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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.

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!

27 Fun and Simple Gifts to Sew That Your Loved Ones Will Adore

by Keri Weichert

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.

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!

11 Of The Best Quilt Kits For Beginners

by Keri Weichert

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.