Amy Chappell created this adorable Patchwork Pumpkin pillow and I love how it turned out! Today she’s sharing a full tutorial teaching you how to make the pumpkin quilt block and how to turn it into an adorable pillow perfect for Fall! With our recent move to Wyoming, I find myself with a large covered...

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Learn how to make a Simple Patchwork Pencil case with this great sewing tutorial by Sarah Ashford! These cute little pencil pouches are quick to stitch up and make wonderful gifts! Sometimes we want to stitch up a project or quick gift that’s not too complicated, and not too time consuming, but looks great, is...

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Welcome back to the Just for Fun Quilt Along! Today I’m sharing block 5 in the quilt along, which I have named the Bike Ride Quilt Block. Hi Friends! I know that you have been anxiously awaiting the next block in our Just For Fun Quilt Along! You’ll notice that todays’ block is an illustration,...

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Stitch the weekend away with me this September at a special online Quilting Conference! Hi guys! I have something kinda fun to share with you today. I don’t know about you but I’ve always wanted to attend a quilt retreat or conference. The idea of spending hours stitching with a bunch of like-minded people always sounded...

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Do you have a stash of Halloween fabrics burning a hole in your sewing room? If so then why no use up some of that fabulous stash and create a fun Halloween quilt! If you’re looking for ideas I’ve rounded up 9 fun Halloween Quilt Patterns for you today! Halloween Quilt Patterns: One: Halloween Haberdashery...

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Patchwork quilts make great projects for beginning quilters. They are also wonderful for more experienced quilters looking for a quick project. Today I’ll show you how to make a simple patchwork quilt using a pre-cut stack of fabric. I am frequently asked, “what is a good quilt project for a beginner”? As a “self-taught” quilter...

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One of my favorite baby quilts to make my Soft N Snuggly Sensory Baby Quilt.  It pieces together quickly and is a great way to use up some of your scraps. All of those fun textures and colors really appeal to babies and children. A few years ago, a friend of mine was expecting a...

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Sarah Ashford is back with us again today sharing a fun tutorial for a set of Quilted Placemats. They are made using square in square quilt blocks and are perfect for fussy cutting your favorite fabrics. Is the sun still shining where you are?  I’m based in the UK so it’s a little hit and...

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Do you have a bunch of old sweatshirts in your closet just taking up space? Maybe they have sentimental value because they are from a favorite vacations or sports team. Get them out of your closet and turn them into a cozy Sweatshirt Quilt. Today’s self-binding sweatshirt blanket tutorial will show you how. Sweatshirt blankets...

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We’ve come to the end of our Summer Quilt along! It’s time to wrap things up and chat about how to finish your quilt. This post marks the close of our Lets Stay Home Quilt along. If you’re not done with your quilt, please keep working on it! This won’t be the last you hear...

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