A Thoroughly Modern Take On The Traditional Lone Star Quilt Pattern

The lone star quilt is one of the most recognizable quilt patterns in American quilting history, and with good reason.

The sharp 45° angles of the star quilt points are eye-catching and memorable, not to mention the enormous eight-point star is timeless and beautiful.

Wanting to keep that timeless and adored silhouette, we have come up with a perfectly modernized lone star quilt block design that beginners and seasoned pros alike can create. 

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15 Of The Most Beautiful Double Wedding Ring Quilt Designs + Free Patterns

Did you know that there is a quilt pattern that symbolizes romance, longevity, and love?

The pattern I am talking about is the Double Wedding Ring quilt pattern (DWR), and it is a gorgeous canvas of interwoven rings creating a beautiful quilt top.

I want to go over a little history of the wedding quilt, show a wide variety of examples of the pattern, and provide links to a few free DWR patterns.

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21 Autumn and Halloween Quilt Patterns Without Any Tricks But All the Treats

Fall is just around the corner, and that means it’s time to start making spooky and festive Halloween quilts. 

There are so many possibilities when decorating your home with Halloween quilt projects, and we will explore a bunch of them today!

Whether you go “all out” with your Halloween decor or prefer to have just a few spooky pieces, you will surely find something ghoulishly perfect in the collection of Halloween quilt pattern ideas. 

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23 Stunning Quilt Border Ideas To Inspire You

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:

  • Frames the center of your design and gives it a finished look.
  • Offers a visual stopping point before you bind off the quilt.
  • Helps you create the finished size of your quilt by adding a few inches.
  • Drapes over your bed and will be the first part of your quilt seen.

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.

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All About Sewing Machine Covers + 17 Fun And Festive Sewing Machine Cover Patterns

Remember when you bought your sewing machine, and it came with a stiff, plastic, slightly off-white cover? 

I don’t know about you, but mine is still in the box that my sewing machine came in. They just aren’t very pretty!

With that said, wouldn’t having a beautiful and practical sewing machine cover for your sewing space be fun? 

Let’s talk all about sewing machine covers and why you should probably have one for your machine. 

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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.

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