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...
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 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,...
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
Variable Star Quilt Block Pattern: Free Tutorial
The Variable Star Quilt Block is a variation of the Ohio Star quilt block, using four (4) fabrics instead of just two (2) fabrics. It is a nine-patch layout quilt…
How to Make an Hourglass Quilt Block: Free Tutorial
Hourglass quilt blocks are also referred to as quarter square triangles. They are a basic quilt block you can use alone or combine with other blocks to form more intricate…
How to Make the Ohio Star Quilt Block: Free Tutorial
The Ohio Star Quilt Block is a basic nine patch quilt block made from quarter square triangles and squares. This classic block is popular in both traditional and modern quilts.…
Simplex Star Quilt Block Pattern: Free Tutorial
The simplex star quilt block is a simple star pattern in a nine patch format. It consists of easy half square triangles and squares. In this sample, I used three…
Friendship Star Quilt Block Pattern: Free Tutorial
The friendship star quilt block is a quick and easy block that uses half square triangles and solid squares in a nine-patch layout! This is a classic quilt block that…
7 Ways to Make Half Square Triangles (HSTs) – Tips and Ideas
Half square triangles are basic quilt blocks that you may use alone or combined with other quilt blocks to make complex designs. Scroll to the end of this article to…
How to Make a Nine Patch Quilt Block Tutorial
The nine patch quilt block is common in traditional, contemporary and modern quilts. Set off the nine patches with sashing, or sew them together to form an overall patchwork. Plan…
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,…