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Learn how to turn a few pieces from a fabric panel into an adorable, feminine, quilted tote bag perfect for all your spring and summer adventures! Follow along with our easy-to-follow step-by-step sewing directions to create your tote bag! In the last few fabric collections I’ve designed, I’ve included a panel specifically designed to make…
It’s week twelve of the Riley Blake Quilt Block challenge! This week, I’m sharing a free quilt block pattern for a 10″ finished block designed by Sandy Gervais called Flip Flopped. I mentioned earlier that I’m playing catch-up this week with my block challenge blocks. This is the second of two free quilt block patterns…
Join me as I sew along with the Riley Blake Designs quilt block challenge! This week’s free quilt block pattern is Square Pegs and is a pattern for a 10″ finished quilt block featuring a row of squares crisscrossing the block. Welcome to week eleven of the Riley Blake Quilt Block challenge. I actually forgot…
Looking for a new quilt pattern to try out? Check out these printable quilt patterns featuring a variety of blocks and designs for quilters of all skill levels. They’re perfect for your next quilting project! The internet is full of free quilt patterns, which is lovely and overwhelming. I’ve blogged for over 15 years and…
The Time Waits for No One quilt block is block ten of the Riley Blake Designs quilt block challenge. This free quilt block pattern features several Quarter Square Triangles and was designed by Karen Walker. It’s a new month, which means new block patterns for the 2024 Riley Blake Designs Quilt block challenge! As a…
I’m excited to introduce you to my newest quilt pattern, Tailored Tulips. The Tailored Tulips quilt pattern is a pre-cut-friendly tulip quilt pattern made using a 10-inch precut or layer cake of fabric and some yardage. It is a companion quilt pattern for my new fabric line with Riley Blake, Tulip Cottage. I’ll share more…
Get a free Woven Together Quilt Block pattern as a part of the Riley Blake Designs Quilt Block Challenge! It’s week nine of the Riley Blake Designs quilt block challenge! I don’t know about you, but this is moving along pretty quickly. I can’t believe we are midway through March. After this, there are seven…
The Glisten quilt block pattern is a free pattern for a 10″ star quilt block. It is block eight in the Riley Blake Designs Quilt Block Challenge. Block 8 in the 2024 Riley Blake Designs quilt block challenge is a unique star quilt block designed by Jill Finley of Jillily Studios. One of my favorite…
Quilting, a time-honored craft that combines creativity and precision, relies heavily on accurate fabric cutting. This guide will walk you through the process of using a rotary cutter and ruler to cut fabric accurately for your quilting projects. Three must-have tools for all quilters are the rotary cutter, cutting mat, and quilt ruler. Precise fabric…
The Star Crossed Quilt block pattern is block seven of the Riley Blake Designs Quilt block challenge. It is a free pattern for a star quilt block, incorporating a Granny Square block into the center. Welcome to Block 7 of the Riley Blake 2024 Quilt Block Challenge! If you’re new here and not sure what…
Create a beautiful quilt perfect for Spring with our free easy to easy-to-follow Gathered Precuts Quilt Pattern. Some of you may remember last fall when I shared a free pattern on the site called Gathered Pre-Cuts. The quilt pattern was designed to use a 10-inch pre-cut stack of fabric, sometimes called a layer cake and…
The Bloom Where You Are Planted quilt block pattern is a free pattern for a 10″ finished large flower quilt block. It is block six in the Riley Blake Quilt block challenge. Welcome to week six of the Riley Blake Quilt Block challenge. If you’re new here, the Block Challenge is a weekly quilt hosted…
Today, I’m excited to share with you a free pattern for the Dazzle Quilt block as a part of the Riley Blake quilt block challenge. The Dazzle quilt block is the fifth quilt block in the 2024 Riley Blake Designs quilt block challenge. The Riley Blake Block challenge is a free quilt along hosted by…
Welcome to month two of the 2024 Riley Blake Designs quilt block challenge! We are kicking off February with a free Framed Star Quilt Block pattern. It’s time to share block 4 in the Riley Blake Quilt Block challenge. This week’s block is designed by Fran Gulick, a fellow Riley Blake fabric designer who also…
As a part of the Riley Blake Designs Quilt block challenge, I have a free quilt block pattern for you. The block is named Daylesford and is a unique take on a variable star quilt block. It’s week three of the 2024 Riley Blake Designs quilt block challenge! This week’s block is a fun star…
It’s week two of the Riley Blake Designs quilt block challenge! This week’s block is a free 10″ quilt block pattern named Sparkle & Shine. It’s week two of the Riley Blake quilt block challenge, and Bev McCullough of Flamingo Toes designed this week’s quilt block pattern! The block is a fun take on a…
Let’s kick off the 5th annual Riley Blake Designs Quilt block challenge with a free 10″ quilt block pattern called Vintage Delight! The Riley Blake Designs quilt block challenge has returned for a fifth year! The challenge began four years ago when a group of designers organized it as a way to keep everybody busy…
Add a little “sparkle” to your year by joining the Polka Dot Stitch Society! This year, we will make the Society Sparkler Quilt, the 2024 Polka Dot Chair Block of the Month pattern. This is the 6th year we’ve offered a Block of the Month quilt, and the 2024 quilt is a vintage-inspired sampler quilt!…
Who’s ready to get organized? (Raises hand!) I’m going to do my part to help you organize your sewing, quilting, and craft projects this year with these printable monthly project planners. Keep yourself on track throughout the year! Like many of you, I sat down at the beginning of the year to “get myself organized.”…
I’m excited to share a simple, scrap-friendly, quilted Christmas stocking pattern. These mini Christmas stockings are just the right size to hold a gift card or to hang on your Christmas tree. Learn how to make them with our free sewing pattern. When I created my first Snowbound Santa hat, I knew I wanted to…
Meet my newest quilt pattern, the Peppermint Sparkler quilt! It’s fun to piece red, white, pink, and green Christmas quilt pattern that can also be made in red, white, and blue to celebrate the summer holidays! The holiday season is upon us, and what better way to infuse your home with warmth and festive cheer…
Get in the holiday spirit with our new Christmas sewing pattern, the Snowbound Santa Claus Hat pattern! If you’re looking for something cute to sew for Christmas, I think you might like this pattern! The Snowbound Hat Sewing pattern is an easy-to-follow sewing pattern for a quilted, lined, patchwork Santa Claus hat in two sizes. …
Throw pillows are so easy to make and great to change out seasonally! Use our free Sawtooth Star quilted pillow pattern to create a quilted throw pillow for any season. This tutorial will show you how to use a portion of a fabric panel to add more detail to your project! As a fabric designer,…
The right pressing tools are essential for achieving crisp, professional results in your patchwork quilting projects. Here are some of my favorite pressing tools used for quilting. Pressing is an important part of patchwork quilting, but the selection of tools we might need are often lower our “must buy” quilting notions list. Perhaps because they…
Stitch up an only slightly spooky patchwork quilted witch’s hat with our Spellbound Witch Hat Sewing Pattern! I’m excited to introduce you to my Spellbound Quilted Witch hat pattern! With the renewed interest in quilted clothing (I’ve got “make a quilt coat” next on my to-do list) this year, I thought it would be really…
Create a snuggly lap quilt out of 3 yards of fabric and a Jelly Roll of fabric with our free Scrappy Triangles Quilt Pattern! Today, I have a special guest tutorial for you! Traci of Quilted Imperfection is sharing with us how she makes her scrappy quilts! You may remember that she created this Wonky…
Do you have a stash of Halloween fabrics burning a hole in your sewing room? If so, why not use some of that fabulous stash and create a fun Halloween quilt? If you’re looking for ideas, I’ve rounded up eleven fun Halloween Quilt Patterns for you today! Halloween Quilt Patterns Halloween quilt patterns are a…
Use our fun mix-and-match pumpkin face sewing patterns to create a set of quilted mug rugs (or quilted coasters) that, when used together, create a cute jack-o-lantern! Although it might seem a little early for a Halloween-themed mug rug, it’s really never too early to start sewing (or at least planning your sewing) for the…
Did you know that there are sewing machine feet created just for piecing a quilt? These feet can help you achieve more accurate quarter-inch seams, which are the key to precise quilt blocks. Today, I’m breaking down all the details about four sewing machine feet used for quilt piecing. Sewing machine feet…there are a lot….
Turn some of your collection of Halloween fabrics into a cozy Halloween quilt! The Great Granny Square quilt pattern is perfect for colorful Halloween fabrics. Make this ghoulishly delightful quilt and bring a bit of warmth and festive spirit to your Halloween décor. Hello, friends! It’s Julia from Bayhill Studio! It might be August, but…
Pre-cut quilt patterns are great time savers when it comes to quilting. Today I’m sharing more than a dozen of my favorite Layer Cake Quilt patterns. Each of them features easy-to-follow step-by-step instructions, and most of them are free! What Are Layer Cake Quilt Patterns? Layer cake quilt patterns use pre-cut fabric squares, typically measuring…
Learn how to make Polaroid quilt blocks using a method that I call “no math quilt blocks.” It’s a semi-improvisational technique that uses precut strips of fabric. You can make your blocks any size that you like! Years ago, I attended QuiltCon in Savannah, Georgia, and taught a mini class on how to make Polaroid…
Learn how to make a simple quilt using a precut stack of fabric and a quilt panel! It’s a unique way to incorporate a preprinted quilt panel into a finished quilt. As the leaves turn to warm shades of orange and the air becomes crisp with the arrival of fall, this enchanting season always makes…
Learn the definitions of some of the most commonly used Quilting terms and sewing terminology with our free comprehensive guide to common quilting terms. We’ve even included a free printable quilters cheat sheet! Do you ever read a sewing or quilting pattern and feel like you are totally lost??? It seems simple enough, but then…
This simple bricks fat quarter free quilt pattern is super snuggly and makes the perfect gift! It’s easy to stitch up, making it the perfect project for someone learning how to quilt. This post has been updated from a previous version with additional directions and illustrations included. Many years ago, my kids were asking for…
Learn how to straight line quilt your next project with our guide to straight line quilting! This quilting technique is perfect for beginners, as it can be done on a home sewing machine. If you’re an experienced quilter looking for ideas for your next straight line quilting project, we have four of our favorite design…
Stitch up a cute dish towel to add to your kitchen decor with our free “cheater” quilt block tea towel sewing tutorial! We made our tea towel in red, white, & blue fabrics for the 4th of July, but this project can easily be adapted to any time of the year. I’ve got a fun…
This triangle quilt is speedy to sew and a great project for a beginning quilter. It can be made from scrap fabrics or from a precut Fat Quarter package of fabric. If you like this quilt project, you may also enjoy this Free Hexagon Quilt Pattern. Several years ago, I made a quilt for my…
Perfect your hand quilting skills while you create a mug rug that is perfect for summer with our free mug rug sewing pattern. Kantha stitching is a style of hand embroidery that uses an organic running stitch with an emphasis on the stitches not being perfect. It originated in Bangladesh and parts of India and…
The Breezy Bunting quilt pattern is a precut-friendly pattern made with a Jelly Roll or Rolie Polie of fabric. With its vibrant colors and endless design possibilities, the “Breezy Bunting” quilt pattern is a perfect choice for both seasoned quilters and those new to the craft. Today I’m excited to introduce you to my newest…
Have you ever wanted to create a quilt with something other than quilting cotton? Quilting with non-traditional and specialty fabrics like corduroy, flannel, minky, and velvet can give your finished projects a lot of extra texture. There are just a few things to keep in mind before you begin. Making a quilt out of entirely…
Every year right around the end of May, I start to get an idea that I need to make a summer quilt. This year was no exception. I pulled out my stash of Liberty fabrics and started scheming a lightweight summer quilt to make. As I searched for Summer Quilt Patterns, I came across quite a…