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Nine of My Favorite Quilt Piecing Tips & Tricks

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40+ Free Baby Quilt Patterns & Tutorials

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50+ Easy Beginner Quilt Patterns & Free Tutorials

Tools for beginning quilters

Quilting for Beginners: Recommended Supplies

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Learn How to make a Pinwheel Star Quilt Block with our Free Pattern

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Quilted Liberty Zip Bag Sewing Pattern

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How to Make a 12-inch Ohio Star Quilt Block

Pink, white and black cat quilt hanging on white wall

The Cat Dash Quilt Pattern & Project Kits

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20+ Quilt Patterns Perfect for Spring Sewing

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How to Organize your Quilting WIP’s

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Sewing on a Budget: 8 Tips to Save Money When Quilting

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Pretty Pinwheels Quilted Fold Over Pouch Tutorial

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A Beginner’s Guide to Constructing Quilt Blocks

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Introducing the Arctic Sparkler Quilt Pattern

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How to Clean and Care for Handmade Quilts & Printable Quilt Care Gift Tags

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Twelve Inch Bow Tie Quilt Block Pattern

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How to Make an Upcycled Quilt Block Sweatshirt

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20 Cozy Quilt Projects Perfect for Winter Sewing!

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How to Make a Sawtooth Star Quilt Block

Blue and green quilt blocks on white cutting mat with quilt ruler and rotary cutter

Stitch Your Way Through the Year! Join our 2025 Quilt Block of the Month Program

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2025 Printable Monthly Project & Quilt Planner Pages

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2024 Best of the Blog; Reader Favorite Projects

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How to Finish Your Christmas Quilt; Festive Friends Quilt Along

Yellow and light mint quilt block on white cutting mat - quilt block is a star shape

Corner Star Quilt Block Pattern for the Festive Friends Quilt Along

green and white bow quilt block on white cutting mat

Christmas Bow Quilt Block Pattern for Festive Friends Quilt Along

brown and white gingerbread quilt block on white table

A “Sweet” Gingerbread Man Quilt Block Pattern for the Festive Friends Quilt Along

black and white snowman quilt block on white cutting mat

Stitch a Snowman! Snowman Quilt Block Pattern for the Festive Friends Quilt Along

Elf quilt block on white cutting mat with sewing notions

Sew an Elf Quilt Block for the Festive Friends Christmas Quilt Along

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Join Me for the Festive Friends Christmas Quilt Along

red and white pieced santa claus hat quilt block with green background on pink cutting mat

Sew a Jolly Santa Hat Quilt Block with our FPP Pattern

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A Few of My Favorite Things; Gift Ideas for Quilters

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Creative Things to Sew with Christmas Fabrics

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DIY Quilt-As-You-Go Disney Sweatshirt

Blue quilt with white, red and green sailboat quilt blocks

The Stripey Sails & Stars Quilt Pattern

blue and ivory baby quilt on bed with gray elephant toy

Beginner Friendly Irish Chain Baby Quilt Pattern

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From Quilt Blocks to Boo-tiful: The Spooky Shelfie Table Runner

Free Pattern for a 6 inch and 12 inch Shoo Fly Quilt Block

Free Pattern for a 6 inch and 12 inch Shoo Fly Quilt Block

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Meet The Pumpkin Patch Ghosts Halloween Quilt Pattern!

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Creative Ways to Use Scrap Fabric in Your Quilting & Sewing Projects

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How to Quilt Quarter Inch Foam for Sewing or Quilting Projects

gray pinwheel quilt block on white cutting mat

How to Sew a Twelve Inch Turnstile Quilt Block

iron, wood clapper and quilt block on wool cutting mat

10 Best Pressing Practices for Patchwork Quilt Projects

Blue and gray nine patch quilt block on white cutting mat with sewing notions

Two Ways to Make a Nine Patch Quilt Block

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12 Quilted Projects to Make that Aren’t Quilts!

gray and blue maple leaf quilt block on white cutting mat

Learn How to Make a Maple Leaf Quilt Block

Aqua, blue and gray quilt block on white cutting mat

How to Make a Maple Star Quilt Block: a Free Tutorial