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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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Patchwork Squares Crochet Blanket Pattern (Intermediate)
The Patchwork Squares Crochet Blanket Pattern is an intermediate crochet…
Best Quilt Books for Beginners
Quilt books are one of the best resources for new…
Fabric Stores That Sell Fat Quarters
If you love to quilt with fat quarters but don’t…
Simple Irish Chain Quilt Pattern
There’s something deeply satisfying about making a quilt that looks…
When to Start a Christmas Quilt: Holiday Quilting Timeline
If you’re planning to make a Christmas quilt this year,…
Free 8 Point Star Quilt Block Tutorial & Pattern
This Eight Point Star Quilt Block Tutorial shows you how…
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.
