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Quilt Tutorials

Category: <span>Quilt Tutorials</span>

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.

Selecting Fabric for Quilting

Quilt Making Basics

Press seams inside

Pressing Seams in Quilting, Best Tips from Quilters

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...

Pinned quilt sleeve to quilt back

How to Make a Hanging Sleeve for a Quilt Tutorial

Want to hang your quilt on a wall? Here is the best way to make a hanging sleeve for a quilt! There are many different methods for adding a sleeve,...

Finished facing from the back of the quilt

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

Beth Helfter 1969 temperature quilt

How to Make a Temperature Quilt: Tips and Ideas

Are you ready for a year-long project? Then you are ready to make a temperature quilt! There are so many ideas and ways to approach it. We asked a few…
Irish chain green and white quilt finished

How to Make an Irish Chain Quilt: Free Tutorial

The Irish chain quilt is a classic traditional quilt made with nine patch blocks and squares of fabric for the background. Using only two fabrics, this quilt pattern comes together…
Duck tracks quilt four blocks sewn together

How to Make the Duck Tracks Quilt Block Pattern

Learn how to make the Duck Tracks Quilt Block with our step-by-step instructions. Only two types of blocks are used - squares and half-square triangles. Even though it looks like…
Side view of the trapunto sample

Machine Trapunto Quilting Tutorial: Adding Texture

Trapunto is a technique that has been used for centuries. It is the art of adding padding to create a raised surface on fibers. You'll see this technique used in…
Another option for layout of the Road to California quilt using two different color schemes

Road to California Quilt Block Pattern Tutorial

Whether you are going to the Road to California quilt show or not, you can whip up this quick and easy Road to California quilt block pattern! It uses a…
scrappy heart quilt block layout option 1

Scrappy Heart Quilt Block Pattern: Free Tutorial

Time to pull out that scrap basket and have fun making this quick and easy scrappy heart quilt block pattern just in time for Valentine's Day - or anytime you…
Variety of marking tools

Best Marking Tools for Fabric: Sewing and Quilting

There are so many choices for marking for your fabric for sewing projects and/or quilting. Which fabric marking tools should you use for which job? Do you need to buy…
Rag quilt all finished on the back of the turquoise chair

How to Make a Rag Quilt: Easy Tutorial for Beginners

Rag quilts are easy and fun to make. Caution: they can be messy, too! Here is how to make a flannel rag quilt with our easy tutorial perfect for beginners.…
Finished quilt for creating your own quilt design

Beginners Guide to Creating Your Own Quilt Designs

Do you have an idea for a quilt and not sure where to start to create your own quilt design? We've got you covered! There are many ways to approach…

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