your knowledge of quilting fabrics.
Christmas Log Cabin Quilt Patt
Free quilt pattern for a paper pieced Christmas Log Cabin quilt that finishes at 36-1/2" square.
Free quilt pattern for a paper pieced Christmas Log Cabin quilt that finishes at 36-1/2" square.
Comforts of Home Quilt Block
Use this free quilt pattern to make the Comforts of Home quilt block. It's a quick and easy patchwork block that you can make scrappy by raiding your fabric stash. Just one of the many free quilt patterns you'll find on About Quilting.
Use this free quilt pattern to make the Comforts of Home quilt block. It's a quick and easy patchwork block that you can make scrappy by raiding your fabric stash. Just one of the many free quilt patterns you'll find on About Quilting.
Miniature Quilt Patterns
Try one of my free miniature quilt patterns the next time you want to stitch up a small project. You'll find patchwork quilts and applique quilts. Some are quick pieced and some are assembled using the foundation (paper) piecing method.
Try one of my free miniature quilt patterns the next time you want to stitch up a small project. You'll find patchwork quilts and applique quilts. Some are quick pieced and some are assembled using the foundation (paper) piecing method.
Easy Pillowcase Pattern
Use this free pattern to make a quick and easy pillowcase with French seams that keep raw edges under control.
Use this free pattern to make a quick and easy pillowcase with French seams that keep raw edges under control.
Baby Chains Patchwork Quilt
Make a baby quilt version of my popular Cozy Chains quilt pattern. One of the free quilt patterns you'll find at About.com Quilting.
Make a baby quilt version of my popular Cozy Chains quilt pattern. One of the free quilt patterns you'll find at About.com Quilting.
How to Make Yo-Yos
Learn to make Yo-Yos, those little rosettes that are assembled with circles of fabric. You can use yo yos in lots of ways--even if you don't want to make a full yo-yo quilt.
Learn to make Yo-Yos, those little rosettes that are assembled with circles of fabric. You can use yo yos in lots of ways--even if you don't want to make a full yo-yo quilt.
Make a Window Template
Learn how to make window templates, a handy type of template that's useful for some types of patchwork and applique.
Learn how to make window templates, a handy type of template that's useful for some types of patchwork and applique.
Sewing Quarter Inch Seams
Sewing an accurate quarter inch seam allowance is essential for the accuracy of most quilt blocks. You'll find that your quilts go together easily once you've mastered the quarter inch seam.
Sewing an accurate quarter inch seam allowance is essential for the accuracy of most quilt blocks. You'll find that your quilts go together easily once you've mastered the quarter inch seam.
How to Make Quilt Backing
Quilt backing can be made from any fabric. Use these instructions to make backing for your quilts.
Quilt backing can be made from any fabric. Use these instructions to make backing for your quilts.
Floral Rag Quilt Pattern
Here's an easy rag quilt pattern that gives you an opportunity to use a mixture of large florals, small florals, and maybe some tone-on-tone cotton or flannel prints. Another free quilt pattern from About.com Quilting.
Here's an easy rag quilt pattern that gives you an opportunity to use a mixture of large florals, small florals, and maybe some tone-on-tone cotton or flannel prints. Another free quilt pattern from About.com Quilting.
Mock Basket Weave Quilt Block
Grab two striped fabrics and cut a bunch of squares. That's all you need to do to make this mock Basket Weave quilt block pattern.
Grab two striped fabrics and cut a bunch of squares. That's all you need to do to make this mock Basket Weave quilt block pattern.
Miniature Christmas Tree Quilt
Here's a miniature quilt version of my Rag Christmas Tree pattern. The miniature quilt is not a rag quilt.
Here's a miniature quilt version of my Rag Christmas Tree pattern. The miniature quilt is not a rag quilt.
Easy Baby Quilt Patterns
These free and easy baby quilt patterns are perfect projects for beginning quilters who are making a first quilt. They go together quickly, and that means you'll be ready to tackle another quilt pattern in no time.
These free and easy baby quilt patterns are perfect projects for beginning quilters who are making a first quilt. They go together quickly, and that means you'll be ready to tackle another quilt pattern in no time.
How to Cut Patchwork Shapes
Nearly all of the patchwork shapes you use in quilts can be cut from long strips of fabric. Learn to rotary cut specific patchwork shapes like squares and rectangles, diamonds, all sorts of triangles and more.
Nearly all of the patchwork shapes you use in quilts can be cut from long strips of fabric. Learn to rotary cut specific patchwork shapes like squares and rectangles, diamonds, all sorts of triangles and more.
Rotary Cutting Basics
Use these techniques to rotary cut fabric strips for your quilts. Learn to rotary cut straight grain fabric strips and bias strips. Includes rotary cutting tips to get you off to a quick--and safe--start.
Use these techniques to rotary cut fabric strips for your quilts. Learn to rotary cut straight grain fabric strips and bias strips. Includes rotary cutting tips to get you off to a quick--and safe--start.
Make an Easy Throw Pillow
Use this easy technique to make a throw pillow from a quilt block or any pretty fabric.
Use this easy technique to make a throw pillow from a quilt block or any pretty fabric.
How to Calculate Quilt Yardage
Use these techniques to calculate yardage for your quilts.
Use these techniques to calculate yardage for your quilts.
About Foundation Piecing
Foundation piecing, sometimes called paper piecing, is an traditional quilting technique that's been revived by today's quilters. Foundation piecing is simple--once you've made one foundation pieced quilt you know how to assemble them all.
Foundation piecing, sometimes called paper piecing, is an traditional quilting technique that's been revived by today's quilters. Foundation piecing is simple--once you've made one foundation pieced quilt you know how to assemble them all.
Baby Monkey Wrench Quilt
The Baby Monkey Wrench quilt pattern is just one of the many free baby quilt patterns you'll find on About.com Quilting. You can this easy baby quilt, even if it's your first project. Complete instructions, accompanied by step-by-step illustrations.
The Baby Monkey Wrench quilt pattern is just one of the many free baby quilt patterns you'll find on About.com Quilting. You can this easy baby quilt, even if it's your first project. Complete instructions, accompanied by step-by-step illustrations.
Attic Windows Quilt
This small quilt is a variation of the traditional Attic Windows pattern. Instead of single windows placed side-by-side, the quilt blocks are composed of several windows in three different layouts.
This small quilt is a variation of the traditional Attic Windows pattern. Instead of single windows placed side-by-side, the quilt blocks are composed of several windows in three different layouts.
Rags 'n Hearts Rag Quilt
Try this free rag quilt pattern the next time you're looking for a quick and easy quilt project. Easy ragged edge applique is used to embellish some of the rag quilt blocks.
Try this free rag quilt pattern the next time you're looking for a quick and easy quilt project. Easy ragged edge applique is used to embellish some of the rag quilt blocks.
Understanding Fabric Grain
Fabric grain is one of those quilting topics that you might not think is important, but the way you cut your fabric in relation to its grain can produce a quilt that's accurate and easy to assemble--or a quilt that just won't do what you want it to do.
Fabric grain is one of those quilting topics that you might not think is important, but the way you cut your fabric in relation to its grain can produce a quilt that's accurate and easy to assemble--or a quilt that just won't do what you want it to do.
Quilt Blocks with Partial Seam
Some quilt blocks that appear to be assembled using set-in seams can actually be constructed using another technique -- partial seams. Sewing quilt blocks with partial seams is really easy, and the result it a block that looks a lot more complicated than it really is.
Some quilt blocks that appear to be assembled using set-in seams can actually be constructed using another technique -- partial seams. Sewing quilt blocks with partial seams is really easy, and the result it a block that looks a lot more complicated than it really is.
Patchwork Hearts Quilt
Here's a quick and easy heart block that's perfect for a Valentine's Day wallhanging -- or to say "I Love You" to someone any time of year.
Here's a quick and easy heart block that's perfect for a Valentine's Day wallhanging -- or to say "I Love You" to someone any time of year.
Paper Piece a Log Cabin Block
The best way to learn foundation piecing, sometimes called paper piecing, is to make a quilt block. Log cabin quilt blocks are perfect for paper piecing starters. Try this free quilt pattern from About Quilting.
The best way to learn foundation piecing, sometimes called paper piecing, is to make a quilt block. Log cabin quilt blocks are perfect for paper piecing starters. Try this free quilt pattern from About Quilting.
Mock Log Cabin Block
Here's a free quilt block pattern that looks a bit like a log cabin block--but goes together a lot more quickly and easily, especially when you use chain piecing to assemble it. Another free quilt pattern from About Quilting.
Here's a free quilt block pattern that looks a bit like a log cabin block--but goes together a lot more quickly and easily, especially when you use chain piecing to assemble it. Another free quilt pattern from About Quilting.
Christmas Table Runner Pattern
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Tone on Tone Definition
Definition of the term tone on tone, from the About.com Quilting Glossary.
Definition of the term tone on tone, from the About.com Quilting Glossary.
Charity Quilt Project
Making charity quilts is at the top agenda of thousands and thousands of quilters. A group of our forum members spent one evening at a quilting retreat making baby quilts for an international charity. Learn what they did and start your own charity quilts group.
Making charity quilts is at the top agenda of thousands and thousands of quilters. A group of our forum members spent one evening at a quilting retreat making baby quilts for an international charity. Learn what they did and start your own charity quilts group.
Easy Framed Nine Patch Quilt
One of the many easy quilt patterns you'll find on About.com quilting. Frames that surround this simple nine patch quilt pattern are flip-flopped to create visual movement across the face of the quilt.
One of the many easy quilt patterns you'll find on About.com quilting. Frames that surround this simple nine patch quilt pattern are flip-flopped to create visual movement across the face of the quilt.
Table Runner Pattern
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Choosing a Rotary Cutter
It wasn't too many years ago that quilters had only a few choices when it was time to buy a rotary cutter. Things have certainly changed, because now just about every manufacturer who makes rotary cutters lets us choose from a variety of blade sizes, handle types, safety latches and other features.
It wasn't too many years ago that quilters had only a few choices when it was time to buy a rotary cutter. Things have certainly changed, because now just about every manufacturer who makes rotary cutters lets us choose from a variety of blade sizes, handle types, safety latches and other features.
Shoo Fly Quilt Block Pattern
Make a six inch floral quilt block using the traditional Shoo Fly quilt block pattern.
Make a six inch floral quilt block using the traditional Shoo Fly quilt block pattern.
Pretty in Pastels Baby Quilt
Pretty in Pastels is a baby quilt pattern made from 6-inch Clay's Choice quilt blocks.
Pretty in Pastels is a baby quilt pattern made from 6-inch Clay's Choice quilt blocks.
Quilting Quiz - Quilt Assembly Quiz
Take the Quilt Assembly Quiz to test your knowledge of quilt making techniques.
Take the Quilt Assembly Quiz to test your knowledge of quilt making techniques.
Sew and Turn Applique
Use the sew and turn applique when you want to avoid all the fuss of turned-under edges.
Use the sew and turn applique when you want to avoid all the fuss of turned-under edges.
Stars thru Windows Baby Quilt
Make this easy baby quilt pattern. Called Stars Through the Windows, it's a quick patchwork quilt that beginning quilters can make with ease.
Make this easy baby quilt pattern. Called Stars Through the Windows, it's a quick patchwork quilt that beginning quilters can make with ease.
6-inch Scrappy Heart Quilt Block Pattern
Quilt block patterns you can sew for yourself, or use for your quilting swaps. Check back often -- my quilt block patterns archive is always growing.
Quilt block patterns you can sew for yourself, or use for your quilting swaps. Check back often -- my quilt block patterns archive is always growing.
Scrappy Floating Stars Quilt
So is this the most boring star block you've ever seen? It just might be, but the star quilt you can make from it sure isn't ho-hum. This star block is definitely easy and it's quick to sew, but when you place the blocks side by side a wonderful pattern emerges.
So is this the most boring star block you've ever seen? It just might be, but the star quilt you can make from it sure isn't ho-hum. This star block is definitely easy and it's quick to sew, but when you place the blocks side by side a wonderful pattern emerges.
Tools for Quilters
There are an endless number of quilting tools available, so many that beginning quilters aren't sure which ones to buy first. Which tools do you really need to make a quilt and which tools can wait until you're more experienced? Here's a basic list of quilting tools that will help get you off to a good start.
There are an endless number of quilting tools available, so many that beginning quilters aren't sure which ones to buy first. Which tools do you really need to make a quilt and which tools can wait until you're more experienced? Here's a basic list of quilting tools that will help get you off to a good start.
About Quilting Swap Hostesses
An explanation of the quilt swap process on About Quilting and a list of the hosts and hostesses who run the swaps. Come join our quilting forums. You'll find lots of good conversation and plenty of quilting swaps to keep you occupied.
An explanation of the quilt swap process on About Quilting and a list of the hosts and hostesses who run the swaps. Come join our quilting forums. You'll find lots of good conversation and plenty of quilting swaps to keep you occupied.
Vintage Orchards Baby Quilt
New baby quilt patterns include the Vintage Orchards baby quilt pattern, an easy baby quilt with a vintage look.
New baby quilt patterns include the Vintage Orchards baby quilt pattern, an easy baby quilt with a vintage look.
Black & White & Red All Over
Here's a super easy strippy quilt that you can tailer to any theme -- grab some juvenile fabrics the next time you need a baby quilt.
Here's a super easy strippy quilt that you can tailer to any theme -- grab some juvenile fabrics the next time you need a baby quilt.
Christmas Tree Rag Quilt
Christmas quilts on display in the About.com Quilting photo galleries.
Christmas quilts on display in the About.com Quilting photo galleries.
Squaring Up Quilt Blocks
When it's time to sew together blocks from a quilt swap we sometimes discover that the blocks aren't all exactly the same size. Here's an easy technique to help you sew the quilt blocks together accurately.
When it's time to sew together blocks from a quilt swap we sometimes discover that the blocks aren't all exactly the same size. Here's an easy technique to help you sew the quilt blocks together accurately.
Walk Around the Block Quilt
Here's quick miniature quilt pattern, Walk Around the Block. It's an easy little quilt, with a pictorial center medallion that's surrounded by strip pieced nine-patch and bar blocks. You can make this miniature quilt in a weekend.
Here's quick miniature quilt pattern, Walk Around the Block. It's an easy little quilt, with a pictorial center medallion that's surrounded by strip pieced nine-patch and bar blocks. You can make this miniature quilt in a weekend.
Make a String Quilt
String quilts are made using a fun and easy type of foundation piecing. Here are some techniques you can use to make a string pieced quilt.
String quilts are made using a fun and easy type of foundation piecing. Here are some techniques you can use to make a string pieced quilt.
Make Folded Fat Quarter Stars
Here's a super fast technique you can use to fold a series of fat quarters into triangles to use as quilting gifts. Stack the triangles to make stars -- or put together larger stacks of coordinating fabrics to make attractive gift bundles for your quilting friends.
Here's a super fast technique you can use to fold a series of fat quarters into triangles to use as quilting gifts. Stack the triangles to make stars -- or put together larger stacks of coordinating fabrics to make attractive gift bundles for your quilting friends.
Christmas Quilts
Christmas quilts and other winter holiday quilt patterns. More free quilting patterns from About Quilting.
Christmas quilts and other winter holiday quilt patterns. More free quilting patterns from About Quilting.
Sarah's Choice Quilt Block Pattern - 4", 6", 8" & 12"
Quilt block patterns you can sew for yourself, or use for your quilting swaps. Check back often -- my quilt block patterns archive is always growing.
Quilt block patterns you can sew for yourself, or use for your quilting swaps. Check back often -- my quilt block patterns archive is always growing.
How to Press Quilt Blocks
Learn how to press quilt blocks to improve your piecing accuracy. Pressing is a quilting technique that improves your accuracy and ensures that your quilt blocks fit together just like they should.
Learn how to press quilt blocks to improve your piecing accuracy. Pressing is a quilting technique that improves your accuracy and ensures that your quilt blocks fit together just like they should.
Pineapple Quilt Pattern
Make a pineapple quilt that's like one of my quilt examples, or break away and use this free 9" pineapple quilt foundation template to create your very own design.
Make a pineapple quilt that's like one of my quilt examples, or break away and use this free 9" pineapple quilt foundation template to create your very own design.
Nine Patch Baby Quilt Pattern
Make a Framed Nine Patch baby quilt with this free baby quilt pattern. This easy quilt pattern is beginner friendly -- so it's perfect for a first quilt.
Make a Framed Nine Patch baby quilt with this free baby quilt pattern. This easy quilt pattern is beginner friendly -- so it's perfect for a first quilt.
Pinwheel Quilt Block Pattern
This easy pinwheel quilt block variation is assembled with one simple little unit that's sewn in different color combinations. The pinwheel quilt block appears to be complicated, but it's super simple and goes together in a flash.
This easy pinwheel quilt block variation is assembled with one simple little unit that's sewn in different color combinations. The pinwheel quilt block appears to be complicated, but it's super simple and goes together in a flash.
Evening Star Quilt Block
Learn to make this easy star quilt block pattern, an evening star block with nine patch block centers. This star block is perfect for quilt block swaps, because it's suitable for quilters of every skill level.
Learn to make this easy star quilt block pattern, an evening star block with nine patch block centers. This star block is perfect for quilt block swaps, because it's suitable for quilters of every skill level.
Setting Triangles
Quilts with blocks set on point have triangular openings around their outer edges where each diagonal row of blocks ends. Learn how to make setting triangles to fill in the gaps of your on point quilt.
Quilts with blocks set on point have triangular openings around their outer edges where each diagonal row of blocks ends. Learn how to make setting triangles to fill in the gaps of your on point quilt.
Roman Square Quilt Pattern
Free pattern for the traditional Roman Square quilt block pattern, with instructions for making as many blocks as you need to assemble a Roman Square quilt.
Free pattern for the traditional Roman Square quilt block pattern, with instructions for making as many blocks as you need to assemble a Roman Square quilt.
Shoofly Quilt Block Pattern
Make this pretty variation of the Shoofly quilt block. An easy quilt block pattern from About.com Quilting.
Make this pretty variation of the Shoofly quilt block. An easy quilt block pattern from About.com Quilting.
Ohio Star Wallhanging
Here's a free quilt pattern you can use to make a wallhanging that features Ohio Star quilt blocks.
Here's a free quilt pattern you can use to make a wallhanging that features Ohio Star quilt blocks.
Jewel Box Quilt Pattern
Use my free quilt pattern to make a jewel box quilt block and entire jewel box quilt.
Use my free quilt pattern to make a jewel box quilt block and entire jewel box quilt.
Bug Jar Quilt Block Pattern
Here's an easy bug jar quilt pattern. This bug jar quilt block is square, so it's a bit different from some of the bug quilts you might have seen. A free quilt pattern from About.com Quilting.
Here's an easy bug jar quilt pattern. This bug jar quilt block is square, so it's a bit different from some of the bug quilts you might have seen. A free quilt pattern from About.com Quilting.
Quilt Hanging Sleeves
Quilts can be safely hung for display when you sew a permanent or temporary hanging sleeve to their backs. Use these instructions to sew a quilt sleeve to your large quilts and wallhangings.
Quilts can be safely hung for display when you sew a permanent or temporary hanging sleeve to their backs. Use these instructions to sew a quilt sleeve to your large quilts and wallhangings.
How to Make a Fabric Postcard
Tips and techniques to help you make fabric postcards to mail to your family and friends. A fabric postcard can be as simple or intricate as you like, but there are a few guidelines you should follow to help them travel through the postal system undamaged.
Tips and techniques to help you make fabric postcards to mail to your family and friends. A fabric postcard can be as simple or intricate as you like, but there are a few guidelines you should follow to help them travel through the postal system undamaged.
Holiday Ribbons Quilt Pattern
Holiday Ribbons quilt pattern from Janet at About.com Quilting. Quilt patterns always include detailed instructions and illustrations.
Holiday Ribbons quilt pattern from Janet at About.com Quilting. Quilt patterns always include detailed instructions and illustrations.
Ragged Edge Dog Bandana
An easy ragged edged dog bandana to spiff up your doggie's outerwear collection. This soft bandana is easy to wear and you can trim it for a custom fit in no time at all. Even you cats might like this cute little pet bandana.
An easy ragged edged dog bandana to spiff up your doggie's outerwear collection. This soft bandana is easy to wear and you can trim it for a custom fit in no time at all. Even you cats might like this cute little pet bandana.
Please Rescue this Ugly Quilt
Please rescue this ugly little quilt, made from a combination of star quilt blocks and snowball blocks. The design has potential, and you can use my quiltmaking boo-boos as a guide to what not to do, so that your star quilt is a whole lot nicer.
Please rescue this ugly little quilt, made from a combination of star quilt blocks and snowball blocks. The design has potential, and you can use my quiltmaking boo-boos as a guide to what not to do, so that your star quilt is a whole lot nicer.
Jewel Box Quilt Pattern
Free Jewel Box quilt pattern from Janet at About.com Quilting. Quilt patterns always include detailed instructions and illustrations.
Free Jewel Box quilt pattern from Janet at About.com Quilting. Quilt patterns always include detailed instructions and illustrations.
Bear's Paw Quilt Block Pattern
The traditional Bear's Paw quilt block is always a quilter's favorite. It has lots of pieces, but the Bear's Paw quilt block isn't difficult to make.
The traditional Bear's Paw quilt block is always a quilter's favorite. It has lots of pieces, but the Bear's Paw quilt block isn't difficult to make.
Scrappy Basket Quilt Block
This basket quilt block helps you put your scrap fabrics to good use. Mix and match as many fabrics as you like to create scrappy basket quilt blocks for a swap with friends -- or all for yourself.
This basket quilt block helps you put your scrap fabrics to good use. Mix and match as many fabrics as you like to create scrappy basket quilt blocks for a swap with friends -- or all for yourself.
Scrappy Miniature Whirlwind Quilt Pattern
Miniature quilt pattern; miniature whirlwind quilt pattern from Quilting at About.com.
Miniature quilt pattern; miniature whirlwind quilt pattern from Quilting at About.com.
Make a Yo Yo Quilt or Use Yo Yos as Trim
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com. Use these instructions to make a yo-yo quilt or other yo-yo projects.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com. Use these instructions to make a yo-yo quilt or other yo-yo projects.
How to Make Prairie Points
Prairie points are little folds of fabric that are used to adorn the edges of our quilts. Use one of these methods to make prairie points and attach them to your quilt.
Prairie points are little folds of fabric that are used to adorn the edges of our quilts. Use one of these methods to make prairie points and attach them to your quilt.
Framed Four-Patch Quilt Blocks
Framed Four-Patch quilt blocks are a breeze to make. Use the Framed Four-Patch blocks to assemble a simple quilt in any size.
Framed Four-Patch quilt blocks are a breeze to make. Use the Framed Four-Patch blocks to assemble a simple quilt in any size.
Carolina Byways Quilt Pattern
This free quilt pattern is made with a strip pieced version of the split nine patch quilt block. Called Carolina Byways, its blocks can be arranged to create many different layouts.
This free quilt pattern is made with a strip pieced version of the split nine patch quilt block. Called Carolina Byways, its blocks can be arranged to create many different layouts.
Friendship Star Quilt Block
Make this colorful Friendship Star quilt block. Patchwork doesn't get much easier than this simple pattern.
Make this colorful Friendship Star quilt block. Patchwork doesn't get much easier than this simple pattern.
Baby Propellers Quilt Pattern
Make the Baby Propellers quilt, just one of the many baby quilt patterns you'll find on Quilting at About.com.
Make the Baby Propellers quilt, just one of the many baby quilt patterns you'll find on Quilting at About.com.
Friendship Star Quilt Pattern - 6" Quilt Blocks
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Rotary Cutting Tools
Rotary cutting is one of the most time-saving skills a quilter can master, because it eliminates the need to mark and cut individual patches of fabric. Use this information to learn about rotary cutting tools and techniques.
Rotary cutting is one of the most time-saving skills a quilter can master, because it eliminates the need to mark and cut individual patches of fabric. Use this information to learn about rotary cutting tools and techniques.
Gifts for Quilters
A few ideas to help you select quilting gifts for your quilting friends and family members. You don't have to be a quilter to choose useful and fun quilting gifts.
A few ideas to help you select quilting gifts for your quilting friends and family members. You don't have to be a quilter to choose useful and fun quilting gifts.
Quarter Square Triangle Units
Quarter square triangle units are popular quilt block components. It's easy to make quick pieced quarter square triangle units when you use half square triangle units as their parents.
Quarter square triangle units are popular quilt block components. It's easy to make quick pieced quarter square triangle units when you use half square triangle units as their parents.
Autumn Leaves Quilt Pattern
Free quilt patterns from Janet at About.com Quilting. Stop back often, because I add lots of new quilt patterns every week.
Free quilt patterns from Janet at About.com Quilting. Stop back often, because I add lots of new quilt patterns every week.
Make a Dollhouse Quilt
Learn how to make a dollhouse miniature quilt using foundation piecing techniques.
Learn how to make a dollhouse miniature quilt using foundation piecing techniques.
Scrappy Triangle Squares Quilt Pattern
Scrappy triangle squares quilt pattern from Janet at About.com Quilting. Quilt patterns always include detailed instructions and illustrations.
Scrappy triangle squares quilt pattern from Janet at About.com Quilting. Quilt patterns always include detailed instructions and illustrations.
Sewing Mitered Borders
Use this easy method to sew multiple mitered borders to your quilt. A quick tip from About Quilting.
Use this easy method to sew multiple mitered borders to your quilt. A quick tip from About Quilting.
Bricks and Cobblestones Quilt
You'll have fun making Colene's bright and lively Bricks and Cobblestones quilt. Another free quilt pattern available at About.com Quilting.
You'll have fun making Colene's bright and lively Bricks and Cobblestones quilt. Another free quilt pattern available at About.com Quilting.
Anniversary Quilt Block One
Here's the pattern for quilt block number one of the 2007 Anniversary Sampler Quilt at About.com Quilting. We're making one quilt block each month, so jump on in and sew with us!
Here's the pattern for quilt block number one of the 2007 Anniversary Sampler Quilt at About.com Quilting. We're making one quilt block each month, so jump on in and sew with us!
Christmas Tree Skirt
Christmas quilts on display in the About.com Quilting photo galleries.
Christmas quilts on display in the About.com Quilting photo galleries.
Grecian Square Quilt Block
Grecian Square is a beginner friendly quilt block pattern. This easy pattern is one of numerous quilt patterns and tutorials from Janet Wickell at About.com Quilting.
Grecian Square is a beginner friendly quilt block pattern. This easy pattern is one of numerous quilt patterns and tutorials from Janet Wickell at About.com Quilting.
Make a Stretched Stars Quilt
This stretched stars quilt is a cinch to make when you use speed piecing techniques. The star blocks in the stretched stars quilt are surrounded by easy strip pieced sashing, making it a good project for beginning quilters.
This stretched stars quilt is a cinch to make when you use speed piecing techniques. The star blocks in the stretched stars quilt are surrounded by easy strip pieced sashing, making it a good project for beginning quilters.
Twenty-Five Patch Quilt Block
Use my Twenty-Five Patch quilt block pattern to make quilt blocks full of scrappy squares, or design a color scheme for a more orderly look.
Use my Twenty-Five Patch quilt block pattern to make quilt blocks full of scrappy squares, or design a color scheme for a more orderly look.
Share My Heart Quilt
I hope you like this quilt, a combination of patchwork with Sunbonnet Sue and Overalls Sam applique quilt blocks.
I hope you like this quilt, a combination of patchwork with Sunbonnet Sue and Overalls Sam applique quilt blocks.
Heart in a Snowball Block
Try your skills at applique with this pretty red heart centered in a Snowball block with purple tips.
Try your skills at applique with this pretty red heart centered in a Snowball block with purple tips.
Quilting Forum Overview
Our About.com Quilting community is growing by leaps and bounds, and that means we have lots of quilters who aen't quite sure how to use the quilting forums. This up-close peek at the inside of our quilting forums should help.
Our About.com Quilting community is growing by leaps and bounds, and that means we have lots of quilters who aen't quite sure how to use the quilting forums. This up-close peek at the inside of our quilting forums should help.
Cathedral Windows Rag Quilt Pattern
A Cathedral Windows rag quilt pattern, just one of the free quilt patterns from Janet at About.com Quilting. Stop back often, because I add lots of new quilt patterns every week.
A Cathedral Windows rag quilt pattern, just one of the free quilt patterns from Janet at About.com Quilting. Stop back often, because I add lots of new quilt patterns every week.
In the Pinks Baby Quilt
In the Pinks is an easy baby quilt with lots of visual texture running across its surface. Not into pinks? You can change the quilt dramatically by choosing different fabrics.
In the Pinks is an easy baby quilt with lots of visual texture running across its surface. Not into pinks? You can change the quilt dramatically by choosing different fabrics.
Lady in Red Quilt Block
A quilt block pattern that's a variation of the traditional Lady in the Lake quilt block.
A quilt block pattern that's a variation of the traditional Lady in the Lake quilt block.
Pitchers for Tildy's Cabin
Use this free quilt pattern to make Pitchers for Tildy's Cabin, a wallhanging made with Courthouse Steps quilt blocks (a version of the Log Cabin) and appliqued pitchers and bowls.
Use this free quilt pattern to make Pitchers for Tildy's Cabin, a wallhanging made with Courthouse Steps quilt blocks (a version of the Log Cabin) and appliqued pitchers and bowls.
Snail's Trail Quilt Pattern
This Snail's Trail quilt pattern helps you make a quilt that measures about 70" x 77".
This Snail's Trail quilt pattern helps you make a quilt that measures about 70" x 77".
Learn the Needleturn Applique
Instructions to help you learn needleturn applique, a traditional form of hand applique.
Instructions to help you learn needleturn applique, a traditional form of hand applique.
Cozy Chains Quilt Pattern
Make the Cozy Chains quilt -- just one of the many free quilt patterns from Janet at About.com Quilting.
Make the Cozy Chains quilt -- just one of the many free quilt patterns from Janet at About.com Quilting.
Framed Nine Patch Quilt Pattern (Standard Quilt and Baby Quilt)
Free quilt patterns from Janet at About.com Quilting. Stop back often, because I add lots of new quilt patterns every week.
Free quilt patterns from Janet at About.com Quilting. Stop back often, because I add lots of new quilt patterns every week.
Quilting Quiz - Name the Quilt Design
Take this quilting quiz to see how many traditional quilt layouts and designs that you recognize.
Take this quilting quiz to see how many traditional quilt layouts and designs that you recognize.
Around the Twist Quilt
This small quilt looks more difficult than it is. You'll use basic rotary cutting and strip piecing techniques to make the quilt in no time.
This small quilt looks more difficult than it is. You'll use basic rotary cutting and strip piecing techniques to make the quilt in no time.
Sarah's Choice Quilt Block
This quilt block pattern for Sarah's Choice comes with some size choices for you, from mini on up.
This quilt block pattern for Sarah's Choice comes with some size choices for you, from mini on up.
Through the Window Quilt Patte
Through the Windows is a strippy set foundation pieced quilt pattern made to resemble panes of a stained glass window.
Through the Windows is a strippy set foundation pieced quilt pattern made to resemble panes of a stained glass window.
Quilting Tool Quiz
Take the Quilting Tool Quiz to test your knowledge of past and present quilting tools and equipment.
Take the Quilting Tool Quiz to test your knowledge of past and present quilting tools and equipment.
Cozy Chains Quilt Pattern
Free quilt patterns from Janet at About.com Quilting. Stop back often, because I add lots of new quilt patterns every week.
Free quilt patterns from Janet at About.com Quilting. Stop back often, because I add lots of new quilt patterns every week.
Hearts 'n Rags Rag Quilt Pattern
Free quilt patterns from Janet at About.com Quilting. Stop back often, because I add lots of new quilt patterns every week.
Free quilt patterns from Janet at About.com Quilting. Stop back often, because I add lots of new quilt patterns every week.
How to Marble Fabric
Marbling is a fun way to make one of a kind fabrics. Follow these instructions and you'll have a collection of your own hand marbled fabrics in no time at all.
Marbling is a fun way to make one of a kind fabrics. Follow these instructions and you'll have a collection of your own hand marbled fabrics in no time at all.
Friendship Quilt Pattern
Here's a free quilt block pattern that everyone can make. The quilt block is a version of the traditional Paths and Stiles quilt block. You can assemble the block quickly and easily.
Here's a free quilt block pattern that everyone can make. The quilt block is a version of the traditional Paths and Stiles quilt block. You can assemble the block quickly and easily.
Jacob's Ladder Quilt Block
Free quilt pattern for the traditional Jacob's Ladder quilt block.
Free quilt pattern for the traditional Jacob's Ladder quilt block.
Christmas Star Quilt Pattern
Use my 20" Christmas Star quilt block pattern to create an easy wallhanging.
Use my 20" Christmas Star quilt block pattern to create an easy wallhanging.
A Joyous Celebration - Small Christmas Quilt
Christmas quilts on display in the About.com Quilting photo galleries.
Christmas quilts on display in the About.com Quilting photo galleries.
Springtime Baby Quilt Pattern
Make this pretty Springtime Baby Quilt, a free baby quilt pattern from About.com Quilting.
Make this pretty Springtime Baby Quilt, a free baby quilt pattern from About.com Quilting.