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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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What’s New
How to Make a Quilt Look More Modern
If you’ve ever finished a quilt top and thought “why…
Modern Sisters Choice Quilt Pattern
If you want a quilt that looks classic but still…
Best Fabric for Quilting: Solids vs Prints
If you are trying to figure out the best fabric…
How to Resize a Quilt Block & Make It Bigger
Have you ever wanted to know how to resize a…
Ohio Star Quilt Pattern (Large Modern Layout)
This Ohio Star Quilt Pattern uses oversized blocks set on point with…
Reverse Blanket Stitch Crochet Lap Blanket Free Pattern
This Reverse Blanket Stitch Crochet Lap Blanket Free Pattern is about to…
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.
