Quilting: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Mattress Sizes
Get the facts about mattress sizes before you design a quilt. Our mattress sizes guide will help make sure the quilt fits the bed just as it should.
Get the facts about mattress sizes before you design a quilt. Our mattress sizes guide will help make sure the quilt fits the bed just as it should.
Easy Quilt Patterns
Easy quilt patterns that are perfect for beginning quilters. Finish sewing these quick and easy quilt patterns in no time at all, and you'll be ready for that next project.
Easy quilt patterns that are perfect for beginning quilters. Finish sewing these quick and easy quilt patterns in no time at all, and you'll be ready for that next project.
Learn to Cut Fat Quarters of Quilting Fabric
Quilters often use the term 'fat quarter,' and new quilters often wonder what it means. Our explanation and illustration explains fat quarters, and shows you how to cut them.
Quilters often use the term 'fat quarter,' and new quilters often wonder what it means. Our explanation and illustration explains fat quarters, and shows you how to cut them.
Free Quilt Block Patterns
Free quilt block patterns for all quilters, many with multiple size options. Our archives include hundreds of quilt block patterns, all with complete instructions and illustrations.
Free quilt block patterns for all quilters, many with multiple size options. Our archives include hundreds of quilt block patterns, all with complete instructions and illustrations.
Free Quilt Patterns
Free quilt patterns for quilters of every skill level. Find all types and sizes of quilt patterns, from miniatures to baby quilts to patterns for bed quilts.
Free quilt patterns for quilters of every skill level. Find all types and sizes of quilt patterns, from miniatures to baby quilts to patterns for bed quilts.
Easy Quilts Patterns
All of these easy quilt patterns are an excellent choice for a new quilter's first project -- or anyone who's looking for a quick and easy quilt pattern.
All of these easy quilt patterns are an excellent choice for a new quilter's first project -- or anyone who's looking for a quick and easy quilt pattern.
Learn How to Make a Rag Quilt
A rag quilt is easy to make, and once you learn basic rag quilt methods, you'll know how turn other quilt patterns into ragged versions. We'll show you how.
A rag quilt is easy to make, and once you learn basic rag quilt methods, you'll know how turn other quilt patterns into ragged versions. We'll show you how.
Medallion Sampler Quilt Pattern
Sew a Medallion Sampler Quilt, a quilt pattern that begins its journey with the quilt's layout and progresses with the addition of quilt blocks to fill the open slots.
Sew a Medallion Sampler Quilt, a quilt pattern that begins its journey with the quilt's layout and progresses with the addition of quilt blocks to fill the open slots.
It's Easy to Sew Mitered Quilt Binding
Learn how to bind a quilt with easy mitered corners. Just follow our step-by-step binding instructions and and illustrations.
Learn how to bind a quilt with easy mitered corners. Just follow our step-by-step binding instructions and and illustrations.
Jewel Box Quilt Pattern
Our Jewel Box quilt pattern shows you how to make Jewel Box quilt blocks (if you'd like to go scrappy) and an entire Jewel Box quilt.
Our Jewel Box quilt pattern shows you how to make Jewel Box quilt blocks (if you'd like to go scrappy) and an entire Jewel Box quilt.
Oriental Courtyards Quilt Pattern
Oriental Courtyards is a free (and easy) quilt pattern made from two different quilt blocks that link together to create 'flow' that makes the quilt look a bit intricate.
Oriental Courtyards is a free (and easy) quilt pattern made from two different quilt blocks that link together to create 'flow' that makes the quilt look a bit intricate.
How to Make a Quilt
Learn how to make a quilt, from start to finish. My step by step quilting tutorials show you how to make a quilt, and hundreds of quilt pattern choices get you started.
Learn how to make a quilt, from start to finish. My step by step quilting tutorials show you how to make a quilt, and hundreds of quilt pattern choices get you started.
Easy 'H' Quilt Pattern
Use this easy quilt pattern to sew a colorful quilt with traditional 'H' quilt blocks. Vary the fabrics to create a design of your own, and easily alter the quilt's size.
Use this easy quilt pattern to sew a colorful quilt with traditional 'H' quilt blocks. Vary the fabrics to create a design of your own, and easily alter the quilt's size.
Easy Four-Patch Rag Quilt Pattern
My easy rag quilt pattern with squares and four patch quilt blocks is the perfect project to start with if you would like to learn how to make a rag quilt.
My easy rag quilt pattern with squares and four patch quilt blocks is the perfect project to start with if you would like to learn how to make a rag quilt.
Country Roads Quilt Block Pattern
Try my Country Roads quilt block pattern if you're looking for a versatile, but easy, quilt block for your next project.
Try my Country Roads quilt block pattern if you're looking for a versatile, but easy, quilt block for your next project.
Baby Quilt Patterns
Baby quilt patterns of all types and sizes. Most of my baby quilt patterns are easy to sew, and suitable for quilters of all skill levels.
Baby quilt patterns of all types and sizes. Most of my baby quilt patterns are easy to sew, and suitable for quilters of all skill levels.
Quick and Easy Pillowcase Pattern
Our easy pillowcase pattern is made with French seams that keep raw edges under wraps. Instructions and illustrations make this project a cinch.
Our easy pillowcase pattern is made with French seams that keep raw edges under wraps. Instructions and illustrations make this project a cinch.
Ten Things Every Quilter Should Know
Ten important skills every quilter should know... a must-read for beginning quilters.
Ten important skills every quilter should know... a must-read for beginning quilters.
Floating Nine Patch Baby Quilt Pattern
Floating Nine Patch is an easy baby quilt pattern that's designed with on-point quilt blocks. Instead of plain setting triangles, you'll make patchwork units to fill in the outer edges of the quilt.
Floating Nine Patch is an easy baby quilt pattern that's designed with on-point quilt blocks. Instead of plain setting triangles, you'll make patchwork units to fill in the outer edges of the quilt.
Make Quick Pieced Half-Square Triangle Units
Use my easy method to make quick pieced half square triangle units, one of the most commonly used components of patchwork quilts.
Use my easy method to make quick pieced half square triangle units, one of the most commonly used components of patchwork quilts.
Jigsaw Puzzle Quilt Pattern
Use this easy quilt pattern to make a scrappy Jigsaw Puzzle quilt. It's baby-quilt sized, but you can easily increase the quilt's dimensions.
Use this easy quilt pattern to make a scrappy Jigsaw Puzzle quilt. It's baby-quilt sized, but you can easily increase the quilt's dimensions.
Easy Baby Quilt Patterns
My easy baby quilt patterns are an excellent choice for beginning quilters. Baby quilts that are simple to sew, even if it's your very first quilting project.
My easy baby quilt patterns are an excellent choice for beginning quilters. Baby quilts that are simple to sew, even if it's your very first quilting project.
Disappearing Nine Patch Quilt Pattern
Make a disappearing nine patch quilt using my easy-to-follow instructions. This easy quilt pattern is perfect for quilters of all skill levels, including beginners.
Make a disappearing nine patch quilt using my easy-to-follow instructions. This easy quilt pattern is perfect for quilters of all skill levels, including beginners.
Learn to Make Quilt Binding
It's easy to make quilt binding, and crosswise grain strips are perfect for most quilts. We'll explain why, and show you how to make bias quilt binding, too.
It's easy to make quilt binding, and crosswise grain strips are perfect for most quilts. We'll explain why, and show you how to make bias quilt binding, too.
Puff Quilt Pattern
It's easy to make puff quilts, also called biscuit quilts. Follow our easy puff quilting instructions and step-by-step photos.
It's easy to make puff quilts, also called biscuit quilts. Follow our easy puff quilting instructions and step-by-step photos.
Dawn's Light Baby Quilt Pattern
Use my free baby quilt pattern to make Dawn's Light, a baby quilt with on-point pinwheels and framed four-patch quilt blocks, all separated by sashing and corner squares.
Use my free baby quilt pattern to make Dawn's Light, a baby quilt with on-point pinwheels and framed four-patch quilt blocks, all separated by sashing and corner squares.
Learn How to Make a Scrap Quilt
Scrap quilting tips and techniques to help you make a perfectly gorgeous scrap quilt on your very first try. Grab your scraps (or cut pieces from larger yardage) and start sewing.
Scrap quilting tips and techniques to help you make a perfectly gorgeous scrap quilt on your very first try. Grab your scraps (or cut pieces from larger yardage) and start sewing.
Best Tools for Beginning Quilters
Which quilting tools do beginning quilters really need? Our list of the best beginners' quilting tools will help you make quilts with ease.
Which quilting tools do beginning quilters really need? Our list of the best beginners' quilting tools will help you make quilts with ease.
12" Quilt Block Patterns
All of these free quilt block patterns finish at 12-inches square, a popular size for nearly any quilting project.
All of these free quilt block patterns finish at 12-inches square, a popular size for nearly any quilting project.
Quilting Quizzes: Name the Quilt Block
Take our quilt block quiz to find out how many designs you recognize.
Take our quilt block quiz to find out how many designs you recognize.
Easy Hopscotch Baby Quilt Pattern
Our easy Hopscotch baby quilt pattern is perfect for beginning quilters or anyone looking for a quick quilting project.
Our easy Hopscotch baby quilt pattern is perfect for beginning quilters or anyone looking for a quick quilting project.
T Shirt Quilts
T-Shirt quilts in our photo gallery were sewn by members of the online quilting community, who used a wide variety of layouts to design their T-Shirt quilts.
T-Shirt quilts in our photo gallery were sewn by members of the online quilting community, who used a wide variety of layouts to design their T-Shirt quilts.
Sew a Quarter Inch Seam Allowance
Accurate quarter inch seam allowances are an important step when sewing most quilt blocks. We'll explain why, and show you how to sew a perfect quarter inch seam allowance.
Accurate quarter inch seam allowances are an important step when sewing most quilt blocks. We'll explain why, and show you how to sew a perfect quarter inch seam allowance.
Learn How to Make Quilt Backing
Quilt backing is easy to make, and our our quilt backing tutorial will show you the best ways to configure this portion of the quilt sandwich.
Quilt backing is easy to make, and our our quilt backing tutorial will show you the best ways to configure this portion of the quilt sandwich.
How Much Fabric Do I Need to Make a Quilt?
I often hear the question, 'how much fabric do I need to make a quilt?' The short answer is... it depends. We'll walk you through the steps you need to take to calculate yardage for a quilt.
I often hear the question, 'how much fabric do I need to make a quilt?' The short answer is... it depends. We'll walk you through the steps you need to take to calculate yardage for a quilt.
Get Familiar with Fabric Grain
Understanding fabric grain helps you make a quilt that's accurate and easy to assemble. Put fabric grain to work for you and your quilting skills will blossom.
Understanding fabric grain helps you make a quilt that's accurate and easy to assemble. Put fabric grain to work for you and your quilting skills will blossom.
A Burn Test Helps Determine Fiber Content
This simple burn test helps determine if a fabric is one hundred percent cotton or made from other fibers, such as wool, silk or polyester.
This simple burn test helps determine if a fabric is one hundred percent cotton or made from other fibers, such as wool, silk or polyester.
Color Wheel for Quilters
A color wheel is one tool that quilters can use to help select quilting fabrics. Our simplified look at the color wheel may help you devise a color plan for your next quilt.
A color wheel is one tool that quilters can use to help select quilting fabrics. Our simplified look at the color wheel may help you devise a color plan for your next quilt.
Bright Hopes Quilt Block Pattern
Bright Hoopes is a quilt block pattern that's sewn with a technique called 'partial seams.' Give this easy method a try.
Bright Hoopes is a quilt block pattern that's sewn with a technique called 'partial seams.' Give this easy method a try.
How to Measure and Sew Butted Borders to a Quilt
Measuring for borders and sewing borders to a quilt is an easy process, but follow a few guidelines to make sure the borders fit right and do the job they're meant to do.
Measuring for borders and sewing borders to a quilt is an easy process, but follow a few guidelines to make sure the borders fit right and do the job they're meant to do.
Contemporary Baby Quilt Pattern
The Double Framed Four Patch baby quilt pattern is an easy quilt with lots of opportunities for creating your own unique design.
The Double Framed Four Patch baby quilt pattern is an easy quilt with lots of opportunities for creating your own unique design.
Album Star Quilt Block Pattern
It's easy to change the appearance of the Album Star quilt block to suit your needs. This easy quilt block pattern is suitable for quilters of all skill levels.
It's easy to change the appearance of the Album Star quilt block to suit your needs. This easy quilt block pattern is suitable for quilters of all skill levels.
Learn to Paper Piece a Quilt
Paper piecing is a simple and traditional quilt making technique. After you've made one paper pieced quilt, sewing more will be a breeze.
Paper piecing is a simple and traditional quilt making technique. After you've made one paper pieced quilt, sewing more will be a breeze.
Before You Buy 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.
It wasn't too many years ago that quilters had only a few choices when it was time to buy a rotary cutter.
Should You Prewash Your Quilting Fabrics?
Should you pre-wash your quilting fabrics? The answer depends on the fabrics and the final design of the quilt. We'll help you decide.
Should you pre-wash your quilting fabrics? The answer depends on the fabrics and the final design of the quilt. We'll help you decide.
Baby Quilts Photo Gallery
A photo gallery packed with pictures of baby quilts and quilts made for toddlers. You'll love the inspiring ideas found in our baby quilts gallery.
A photo gallery packed with pictures of baby quilts and quilts made for toddlers. You'll love the inspiring ideas found in our baby quilts gallery.
Easy Framed Nine Patch Quilt Pattern
In this easy quilt pattern, frames surround a simple nine patch quilt, but the frames are flip-flopped to create visual movement across the face of the quilt.
In this easy quilt pattern, frames surround a simple nine patch quilt, but the frames are flip-flopped to create visual movement across the face of the quilt.
Broken Dishes Baby Quilt Pattern
Use my free Broken Dishes Quilt pattern to make this popular and traditional patchwork quilt. The quilt pattern also includes information to help you make multiple sizes of the Broken Dishes Quilt Block.
Use my free Broken Dishes Quilt pattern to make this popular and traditional patchwork quilt. The quilt pattern also includes information to help you make multiple sizes of the Broken Dishes Quilt Block.
Learn to Rotary Cut Long Strips of Fabric
Learn to rotary cut fabric strips for quilts. Our rotary cutting advice shows you how to cut accurately and safely.
Learn to rotary cut fabric strips for quilts. Our rotary cutting advice shows you how to cut accurately and safely.
How to Make Denim Quilts
You don't need a special quilt pattern to make a denim quilt, often called a blue jeans quilt, but our denim quilts advice will help you finish with ease.
You don't need a special quilt pattern to make a denim quilt, often called a blue jeans quilt, but our denim quilts advice will help you finish with ease.
Learn String Quilting Techniques
String quilting patterns are constructed using a very simple, freehand version of foundation piecing. We'll show you how to make an easy string quilt.
String quilting patterns are constructed using a very simple, freehand version of foundation piecing. We'll show you how to make an easy string quilt.
Rail Fence Is an Easy Baby Quilt Pattern
Use the Rail Fence baby quilt pattern to sew a an easy patchwork quilt that's perfect for beginning quilters.
Use the Rail Fence baby quilt pattern to sew a an easy patchwork quilt that's perfect for beginning quilters.
Antique Tile Quilt Block Pattern
Antique Tile is an easy quilt block pattern, but a design with lots of potential for color and color value variations.
Antique Tile is an easy quilt block pattern, but a design with lots of potential for color and color value variations.
Which Thread is Best?
Use my quick thread guide to begin learning more about the numerous types of threads available to quilters.
Use my quick thread guide to begin learning more about the numerous types of threads available to quilters.
Cathedral Windows Rag Quilt Pattern
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.
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.
Working with Color Value
Color value is a critical component of any quilt, because it determines whether your fabrics contrast with each other, or blend. Get the facts about color value.
Color value is a critical component of any quilt, because it determines whether your fabrics contrast with each other, or blend. Get the facts about color value.
Sailboats Baby Quilt Pattern
Try out easy sailboats baby quilt pattern the next time you need a quilting project for a little one.
Try out easy sailboats baby quilt pattern the next time you need a quilting project for a little one.
Make a Bricks and Cobblestones Quilt
Bricks and Cobblestones is an easy quilt pattern that's perfect for beginners or experienced quilters.
Bricks and Cobblestones is an easy quilt pattern that's perfect for beginners or experienced quilters.
Evening Star Quilt Block
Evening star is a favorite quilt block pattern, and this version of the star has a nine-patch block at its center.
Evening star is a favorite quilt block pattern, and this version of the star has a nine-patch block at its center.
Learn to Make Easy No-Waste Flying Geese
Make Flying Geese quilts with this easy no-waste method -- it doesn't leave you with lots of little triangles that you may never use.
Make Flying Geese quilts with this easy no-waste method -- it doesn't leave you with lots of little triangles that you may never use.
Endless Stairs Quilt Block Pattern
Endless Stairs quilt blocks are one of the easiest patchwork designs you'll find, and quilts made from the blocks are both lovely and varied.
Endless Stairs quilt blocks are one of the easiest patchwork designs you'll find, and quilts made from the blocks are both lovely and varied.
"Best" Sewing Machines for Quilters
Sewing Machines I always hear lots of comments about which sewing machines are the "best" for quilters,
Sewing Machines I always hear lots of comments about which sewing machines are the "best" for quilters,
Free Rag Quilt Patterns
Rag quilts are fun and easy, and are perfect for beginning quilters. We'll show you how easy it is to assemble one of our free rag quilt patterns.
Rag quilts are fun and easy, and are perfect for beginning quilters. We'll show you how easy it is to assemble one of our free rag quilt patterns.
Monkey Wrench Baby Quilt Pattern
Here's a baby quilt pattern made with Monkey Wrench quilt blocks separated by sashing and cornerstones.
Here's a baby quilt pattern made with Monkey Wrench quilt blocks separated by sashing and cornerstones.
How to Square Up Quilt Blocks
Use these easy methods to fix quilt blocks that may have turned out a bit too small, or are skewed. There's usually no reason to throw less-than-perfect blocks aside.
Use these easy methods to fix quilt blocks that may have turned out a bit too small, or are skewed. There's usually no reason to throw less-than-perfect blocks aside.
Paper Piece a Log Cabin Quilt Block
It's easy to learn foundation piecing, often called paper piecing. My paper pieced log cabin quilt block pattern is the perfect place to start.
It's easy to learn foundation piecing, often called paper piecing. My paper pieced log cabin quilt block pattern is the perfect place to start.
Stars Through the Windows Baby Quilt Pattern
An easy baby quilt pattern called Stars Through the Windows, with Snowball quilt block centers filled with visions of the night sky, and four-patch blocks to frame the skies.
An easy baby quilt pattern called Stars Through the Windows, with Snowball quilt block centers filled with visions of the night sky, and four-patch blocks to frame the skies.
A Joyous Celebration Star Quilt Pattern
This blocks in this small star quilt appear to be placed on point, but the setting is really a simple horizontal arrangement.
This blocks in this small star quilt appear to be placed on point, but the setting is really a simple horizontal arrangement.
How to Make a Yo-Yo Quilt
Learn to make a Yo-Yos quilt from little rosettes that are created with circles of fabric. Use the yo yos to make an entire quilt, or as dimensional applique to embellish a project.
Learn to make a Yo-Yos quilt from little rosettes that are created with circles of fabric. Use the yo yos to make an entire quilt, or as dimensional applique to embellish a project.
Easy Quilt Hanging Sleeve
Quilts can be safely hung for display when you sew a hanging sleeve to their backs. Use our instructions to attach an easy hanging sleeve, before or after the quilt is bound.
Quilts can be safely hung for display when you sew a hanging sleeve to their backs. Use our instructions to attach an easy hanging sleeve, before or after the quilt is bound.
Pretty in Pastels Baby Quilt Pattern
Pretty in Pastels is a baby quilt made from Clay's Choice quilt blocks. Two colorways of half square
Pretty in Pastels is a baby quilt made from Clay's Choice quilt blocks. Two colorways of half square
Roman Square Quilt Block Pattern
Find out just how easy it is to make a quilt by using my pattern to stitch a batch of Roman Square quilt blocks.
Find out just how easy it is to make a quilt by using my pattern to stitch a batch of Roman Square quilt blocks.
Cracker Quilt Pattern
design wall will help you choose a layout. Quilting Fabrics Only two fabrics are used for the Cracker
design wall will help you choose a layout. Quilting Fabrics Only two fabrics are used for the Cracker
Jacob's Ladder Quilt Block Pattern
My pattern shows you how to make a Jacob's Ladder quilt block, a popular patchwork design.
My pattern shows you how to make a Jacob's Ladder quilt block, a popular patchwork design.
Learn How to Analyze Patchwork Quilt Blocks
Enhance your quilt design by first analyzing the basic grids that makes up the many types of patchwork quilt blocks: four-patch, nine-patch, seven-patch and more.
Enhance your quilt design by first analyzing the basic grids that makes up the many types of patchwork quilt blocks: four-patch, nine-patch, seven-patch and more.
Learn to Cut Setting Triangles
Learn how to cut the setting triangles and corner triangles needed to fill in the gaps around the edges of quilt blocks in an on-point layout.
Learn how to cut the setting triangles and corner triangles needed to fill in the gaps around the edges of quilt blocks in an on-point layout.
Easy Friendship Star Quilt Block Pattern
Use our quilt block pattern to make this colorful Friendship Star. Patchwork doesn't get much easier than this simple pattern.
Use our quilt block pattern to make this colorful Friendship Star. Patchwork doesn't get much easier than this simple pattern.
Learn 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.
Sewing Supplies Allowed in Carry-On Luggage
Many quilters ask if sewing supplies are allowed in airline carry-on luggage. Learn which scissors, needles and other tools are okay in your carry-on bag.
Many quilters ask if sewing supplies are allowed in airline carry-on luggage. Learn which scissors, needles and other tools are okay in your carry-on bag.
Framed Nine Patch Baby Quilt Pattern
Framed Nine Patch Baby Quilt Pattern Beginning quilters will find that taking a few preparatory steps
Framed Nine Patch Baby Quilt Pattern Beginning quilters will find that taking a few preparatory steps
Ohio Star Quilt Block Pattern
Use easy, quick pieced quarter-square triangle units to assemble the traditional Ohio Star quilt block pattern.
Use easy, quick pieced quarter-square triangle units to assemble the traditional Ohio Star quilt block pattern.
Baby Quilt Pattern with a Vintage Look
Here's an easy baby quilt pattern with a bit of a vintage look, but if you're not into vintage, spice the quilt up with any fabric you like.
Here's an easy baby quilt pattern with a bit of a vintage look, but if you're not into vintage, spice the quilt up with any fabric you like.
Patchwork Tulip Quilt Block Pattern
My patchwork Tulip quilt block pattern shows you how to sew a batch of colorful blocks in no time at all. An easy quilt pattern that's suitable for quilters of all skill levels.
My patchwork Tulip quilt block pattern shows you how to sew a batch of colorful blocks in no time at all. An easy quilt pattern that's suitable for quilters of all skill levels.
Attic Windows Quilt Pattern
Make Attic Ribbons, an attic windows quilt pattern. Some of the windows in this quilt are filled with (optional) applique motifs.
Make Attic Ribbons, an attic windows quilt pattern. Some of the windows in this quilt are filled with (optional) applique motifs.
Sarah's Choice Quilt Block Pattern
Sarah's Choice Quilt Block Pattern Is Sarah's Choice a pinwheel quilt block or a star? It's both, and
Sarah's Choice Quilt Block Pattern Is Sarah's Choice a pinwheel quilt block or a star? It's both, and
Let's Learn How to Marble Fabric
It's easy to marble fabric. Follow my instructions to create your own unique hand marbled fabrics for quilts and other projects.
It's easy to marble fabric. Follow my instructions to create your own unique hand marbled fabrics for quilts and other projects.
12 Inch Chinese Lanterns Quilt Block Pattern
It's called a Chinese Lantern quilt block, but you can use this easy patchwork quilt pattern with any colorful fabric. The Chinese Lantern quilt block finishes at 12-inches square.
It's called a Chinese Lantern quilt block, but you can use this easy patchwork quilt pattern with any colorful fabric. The Chinese Lantern quilt block finishes at 12-inches square.
Take Our Quilting Fabric Quiz
Take the Fabric Quiz to test your knowledge of quilting fabrics.
Take the Fabric Quiz to test your knowledge of quilting fabrics.
Table Runner Pattern
One of the free table runner patterns you'll find at About.com Quilting. This table runner pattern is made in holiday colors -- simply switch fabrics to change its theme.
One of the free table runner patterns you'll find at About.com Quilting. This table runner pattern is made in holiday colors -- simply switch fabrics to change its theme.
Split Nine Patch Quilt Pattern
Use my Split Nine Patch quilt pattern to make a strip pieced quilt with the traditional design. You'll discover that Split Nine Patch blocks can used to create many different layouts.
Use my Split Nine Patch quilt pattern to make a strip pieced quilt with the traditional design. You'll discover that Split Nine Patch blocks can used to create many different layouts.
Variation of the Ohio Star Quilt Block
Medium or medium dark warm fabric for half square triangles in block corners: (2) 3-7/8" x 3-7/8" squares
Medium or medium dark warm fabric for half square triangles in block corners: (2) 3-7/8" x 3-7/8" squares
Folded Fabric Star Christmas Ornaments
Make an easy folded fabric star ornament to use at Christmas or for any other special occasion, such as baby showers or birthdays.
Make an easy folded fabric star ornament to use at Christmas or for any other special occasion, such as baby showers or birthdays.
Twenty-Five Patch Quilt Block Pattern
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.
Paths and Stiles Quilt Block Pattern
Two 3-1/2" squares From the white fabric, cut: Four strips 1-1/2" x 15" Four 3-7/8" squares (or slightly
Two 3-1/2" squares From the white fabric, cut: Four strips 1-1/2" x 15" Four 3-7/8" squares (or slightly
6" Quilt Block Patterns
All of the quilt block patterns in this index finish at 6-inches square, a perfect size for wallhangings, baby quilts or any other quilting project you'd like to make.
All of the quilt block patterns in this index finish at 6-inches square, a perfect size for wallhangings, baby quilts or any other quilting project you'd like to make.
Comforts of Home Quilt Block Pattern
Use this free quilt block pattern to make a batch of quick and easy Comforts of Home quilt blocks.
Use this free quilt block pattern to make a batch of quick and easy Comforts of Home quilt blocks.
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 easy 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 easy mock Basket Weave quilt block pattern.
In the Pinks Baby Quilt Pattern
In the Pinks is an easy baby quilt with lots of visual texture. Not into pinks? Change the quilt dramatically by choosing different fabrics.
In the Pinks is an easy baby quilt with lots of visual texture. Not into pinks? Change the quilt dramatically by choosing different fabrics.
Scrap Happy Sampler Quilt Pattern
Come play along as we make a scrap-happy sampler quilt. Grab your fabric stash, because scraps are key when you make this quilt.
Come play along as we make a scrap-happy sampler quilt. Grab your fabric stash, because scraps are key when you make this quilt.
Watercolor Quilt Pattern with Cats and...
Have fun stitching this easy watercolor quilt pattern, a wallhanging with appliqued cats looking at a flower garden and butterflies just outside the watercolor-style windows.
Have fun stitching this easy watercolor quilt pattern, a wallhanging with appliqued cats looking at a flower garden and butterflies just outside the watercolor-style windows.
Pressing Tips for Quilters
Learn how to press quilt blocks and quilts and your accuracy will improve immediately.
Learn how to press quilt blocks and quilts and your accuracy will improve immediately.
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.
A Fabric Inspires Pinwheel Quilt Blocks
Choose a fabric you love and use it as inspiration to design a batch of scrappy pinwheel quilt blocks. Our pinwheel quilt block pattern shows you how.
Choose a fabric you love and use it as inspiration to design a batch of scrappy pinwheel quilt blocks. Our pinwheel quilt block pattern shows you how.
Quilt Design Wizard
Quilt Design Wizard's controls are intuitive and the program offers lots of options and flexibility to help you show off your creative skills. Our review explains.
Quilt Design Wizard's controls are intuitive and the program offers lots of options and flexibility to help you show off your creative skills. Our review explains.
Christmas Table Runner Pattern
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.
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.
Adjust Sewing Machine Tension
Our troubleshooting advice will help you understand and adjust your sewing machine's tension.
Our troubleshooting advice will help you understand and adjust your sewing machine's tension.
Maple Leaf Quilt Pattern
This free patchwork quilt pattern is designed with two traditional quilt blocks -- Maple Leaf and Snowball.
This free patchwork quilt pattern is designed with two traditional quilt blocks -- Maple Leaf and Snowball.
Frugal Quilt Patterns
Quilters are famous for being frugal, and using every bit of fabric in their stashes. These frugal quilt patterns all help you put your fabric scraps to good use.
Quilters are famous for being frugal, and using every bit of fabric in their stashes. These frugal quilt patterns all help you put your fabric scraps to good use.
Pinwheel Quilt Block Pattern Variation
This easy pinwheel quilt block variation is assembled with one simple little unit that's sewn in different color combinations. The block is 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 block is super simple and goes together in a flash.
Scrap Quilts Photo Gallery
Pictures of scrap quilts made by members of the online quilting community.
Pictures of scrap quilts made by members of the online quilting community.
Jars Quilt Block Pattern
Here's an easy jar quilt block pattern. The finished block is square, so it's a bit different from many traditional jar quilt designs.
Here's an easy jar quilt block pattern. The finished block is square, so it's a bit different from many traditional jar quilt designs.
Floral Rag Quilt Pattern
This easy rag quilt pattern gives you an opportunity to use a mixture of floral fabrics, from small to large in scale, along with tone on tone prints.
This easy rag quilt pattern gives you an opportunity to use a mixture of floral fabrics, from small to large in scale, along with tone on tone prints.
Coffin Star Quilt Block & Quilt Pattern
Coffin Star is a lovely quilt block, and deserves a more upbeat name. Try our Coffin Star quilt block and quilt pattern for either a scrap quilt or an orderly design.
Coffin Star is a lovely quilt block, and deserves a more upbeat name. Try our Coffin Star quilt block and quilt pattern for either a scrap quilt or an orderly design.
Jigsaw Puzzle Baby Quilt Pattern
This jigsaw puzzle baby quilt pattern is an easy quilt that goes together quickly.
This jigsaw puzzle baby quilt pattern is an easy quilt that goes together quickly.
Easy Bow Tie Quilt Blocks
This easy Bow Tie quilt block pattern goes together quickly and easily, and without set in seams. Includes instructions for three block sizes: 3-inch, 6-inch and 12-inch.
This easy Bow Tie quilt block pattern goes together quickly and easily, and without set in seams. Includes instructions for three block sizes: 3-inch, 6-inch and 12-inch.
Learn Stitch in the Ditch Quilting
Use our tutorial to learn stitch in the ditch quilting.
Use our tutorial to learn stitch in the ditch quilting.
Wonky Log Cabin Quilt Block Pattern
Use my fuss-free quilt pattern to make a batch of Wonky Log Cabin quilt blocks. They're scrap friendly -- start sorting your leftover fabrics and jump right in.
Use my fuss-free quilt pattern to make a batch of Wonky Log Cabin quilt blocks. They're scrap friendly -- start sorting your leftover fabrics and jump right in.
Stretching to the Stars, a Star Quilt Pattern
This stretched stars quilt pattern is a cinch to make when you use speed piecing techniques to assemble its blocks -- it's a good pattern for beginning quilters.
This stretched stars quilt pattern is a cinch to make when you use speed piecing techniques to assemble its blocks -- it's a good pattern for beginning quilters.
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.
Maryland Beauty Quilt Block Pattern
This free quilt pattern for the Maryland Beauty quilt block goes together quickly and easily. It's a perfect quilt block pattern for beginning quilters. Three size options.
This free quilt pattern for the Maryland Beauty quilt block goes together quickly and easily. It's a perfect quilt block pattern for beginning quilters. Three size options.
Baby Quilt Pattern with Double V Quilt Blocks
Here's a little baby quilt pattern designed with Double V and Snowball quilt blocks, all placed on point.
Here's a little baby quilt pattern designed with Double V and Snowball quilt blocks, all placed on point.
Katie's Graduation Quilt
Sherri's t-shirt quilt is made with more than t-shirts -- you'll see pictures her daughter drew as a youngster, charms, photos and more.
Sherri's t-shirt quilt is made with more than t-shirts -- you'll see pictures her daughter drew as a youngster, charms, photos and more.
Sailboats Quilt Pattern
Try this easy sailboats quilt pattern the next time you're looking for a fun quilting project. Two different sailboat quilt blocks are used to create the quilt.
Try this easy sailboats quilt pattern the next time you're looking for a fun quilting project. Two different sailboat quilt blocks are used to create the quilt.
Scrappy Floating Stars, a Quick and Easy Star...
The design of this star quilt emerges as the blocks are sewn together, and best of all, it's one of the quickest and easiest quilts you'll ever make.
The design of this star quilt emerges as the blocks are sewn together, and best of all, it's one of the quickest and easiest quilts you'll ever make.
Shoofly Quilt Block Pattern
Use our quilt block pattern to make this pretty variation of the Shoofly quilt block. This easy quilt block is a perfect choice for beginning quilters.
Use our quilt block pattern to make this pretty variation of the Shoofly quilt block. This easy quilt block is a perfect choice for beginning quilters.
House Quilt Block Pattern
You won't need templates for this easy House quilt block pattern -- its patchwork is rotary cut and quick pieced.
You won't need templates for this easy House quilt block pattern -- its patchwork is rotary cut and quick pieced.
Make Mosaic Pinwheels Quilt Blocks
Use my free quilt block pattern to make Springtime Mosaic Pinwheels that finish at 8-inches square.
Use my free quilt block pattern to make Springtime Mosaic Pinwheels that finish at 8-inches square.
Learn How to Make a Puff Quilt
Use our instructions to learn how to make a puff quilt, also known as biscuit quilts.
Use our instructions to learn how to make a puff quilt, also known as biscuit quilts.
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.
Hand Sewing Needles
A look at hand sewing needles for quilters, with details that will help you choose the best needles for your quilting projects.
A look at hand sewing needles for quilters, with details that will help you choose the best needles for your quilting projects.
Easy Horizontal Strippy Quilt Pattern
Road Trip quilt is an easy quilt pattern with a strippy setting. Sewn with squares and rectangles, its fabrics are arranged to give the columns a wavelike motion.
Road Trip quilt is an easy quilt pattern with a strippy setting. Sewn with squares and rectangles, its fabrics are arranged to give the columns a wavelike motion.
Through the Window, a Paper Pieced Quilt Pattern
Use my quilt pattern to make a paper pieced quilt that resembles panes of a stained glass window.
Use my quilt pattern to make a paper pieced quilt that resembles panes of a stained glass window.
Framed Four-Patch Quilt Block Pattern
Framed Four-Patch quilt blocks are a breeze to make. Use our Framed Four-Patch quilt block pattern to sew a simple quilt in any size.
Framed Four-Patch quilt blocks are a breeze to make. Use our Framed Four-Patch quilt block pattern to sew a simple quilt in any size.
Single Irish Chain Quilt Block Pattern
An easy baby quilt pattern that's sewn with Single Irish Chain quilt blocks.
An easy baby quilt pattern that's sewn with Single Irish Chain quilt blocks.
Maple Leaf Quilt Block Pattern
The traditional Maple Leaf quilt block pattern is easy to make. This maple leaf is sewn in fall colors with daylight sky backgrounds -- alter the theme to suit your needs.
The traditional Maple Leaf quilt block pattern is easy to make. This maple leaf is sewn in fall colors with daylight sky backgrounds -- alter the theme to suit your needs.
Easy Scrap Quilt Block Pattern - Not So Much of...
This quilt block is made from just two different types of quick-pieced units. The instructions make one 12-inch finished quilt block that's sewn from pieces small enough to find in your scrap basket. It's perfect for a scrappy block of the month choice.
This quilt block is made from just two different types of quick-pieced units. The instructions make one 12-inch finished quilt block that's sewn from pieces small enough to find in your scrap basket. It's perfect for a scrappy block of the month choice.
Miniature Attic Windows Quilt Pattern
Our miniature Attic Windows quilt pattern is a variation of the traditional Attic Windows block. Instead of same-sized windows, its quilt blocks are designed in three different layouts.
Our miniature Attic Windows quilt pattern is a variation of the traditional Attic Windows block. Instead of same-sized windows, its quilt blocks are designed in three different layouts.
Christmas Quilt Patterns
Try one of our Christmas quilt patterns, including table runners, rag quilts, fabric postcards, Christmas trees and much more.
Try one of our Christmas quilt patterns, including table runners, rag quilts, fabric postcards, Christmas trees and much more.
Indian Hatchet Rag Quilt Pattern
Try my Indian Hatchet rag quilt pattern if you're tired of rag quilts made from just squares and rectangles. Don't worry though, this rag quilt is easy to make.
Try my Indian Hatchet rag quilt pattern if you're tired of rag quilts made from just squares and rectangles. Don't worry though, this rag quilt is easy to make.
Taking Flight Baby Quilt Pattern
This pretty baby quilt pattern is assembled by combining Birds in the Air quilt blocks with four patch connector blocks, all placed on point and surrounded by borders.
This pretty baby quilt pattern is assembled by combining Birds in the Air quilt blocks with four patch connector blocks, all placed on point and surrounded by borders.
Propellers Baby Quilt Pattern
This little baby quilt pattern shows you how to make a quilt using patchwork quilt blocks that are commonly referred to as Propeller.
This little baby quilt pattern shows you how to make a quilt using patchwork quilt blocks that are commonly referred to as Propeller.
Buckeye Beauty Quilt Block Pattern
color value variations within your quilt. Follow the instructions to make three Buckeye Beauty quilt
color value variations within your quilt. Follow the instructions to make three Buckeye Beauty quilt
Patchwork Hearts Quilt Block & Quilt Pattern
This 6" (finished size) patchwork heart quilt block is made with a quick-piecing technique. Each side
This 6" (finished size) patchwork heart quilt block is made with a quick-piecing technique. Each side
High School Grad Shirt
This t-shirt quilt makes sure that the quilter's daughter will have lasting memories of her high school years.
This t-shirt quilt makes sure that the quilter's daughter will have lasting memories of her high school years.
Free 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.
Floral Snowball Quilt Pattern
Grab your floral fabrics and some deep, dark black and sew a batch of these pretty floral Snowball quilt blocks. This easy Snowball quilt pattern is perfect for beginning quilters.
Grab your floral fabrics and some deep, dark black and sew a batch of these pretty floral Snowball quilt blocks. This easy Snowball quilt pattern is perfect for beginning quilters.
Make an Easy Throw Pillow Cover
Use our pattern to make an easy quilted throw pillow cover that doesn't require a zipper to remove it when it's time to launder.
Use our pattern to make an easy quilted throw pillow cover that doesn't require a zipper to remove it when it's time to launder.