Pressing Seams in Quilting
We asked some of our favorite quilters: "When it comes to pressing seams in quilting, people can be set in their ways. (See what we did there??) Which camp are...
Quilt Tutorials
Learn how to quilt with our new free quilt tutorials – from basic quilt blocks like flying geese to binding a quilt to quilting tips and tricks. Enjoy the surprise of a disappearing nine patch pattern or find a comfy chair to learn English paper piecing. Browse our quilt tutorials for tested techniques.
Quilt Making Basics
How to Make a Hanging Sleeve for a Quilt
Want to hang your quilt on a wall? Here is the best way to make a hanging sleeve for a quilt! Most quilts are hung using a rod or a...
How to Face a Quilt
There are many different ways to face a quilt, but this is my favorite technique. This method reduces bulk in the corners, and the stay stitching makes a nice clean...
More Quilt Tutorials
Manipulate Color to Create Optical Illusions
Manipulate Color to Create Optical Illusions is the last in a five (5) article series by MJ Kinman, maker of her signature gemstone quilts. MJ is taking us on an…
Add Depth to Your Quilt Designs with Effective Transparencies
Add Depth to Your Quilt Designs with effective transparencies is the fourth in a series of five (5) articles by MJ Kinman, maker of her signature gemstone quilts. MJ is…
Add Sparkle to Your Quilts with Value Contrast
Add Sparkle to Your Quilts with Value Contrast is the third in a series of five (5) articles by MJ Kinman, maker of her signature gemstone quilts. MJ is taking…
Make Your Quilts Glow with Saturation Contrast
This is the second in a series of five (5) articles by MJ Kinman, maker of her signature gemstone quilts. MJ is taking us on an adventure in color unlike…
Unlock the Secret of Color Interactions
This is the first in a series of five (5) articles by MJ Kinman, maker of her signature gemstone quilts. MJ will take us on an adventure in color, unlike…
How to Bind a Quilt
You've make the quilt top, sandwiched it with batting and backing, quilted it, and now what? It is time to choose whether you want to bind the quilt to give…
How to Join Bindings on a Quilt
You've finished your quilt top, quilted it and now ready to bind it. Learn how to join bindings on a quilt with a diagonal seam that isn't bulky with our…
How to Miter Corners on a Quilt
Once you learn how to miter corners on quilt you'll wonder why it took you so long! They are super easy - it's all about folding the fabric and stitching…