The Friendship Quilt project started as a bit of whimsy just before embarking on my second trip to Shenzhen. It got way out of hand and eventually wound up as a huge quilt project that has captured the thoughts and dreams of over 550 Makers from around the world and touched the lives of […]
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In the mood to make something adorable? Stitch up a super-cute toadstool quilt block! Perfect for small projects, woodland-themed quilts, or a quick-sew mug rug—or maybe even something to delight those Mario-loving gamers—this sweet mushroom-patterned block is sure to inspire smiles. Ready to get quilting? Learn how to piece a toadstool quilt block of your […]
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If you’ve got colorful old or outgrown denim taking up room in your closet—or access to a good thrift store or flea market—you can turn that unused fabric yardage into a durable one-of-a-kind blanket that your whole family will want to use! If you love your Levi’s, you’ll definitely want to add this gorgeous upcycled […]
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Attention lovers of English paper piecing: If you’re ready to put down the hexies and try your hand at something new, you’ll definitely want to learn the basics of EPP quilting with curved shapes! With an easy-to-folow step-by-step photo tutorial and accompanying video, Diane from CraftyPod makes curved piecing a piece of cake. Don’t fear […]
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Send a creative message with your next quilt! This half-square triangle alphabet will help you say it with stitches. Create a custom love note or share words of inspiration with half-square triangles! Put together your own quilt blocks—or practice your appliqué skills—with this half-square triangle alphabet that Elizabeth Dackson from Don’t Call Me Betsy shared […]
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Whether you’re a quilting beginner or just in the mood for a simple yet beautiful project, this tiny tile quilt is the perfect place to start! When a quilt design is visually comprised of simple squares, the colors really take center stage. I love the clever way each block is constructed, resulting each of the […]
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All over the crafty internet right now, it seems like everyone is quilting. Hexagons, triangles, and all manor of fabric-fuelled geometry abound, and right at the center of all of that quilt-y goodness is the rise in popularity of English paper piecing! English paper piecing—EPP for short—is a hand-quilting technique that allows complete beginners and […]
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