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.
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!
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.
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.
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.
Are you a beginner quilter searching for patterns that don’t necessarily look like simple quilt patterns?
When I was a beginner, I wanted to hurry up and learn the basics so I could make the more complicated, “fancy” quilt patterns.
You know which ones I’m talking about.
The quilt patterns where you have to take a step back, turn your head, and say, “How did they do that?!”
I’ve come up with a fun list of beginner-friendly quilt patterns that will make you look like a pro from the get-go.
Just because you’re attempting a beginner quilt pattern doesn’t mean it can’t be gorgeous and professional.