Miriam Ronne, Author at Quiltdom

15 Easy-To-Tackle Machine Quilting Designs For Beginners

When you are a beginner quilter, the actual quilting process can be quite an overwhelming step.

Hunting around online, you find so many gorgeous, complex machine quilting patterns, but where are the simple quilting designs?

I’m here to tell you, “don’t stress it!” Yes, quilting is a critical step, but it shouldn’t be scary or overwhelming.

This post shows you 11 machine quilting designs that are perfect for beginners and will make your next quilt come together beautifully and become a project you can truly be proud of.

A Step-By-Step Guide To Making A Quilted Pillow Cover

by Miriam Ronne

How many of you have been contemplating trying out quilting, but you’re just not quite sure where to begin? Making an entire quilt?

That’s a bit intimidating, but there are other easier projects you might want to try first.

Today I am going to show you how to make a quilted pillow cover. This is a great way to try out quilting and have a lot of fun doing it!

This is absolutely a beginner-friendly project, and we want to help you get started! Let’s do this!

Quilting As Art: All About Art Quilts And 15 Dramatic And Imaginative Art Quilt Designs

by Miriam Ronne

I recently went to a quilt festival and saw some absolutely breathtaking quilts displayed.

These quilts were masterpieces and didn’t look like fabric until you walked up close to view them.

They look like paintings or photographs.

Today, we’re going to discuss and look at some gorgeous art quilts that will hopefully inspire you to step outside your comfort zone for your next quilt project.

10 Of The Best Memory Quilts Ever

by Miriam Ronne

When you hear the term “memory quilt” what comes to mind? A family heirloom?

A quilt made in memory of someone who has passed?

Maybe a quilt to commemorate a specific time in someone’s life?

Are you planning on making a memory quilt, but not quite sure where to begin?

In this article, I will show you some unique and creative ways to capture those precious memories you treasure and turn them into a beautiful functional piece of art—a quilt!

I am hoping this will help you think outside of the box and get those quilting wheels turning!

If it’s made from fabric, you can use it to make a memory quilt!

21 Of The Most Gorgeous And Free 12-Inch Quilt Block Patterns

by Miriam Ronne

When selecting a quilt pattern, it’s good to know the size of the quilt blocks.

One of the most common block sizes quilt pattern designers choose to use is a 12” quilt block.

In this post, we will discuss why designers like to use 12” blocks, how many you will need for a full-size quilt, and finally, we will check out 21 simple 12-inch quilt blocks you can make.

Learn To Make A Nine Patch Quilt + 17 Gorgeous Patterns

by Miriam Ronne

When learning beginner quilt blocks, it is essential to master the nine-patch quilt block.

This particular quilt block is simple and easy to learn, but it is incredibly versatile and can be used in many different quilt-making applications.

Today, we will go over how to construct a nine-patch quilt block, and I will also show you a bunch of modern nine-patch quilt patterns to inspire you to create your own.