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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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How to Resize a Quilt Block & Make It Bigger
Have you ever wanted to know how to resize a…
How Many Yards of Fabric Do You Need for a Quilt?
How many yards of fabric do you need for a…
What’s the Fastest Crochet Stitch for a Blanket?
If you’ve ever started a blanket and thought, “This is…
Precuts vs. Yardage for Quilting
When it comes to precuts vs yardage fabric for quilting,…
Free Scrappy Granny Square Quilt Block Pattern
This free granny square quilt block pattern is simple, beginner…
Edge to Edge Quilting Designs for Home Machines
When most people hear the phrase edge to edge quilting designs,…
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.
