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Your place for crochet, sewing and quilt patterns for beginner to intermediate skill levels. Want a digital pattern? We have those too! Plus tutorials to walk you through how to make each item from start to finish.
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Edge to Edge Quilting Designs for Home Machines
When most people hear the phrase edge to edge quilting designs,…
Easy Fabric Box Sewing Pattern (Storage Basket)
If you’re looking for a simple fabric box sewing pattern that actually stands…
How to Sew a Heart Quilt Block Pillow Sewing Pattern
Today I’m sharing how to sew a heart quilt block…
Quick & Easy Red Heart Free Crochet Slipper Pattern
If you’ve ever wanted to crochet slippers but felt overwhelmed…
Cluck Cluck Sew Patterns – Brightly Beginner Quilt
If you’ve been around here for a minute, you know…
Retro Granny Stripe Crochet Poncho Free Pattern
If you love scrappy, colorful, vintage inspired crochet projects, you’re…
Quilting 101
Piecing
Piecing is sewing together fabric pieces to form a quilt top and usually means using a pattern.
Quilting
Quilting is the process of stitching layers of fabric together to create a textured, patterned piece.
Basting
Securing the quilt top, batting, and backing using pins or spray to prepare for quilting.
Binding
Sewing a fabric strip around the edges to enclose raw seams and give it a finished look.
