Keri Weichert 
Have you ever been on a road trip in rural America and glance up at an old, dilapidated barn that has a brightly painted quilt block on the front of it?
Why would someone take the time to put something like that upon a barn that looks like it’s about to fall over, right?
This post will go over the significance of these beautiful art pieces hung up on unique canvas and why rural Americans love to display them on their barns.
Are you searching for the best iron for your quilting projects?
If you love quilting and want to ensure a quality product, you need to invest in quality tools.
You want to create a quilt that is not only beautiful but also practical and useful for generations.
A quilt can be an heirloom treasure that deserves you having the proper equipment in your quilting set-up.
You may not focus on quilting irons as much as you might your sewing machine, fabrics, or batting — but this important piece of hardware shouldn’t be overlooked or purchased without some consideration and research.
Modern quilt designs are inspiring more quilters to work with new ideas.
The contemporary approach to designing quilts has changed the rules that define traditional patterns.
In their place, modern quilt ideas offer a bold and sometimes playful alternative.
Asymmetry, minimalism, high-contrast features, unusual block arrangements, and negative space can now all come into play when you want to make a quilt with a fresh and modern look.
To introduce you to the possibilities, we’ve hunted down some simple modern quilt patterns.
We love their innovative designs that unlock new levels of creativity.
Your eye is naturally drawn to the beautiful design in the center of your quilt.
But that doesn’t mean your quilt borders should be boring.
In fact, the borders can enhance a quilt with a finishing touch that compliments the overall design.
The border of your quilt:
Rather than just adding a simple, straight border (nothing wrong with these, of course), why not think outside of the box?
To help you do that, we’ve provided some inspiration with 25 stunning quilt border ideas you can drool over — and perhaps borrow for your next quilt project.
Have you ever thought about making gifts for your loved ones for birthdays or Christmas?
Sewing gifts is a personalized way to create something unique for those you care about, and it is so rewarding to see how much it means to them to receive something handmade.
Let’s review a gorgeous collection of simple sewing gift ideas you can make for your friends and family.
Getting started with the quilting hobby might feel overwhelming at first. You need a pattern to follow, and you have to pick out fabrics.
You don’t have to let these time-consuming tasks get in the way when you want the satisfaction of making a quilt.
A quilt kit for beginners connects you with rapid results while letting you skip most preplanning tasks.
Many manufacturers know what you need, and they have many beginner quilt kits on the market.
Most of them have precut pieces that are ready to assemble. A few require you to do some additional cutting but not nearly as much as if you had started from scratch.