quilt sashing ideas

How To Sash A Quilt + 15 Quilt Sashing Ideas

Have you ever created a few quilt blocks and thought, “These just need a little something extra, but what?” 

I know I have, and one of my favorite things to do is add sashing to my quilt blocks. 

In this post, I’ll teach you why sashing can be helpful and how to add it to your quilts. 

Finally, we’ll check out some beautiful examples of how other quilters have added sashing to their quilts for an extra design element. 

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How To Make An Adorable Quilted Bowl Cozy

Have you ever gone to grab a bowl out of the microwave after heating some food and jumped back with an “Ouch!” when your fingers touched the hot bowl?

No fun, right?

Quilters and crafters for years have been making the perfect remedy for this issue. It’s called the bowl cozy. 

In this post, I will show you a super simple walkthrough of how to make a bowl cozy and offer several other microwave bowl cozy pattern options that are perfect for that hot bowl of soup. 

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Chandelier Quilt Patterns

11 Modern And Bright Chandelier Quilt Patterns You’ll Adore

Beginner quilt patterns are easy to find online these days, and the chandelier quilt pattern is one of those simple quilt patterns that are perfect for beginners.

Chandelier quilts are a great combination of simple and modern design elements.

In this post, we will go over what makes this pattern unique and how to make one, and then I will show you some gorgeous examples of chandelier quilts I’ve gathered for you. 

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15 Playful And Fun Yo-Yo Quilt Ideas

When people think of quilts, they usually picture some kind of patchwork traditional design, but did you know there are other types of quilts that are made differently than conventional piecework

The type of quilt we will focus on today is the yo-yo quilt.

We will go over what they are, what you can use them for, how to make one, and then look at 15 gorgeous examples of whimsical yo-yo quilt designs. 

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19 Easy And Exquisite Charm Pack Quilt Patterns

Precut fabrics are one of my favorite items to look at when I go to a fabric shop. 

They are well-thought-out assortments from different designer collections and can be used in a wide variety of ways when quilting.

One of the most popular precut sizes is the charm pack.

Today, I’ll explain what charm packs are and why they are so great, and then show you 19 quilt patterns using a charm pack. 

Charm pack quilts are a fantastic choice for anyone who wants to learn the basics of quilting, and I’m so excited to show you these beautiful options.

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11 Walk-About Quilt Patterns That Are Stunning And Unique

As a quilter, you’re probably constantly searching for your next quilt project, right? 

There are so many beautiful patterns, but how do you choose? 

Let’s say you have some gorgeous fabric that features a large print. 

Many patterns want you to cut small pieces to create intricate blocks, but what if you want the fabric to be the focal point?

I’ve got the perfect pattern for you; enter the “walk-about quilt pattern.”

Let’s check it out!

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