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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.
Learn to Stitch
What’s New
Granny Stripe Crochet Sleeves Pattern for T-Shirts
A crochet sleeves pattern is one of the easiest ways…
Birds in the Air Quilt Block Pattern (Free Tutorial)
The Birds in the Air quilt block pattern is one…
Flower Market Bag Crochet Pattern for All Occasions
If you are looking for a quick win and fun…
How to Crochet a Pillow With Zipper (Free Pattern)
Learning how to crochet a pillow with zipper is one…
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…
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.
