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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
Quilt Binding Tips and Tricks for Intermediate Quilters (Home Sewing Machine)
How I Attach Quilt Binding on a Home Sewing Machine…
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,…
Easy Fabric Box Sewing Pattern (Storage Basket)
If you’re looking for a simple fabric box sewing pattern that actually stands…
Quilted Zippered Book Sleeve Sewing Pattern (Free)
If you are a book lover who sews or quilts,…
Tiny Quilted Christmas Stocking Sewing Pattern and Tutorial
Today I’m going to make my own tiny Christmas stocking…
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.
