Quilting: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Make a Scrap Quilt
Tips to help you make a successful scrap quilt.
Tips to help you make a successful scrap quilt.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Fabric Quiz
Take the Fabric Quiz to test your knowledge of quilting fabrics.
Take the Fabric Quiz to test your knowledge of quilting fabrics.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
5 Christmas Quilts
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
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.
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 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.
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.
Peek-a-Boo Bears Quilt
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
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.
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.
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.
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.
How to Calculate Quilt Yardage
Use these techniques to calculate yardage for your quilts.
Use these techniques to calculate yardage for your quilts.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Rag Quilt
Christmas quilts on display in the About.com Quilting photo galleries.
Christmas quilts on display in the About.com Quilting photo galleries.
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.
Brown Bear, Brown Bear
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
Scott's Kaleidoscope Quilt
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
Dani's I Spy Quilt
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
Baby Goslings Quilt
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
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.
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.
Maple Leaf Quilt Block
The traditional Maple Leaf quilt block pattern is easy to make. This maple leaf is sewn in fall colors with daylight sky backgrounds, but you can 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, but you can alter the theme to suit your needs.
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.
Jamie's Quilt
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
Little Friendship Stars Quilt
Use my free quilt pattern to make Little Friendship Stars, a small friendship quilt pattern.
Use my free quilt pattern to make Little Friendship Stars, a small friendship quilt pattern.
Monkeys for Villa Girls
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
Ronan's Baby Quilt
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby 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.
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.
Nursery Rhyme Baby Quilt
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
John Deere Puff Quilt
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Anna's Dolly Quilt
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
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.
ABC Primer Quilt
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
Blue Rubber Ducky Quilt
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
Taylin's Grandma's Quilt
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
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.
Fun in the Sun Quilt
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
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.
Pinwheel Quilt Block Pattern
Learn to make a pinwheel quilt. The traditional pinwheel quilt block has only one type of component and goes together quickly, especially when you use a quick piecing technique to assemble it.
Learn to make a pinwheel quilt. The traditional pinwheel quilt block has only one type of component and goes together quickly, especially when you use a quick piecing technique to assemble it.
Sweet Will's Baby Quilt
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
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.
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.
Easy Rag Quilt 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Scrappy Hearts Quilt 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.
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.
A Yellow Duck on Blue Water Baby Quilt
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
Dora Quilt for Little Brenna
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
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.
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.
Make a Denim Quilt
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
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.
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.
Autumn Leaves Quilt Pattern
Autumn Leaves is one of the free quilt patterns you'll find at About.com Quilting. This bed quilt pattern is made from big quilt blocks that can be customized to suit your needs.
Autumn Leaves is one of the free quilt patterns you'll find at About.com Quilting. This bed quilt pattern is made from big quilt blocks that can be customized to suit your needs.
Patriotic Quilt Pattern: Waving the Flag
A free patriotic quilt pattern from Quilting at About.com.
A free patriotic quilt pattern from Quilting at About.com.
Double Nine-Patch Quilt Block
Every quilt pattern library should include a pattern for the traditional Double Nine Patch quilt, an all-time quilter's favorite.
Every quilt pattern library should include a pattern for the traditional Double Nine Patch quilt, an all-time quilter's favorite.
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.
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.
Gracie's Quilt
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
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.
Watercolor Garden of Bugs
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
Learn How to String Piece
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Where's Baby?
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
Anya's Quilt
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
Alex's I Spy Quilt
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
Anya's Quilt - Reverse
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
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.
Single Irish Chain Quilt Block
Baby quilt pattern for the Single Irish Chain quilt block.
Baby quilt pattern for the Single Irish Chain quilt block.
Sunbonnet Sue and Overalls Sam Quilt 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.
Got Blues? Monochromatic Quilt
Got Blues is a monochromatic quilt pattern with 10" quilt blocks that are arranged on point.
Got Blues is a monochromatic quilt pattern with 10" quilt blocks that are arranged on point.
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.
Christmas Attic Windows Quilt
Christmas quilts on display in the About.com Quilting photo galleries.
Christmas quilts on display in the About.com Quilting photo galleries.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Not So Much of a Trick Block
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.
Easy Quilt Pattern -
An easy quilt pattern from Quilting at About.com.
An easy quilt pattern from Quilting at About.com.
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.
Ester's Little Cat Quilt
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
Road Trip - Quick & Easy Quilt 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.
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.
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.
Ship at Sea Quilt
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
Kate's Oriental Lanterns Quilt
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Not a Real I Spy Quilt
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.
A photo gallery packed with baby quilt pictures and photos of quilts made for older children. Take a look, maybe you'll get some great ideas for your next baby quilt.