Quilting has many types; every type is unique and a form of art.
One of the most eye-catching types of quilting is collage quilting.
This quilting style is often thought to be too tricky or not “traditional enough” by some, but I’m hoping to show you today how fun and exciting it can be, even for beginner quilters.
In this post, we’ll discuss what collage quilting is, how to do it, and then look at some gorgeous examples of collage quilting patterns.
For many of us quilters, sometimes we want a beautiful quilt pattern that won’t take forever to make.
So how do we search for a pattern that will look amazing and be a simple construction?
My answer: easy strip quilt patterns.
Pattern designers write patterns that utilize blocks made from fabric strips of varying widths and lengths.
They are simple and quick to put together.
Let’s check out 35 prime examples of this quilt pattern.
As a beginner quilter, all the gizmos and gadgets can be overwhelming and, frankly, confusing.
Do I need all these templates?
How many different kinds of pins could I possibly need?
Do I purchase a bunch of patterns, or do I make my own?
I remember asking myself these questions when I decided to attempt quilting for the first time.
Luckily, you don’t have to purchase every single item in the quilting section of your local hobby store to create a gorgeous quilt.
We share the top 11 quilting supplies in this post to help you begin your quilting journey.
Every quilter and sewer needs some inspiration from time to time and a reminder that her craft is something of value.
It’s also affirming to connect with your fellow crafters and share how essential sewing and quilting are to your joy in life.
That’s where our list of sewing quotes comes in.
You sew and quilt in isolation so often, so you forget that there’s a community of people who share the delights, frustrations, and hilarity of sewing.
We’ve curated a list of 31 sewing quotes and sayings that will resonate with you and remind you how valuable your creative gift is to you and the world.
Have you been thinking about creating your first king-size quilt, but you’re unsure what pattern to choose?
There are SO many quilt patterns out there; it can be hard to decide which one you want to make.
Since we have a vast range of king-size quilt patterns to choose from, I thought it would be fun to narrow it down to just 19 patterns so that even beginners can feel confident tackling them.
Learning a new quilt block is always fun, especially if it’s a traditional block used in quilt patterns for centuries.
The quilt block we will focus on today is the simple yet versatile friendship star block.
We’ll share the history of this quilt block and how to make it.
Then we’ll look at timeless quilt patterns that feature the friendship star quilt block.