Updated Articles and Resources
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Sewing Supplies Allowed in Carry-On Luggage
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Sunday, March 20, 2011
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Sunday, May 19, 2013
Many quilters ask if it's possible to take sewing supplies, like scissors and needles, on a commercial airline in the U.S. We have the answers. -
Vibrant Clustered Stars Quilt Block Pattern
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Sunday, May 19, 2013
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Sunday, May 19, 2013
Our Clustered Stars quilt block pattern is designed with four smaller quilt blocks and made more interesting by alternating their colors. -
Learn to Paper Piece a Quilt
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Friday, April 14, 2006
Updated:
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Paper piecing is a simple and traditional quilt making technique. After you've made one paper pieced quilt, sewing more will be a breeze. -
Mattress Sizes
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Wednesday, April 19, 2006
Updated:
Sunday, May 19, 2013
Compare mattress sizes before you design a quilt or buy bedding. Compare mattress sizes before you sew or make a purchase. -
Medallion Sampler Quilt Pattern
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Monday, June 04, 2012
Updated:
Sunday, May 19, 2013
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. -
Make a Scrap Quilt
Created:
Sunday, December 30, 2007
Updated:
Saturday, May 18, 2013
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. -
Make a Linked Stars Quilt
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Sunday, May 12, 2013
Updated:
Sunday, May 12, 2013
Have fun with the Linked Stars quilt pattern by choosing your own unique set of quilting fabrics. This easy star quilt's design suits any theme. -
Quick and Easy Pillowcase Pattern
Created:
Tuesday, November 17, 2009
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
Our easy pillowcase pattern is made with French seams that keep raw edges under wraps. Instructions and illustrations make this project a cinch. -
Easy Quilts Patterns
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Sunday, February 26, 2006
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
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. -
Rags 'n Hearts Rag Quilt Pattern
Created:
Tuesday, August 11, 2009
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
Try this easy rag quilt pattern the next time you're looking for a quick quilting project. Hearts are sewn to some squares, and their edges are allowed to softly fray. -
Bricks and Cobblestones Quilt Block Pattern
Created:
Saturday, July 14, 2007
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
You'll have fun making Colene's bright and lively Bricks and Cobblestones quilt blocks. -
Sailboats Quilt Pattern
Created:
Sunday, May 23, 2010
Updated:
Friday, May 10, 2013
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. -
Peter's T-Shirt Quilt
Created:
Sunday, January 29, 2012
Updated:
Thursday, May 02, 2013
Nicky made this large T-Shirt quilt from 36 shirts -- a memory quilt for Peter, the son of a friend. -
Make a Denim Tote Bag
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Wednesday, October 26, 2011
Updated:
Thursday, May 02, 2013
Grab an old denim skirt and turn it into an easy-to-make tote bag. Use my pattern to whip up a denim tote in no time at all. -
Smartphone Apps for Quilters
Created:
Thursday, September 29, 2011
Updated:
Thursday, May 02, 2013
Smartphone apps designed especially for quilters. You'll have fun using these quilting apps for the iPhone and Android systems. -
Hand Sewing Needles
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Sunday, March 20, 2011
Updated:
Thursday, May 02, 2013
A look at hand sewing needles for quilters, with details that will help you choose the best needles for your quilting projects. -
Easy Quilt Hanging Sleeve
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Friday, May 05, 2006
Updated:
Thursday, May 02, 2013
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. -
Quilted Photo Xpress 3.0 & Quilted Photography
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Thursday, January 18, 2007
Updated:
Thursday, May 02, 2013
A look at Quilted Photo Xpress 3.0, software by Tammie Bowser. You can use this software to make mosiac quilts from photographs. -
T Shirt Quilts
Created:
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Updated:
Thursday, May 02, 2013
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. -
Miniature Quilts Photo Gallery
Created:
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Updated:
Friday, April 26, 2013
Pictures of miniature quilts made by the About.com Quilting community. The mini quilts in this photo gallery offer plenty of inspiration for your next quilting project. -
Pictures of Star Quilts
Created:
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Updated:
Friday, April 26, 2013
You'll love browsing through the star quilts made by the members of the online quilting community. Includes links to our free star quilt patterns. -
Alzheimer's Quilts
Created:
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Updated:
Thursday, April 25, 2013
All of the quilts in this Alzheimer's Quilts Gallery were auctioned to help raise money for Alzheimer's research. Stop by to find out how you can help this important cause. -
Quilt Block Pattern: Carrie Nation
Created:
Friday, March 29, 2013
Updated:
Thursday, April 25, 2013
Carrie Nation is an easy quilt block pattern that's suitable for quilters of all skill levels. The quilt block finishes at 12" square. -
Quick Pieced Quarter Square Triangle Units
Created:
Thursday, July 06, 2006
Updated:
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
Quarter square triangle units are popular quilt block components, and quick piecing them is a breeze. We'll show you how. -
Empire Quilters Sew Quilt for Dyckman Farmhouse Museum
Created:
Sunday, October 28, 2007
Updated:
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
When the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum in Manhattan needed a replica of a vintage, but worn, quilt in their collection, members of the Empire Quilters volunteered to recreate it. -
Learn How to Analyze Patchwork Quilt Blocks
Created:
Sunday, May 07, 2006
Updated:
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
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. -
Make an Easy Throw Pillow Cover
Created:
Monday, January 01, 2007
Updated:
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
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. -
Maple Leaf Quilt Pattern
Created:
Tuesday, September 29, 2009
Updated:
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
This free patchwork quilt pattern is designed with two traditional quilt blocks -- Maple Leaf and Snowball. -
Pictures of Rag Quilts
Created:
Monday, March 31, 2008
Updated:
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
Browse our rag quilts photo gallery to see pictures of rag quilts made by members of the online quilting community. -
Kerry's Rag Quilt
Created:
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Updated:
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
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Rag Quilt in Holiday Colors
Created:
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Updated:
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
You can stitch this rag quilt in no time at all. -
M-Ann's First Rag Quilt
Created:
Wednesday, January 16, 2008
Updated:
Tuesday, April 23, 2013
