If you follow me on Instagram, you would have seen a few hints around the place of a mad project concieved by DS2, to make a thankyou quilt for a very special teacher. Due to distance issues, Sam i…
I recently quilted Janine’s quilt, which I would love to share with you today. Using a beautiful Audrey Hepburn portrait fabric panel, and supplementing it with some delightful french …
I wanted to share with you this beautiful little quilted wall hanging I just took off the quilt frame. Quilted for my friend Jess, it’s got two layers of Cotton/poly batting to …
I am so happy to have yet another finish under my belt for this quarter. I kept this quilt on the quiet because it was a (somewhat belated) gift for DH’s new niece, however now that they have…
How to use value, scale, and placement to choose fabric for your quilt.
Quilt bindings are the most magical, and sometime confusing part of quilt making, especially for a new quilter! I shared a tutorial a few years back, but have adapted and made a few changes as I’ve grown as a quilter, and thought it was enough to update the post. Any tips or suggestions you might […]
Have you considered working with your favorite color in your quilts? Today I'm sharing an ode to coral as featured in the Modern Aztec quilt.
Star Pop II quilt pattern by Emily of Quilty Love. This fat quarter friendly modern sawtooth star quilt pattern is quick and easy.
Hey friends! I have been trying to think of ways to be more environmentally friendly when I am quilting. I am really thoughtful about the beautiful fabrics I select and I want to use every scrap so that nothing goes to waste. Today I am sharing a scrap buster tutorial to make a quilted bookmark! How to make a quilted bookmark: Materials: Fusible Midweight Interfacing Quilter's Cotton Scraps Sewing Machine Iron & Pressing Mat Other Helpful materials: 6 1/2
Instagram is a good platform for artists, and "YES, BUT" stands out as a beacon of thoughtful artistry when it comes to finding interesting content.
Learn how to make a crib size rag quilt. This baby rag quilt pattern for beginners and experts is easy and fast. Learn these tips for easier rag quilts.
A step by step guide to the star stitch
How To Bind A Quilt by Machine is a step-by-step tutorial that teaches quilting beginners a simple way to bind a quilt by machine.
Straight line quilting is fast and fantastic. Come to Bonjour Quilts for a ton of straight line quilting designs and tips you can use today.
Happy March 1st! And because it is the first Wednesday in March, we are once again opening our monthly theme for the Modern Quilt Along series that we are doing in 2017. If you need a refresher of what this series is, go HERE to read the introduction post on the why’s and how’s. The theme […]
Quilting for Beginners - This is by far the easiest quilt you will ever make When you're making your very first quilt it can be a little overwhelming. Those quilt blocks can look quite complicated and knowing which tools are needed can be kind of confusing. Plus, the fancy free motion stitching on the top of the quilt, requires quite a bit of practice to get the hang of. And finally, there’s the binding...now that can be quite tricky when you are just starting out. But what if there was a quilt you could make that was super simple and
Straight line quilting is fast and fantastic. Come to Bonjour Quilts for a ton of straight line quilting designs and tips you can use today.
Turn a bunch of fabric scraps into an adorable postage stamp quilted pillow. A cute fussy cut quilt project. A great beginner sewing project.
How to sew a quilted coat: tips on choosing fabric, a coat pattern and a quilt pattern plus tips on how to make your coat fit!
Never made a quilt as you go block before? This tutorial will show you all about quilting as you go method - easy and for beginners!
Never made a quilt as you go block before? This tutorial will show you all about quilting as you go method - easy and for beginners!
Found the prettiest bedroom ideas to design my modern boho bedroom! Can’t wait to try these cozy bedroom decor ideas in my home. These cute boho decor are perfect for my earthy home aesthetic!
I'm so excited to share that the NEW Upscale Plaid quilt pattern is now available! Believe it or not, this design was born out of the quest to create the perfect holiday coaster. Yep, you read that right, haha. Last year, Elizabeth (our fearless Creative Project Manager) and I were brainstorming ideas for a plaid coaster and we landed on an idea that we just HAD to turn into a full size quilt. Over the last few months, we've been tweaking, fine tuning and perfecting the scale and pattern until we created what you see today. Friends, I present to you the newest Lo & Behold pattern, Upscale Plaid! There are so many things to talk about with this quilt. It's difficult to know where to start! How about the sizes, shall we? QUILT SIZES There are seven (you read that right) SEVEN sizes in the Upscale Plaid quilt pattern. Coaster, which is really more of a mug-rug sizes (6.5
Turn a bunch of fabric scraps into an adorable postage stamp quilted pillow. A cute fussy cut quilt project. A great beginner sewing project.
When life gives me quilt blocks...I don't make a quilt! As Riley Blake Designs recently released their new Block Challenge, I couldn't wait to utilize some adorable fabrics I had left over from a recent baby quilt. However, the combos were just too cute to wait until May to see the final result! I just had to use these beauties now....so behold.... my new favorite sweatshirt.Now, this was a little tricker than I anticipated. It's very easy to sew these suckers on crooked (not that I know from ex
Use your scrap fabric to make this free quilted sleep mask! Step by step instructions for a beginner-friendly tutorial.
Making mitered corners doesnt' hjave to be hard.Start with a small application to gain confidence in making excellent mitered corners every time!
It's time again for a new Pattern of the Month! This month we selected the Strawberry Social Quilt Pattern by The Pattern Basket as our August 2013
Maximize your space with expert tips on how to organise a small bedroom with multifunctional furniture ideas, and clever storage solutions for a clutter-free, stylish sanctuary.
a quick and simple calming strategy craft to teach students about deep breathing.
Gifts for plant lovers! Explore unique and creative must-have items for every green thumb's dream. Perfect for all plant lovers!
Check out this easy butterfly craft for kids! Using just a few cheap craft supplies (hello Amazon), kids can paint butterflies with tissue paper! What a fun idea! These beautiful painted paper butterflies are made even easier with our free butterfly printable. This may be the perfect craft idea for spring and summer!
This quilted lumbar pillow tutorial walks you through the steps to create a one-of-a-kind piece featuring the LeMoyne Star block.
Learn which colors go best with Teal. Combining teal with complementary colors can give any interior room a beautiful fresh look and feel.
Learn how to use interfacing to tame stretchy t shirts and make them play nicely for quilting. Tutorial from NewQuilters.com #tshirt quilts #tshirt quilting DIY
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