Quilting: Most Popular Articles
These articles are the most popular over the last month.
Christmas Star Quilt Pattern
Use my 20" Christmas Star quilt block pattern to create an easy wallhanging.
Use my 20" Christmas Star quilt block pattern to create an easy wallhanging.
Rag Quilt Pattern
Here's an easy rag quilt pattern. The quilt is lap quilt size and is made with squares of two sizes. Colors are arranged to create diagonal movement on the surface of the quilt. A free rag quilt pattern from About Quilting.
Here's an easy rag quilt pattern. The quilt is lap quilt size and is made with squares of two sizes. Colors are arranged to create diagonal movement on the surface of the quilt. A free rag quilt pattern from About Quilting.
Yankee Puzzle Quilt Block Patt
Use this free quilt block pattern to make the Yankee Puzzle quilt block.
Use this free quilt block pattern to make the Yankee Puzzle quilt block.
Double Star Quilt Pattern
The Double Star quilt pattern is suitable for children or adults. Change the fabrics to alter the theme of the quilt.
The Double Star quilt pattern is suitable for children or adults. Change the fabrics to alter the theme of the quilt.
Beginner Quilt Patterns
These beginner quilt patterns are fast and easy -- and all of the patterns on About.com Quilting are free, with detailed instructions and assembly graphics. Get off to a quick start with one of these easy beginner quilt patterns.
These beginner quilt patterns are fast and easy -- and all of the patterns on About.com Quilting are free, with detailed instructions and assembly graphics. Get off to a quick start with one of these easy beginner quilt patterns.
Free Quilt Patterns
Free quilt patterns. Nearly all of these easy quilt patterns are suitable for beginning quilters. Includes free quilting patterns for complete quilts and quilt block patterns.
Free quilt patterns. Nearly all of these easy quilt patterns are suitable for beginning quilters. Includes free quilting patterns for complete quilts and quilt block patterns.
Christmas Table Runner
Here's a festive -- but easy to make -- Christmas table runner. Sew one for the holidays or change the fabrics to make the table runner suit any theme. Let's work on this table runner like we would a mystery quilt -- no peeking ahead if you see it after the pattern is complete.
Here's a festive -- but easy to make -- Christmas table runner. Sew one for the holidays or change the fabrics to make the table runner suit any theme. Let's work on this table runner like we would a mystery quilt -- no peeking ahead if you see it after the pattern is complete.
Mattress Sizes
It's easier to design a quilt when you have know mattress sizes. Use these facts about mattress sizes to make a quilt that fits your bed perfectly.
It's easier to design a quilt when you have know mattress sizes. Use these facts about mattress sizes to make a quilt that fits your bed perfectly.
How to Make a Quilt
Learn how to make a quilt from start to finish. My quilting instructions take you step by step through the quiltmaking process, and include plenty of free quilt patterns to get you started.
Learn how to make a quilt from start to finish. My quilting instructions take you step by step through the quiltmaking process, and include plenty of free quilt patterns to get you started.
Pitchers for Tildy's Cabin
Use this free quilt pattern to make Pitchers for Tildy's Cabin, a wallhanging made with Courthouse Steps quilt blocks (a version of the Log Cabin) and appliqu�d pitchers and bowls.
Use this free quilt pattern to make Pitchers for Tildy's Cabin, a wallhanging made with Courthouse Steps quilt blocks (a version of the Log Cabin) and appliqu�d pitchers and bowls.
Christmas Quilt Patterns
You'll find lots of Christmas quilt patterns on the About.com Quilting Web site (and lots more that are perfect candidates for a holiday quilt with just a few changes).
You'll find lots of Christmas quilt patterns on the About.com Quilting Web site (and lots more that are perfect candidates for a holiday quilt with just a few changes).
Mitered Quilt Binding
It's time to sew on the quilt binding, and that means you're almost finished with the quilt! Use these simple quilt binding instructions to sew mitered binding to the sides of your quilt.
It's time to sew on the quilt binding, and that means you're almost finished with the quilt! Use these simple quilt binding instructions to sew mitered binding to the sides of your quilt.
Christmas Tree Quilt Block
Try this quilt pattern the next time you need to stitch a Christmas tree quilt block. A quilt block pattern from Quilting at About.com.
Try this quilt pattern the next time you need to stitch a Christmas tree quilt block. A quilt block pattern from Quilting at About.com.
Christmas Tree Rag Quilt Patte
Use this rag quilt pattern to make an easy Christmas Tree rag quilt.
Use this rag quilt pattern to make an easy Christmas Tree rag quilt.
How to Make a Rag Quilt
Rag quilts aren't at all difficult to make, and once you learn the basic technique, you can turn lots of your favorite quilt patterns into rag quilts.
Rag quilts aren't at all difficult to make, and once you learn the basic technique, you can turn lots of your favorite quilt patterns into rag quilts.
How to Make a Scrap Quilt
Tips to help you make a successful scrap quilt.
Tips to help you make a successful scrap quilt.
Christmas Table Runner Pattern
Use this table runner pattern to make a Christmas table runner, or change the theme by altering your choice of fabrics.
Use this table runner pattern to make a Christmas table runner, or change the theme by altering your choice of fabrics.
Gifts for Quilters
A few ideas to help you select quilting gifts for your quilting friends and family members. You don't have to be a quilter to choose useful and fun quilting gifts.
A few ideas to help you select quilting gifts for your quilting friends and family members. You don't have to be a quilter to choose useful and fun quilting gifts.
How to Make Quilt Binding
It's easy to make quilt binding from any fabric. My tutorial shows you how to make continuous bias binding and crosswise grain binding.
It's easy to make quilt binding from any fabric. My tutorial shows you how to make continuous bias binding and crosswise grain binding.
Easy Baby Quilt Patterns
These easy baby quilt patterns are perfect projects for anyone who's making a first quilt. They go together quickly, so you'll be ready to tackle another quilt pattern in no time.
These easy baby quilt patterns are perfect projects for anyone who's making a first quilt. They go together quickly, so you'll be ready to tackle another quilt pattern in no time.
Star Quilt Pattern
Strip piecing and quick piecing methods help you put this small star quilt together quickly and easily. Its 4-1/2" square star blocks put the quilt somewhere between a miniature and a small wallhanging, helping you get accustomed to small blocks before taking the plunge to true minis.
Strip piecing and quick piecing methods help you put this small star quilt together quickly and easily. Its 4-1/2" square star blocks put the quilt somewhere between a miniature and a small wallhanging, helping you get accustomed to small blocks before taking the plunge to true minis.
Christmas Tree Quilt Pattern, Rag Quilt & Non-Rag Miniature Quilt
You'll find lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Janet Wickell at About.com Quilting.
You'll find lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Janet Wickell at About.com Quilting.
Easy Half Square Triangles
Use this quick piecing method to make half square triangle units for your quilt blocks. From About Quilting.
Use this quick piecing method to make half square triangle units for your quilt blocks. From About Quilting.
Log Cabin Christmas Tree Quilt
A Christmas quilt pattern, the Log Cabin Christmas Tree quilt measures 18-1/2" square.
A Christmas quilt pattern, the Log Cabin Christmas Tree quilt measures 18-1/2" square.
Kay Ahr's Arizona Quilt
Pictures of Arizona or southwestern themed quilts from the Arizona Quilt Challenge.
Pictures of Arizona or southwestern themed quilts from the Arizona Quilt Challenge.
Miniature Christmas Tree Quilt
Here's a miniature quilt version of my Rag Christmas Tree pattern. The miniature quilt is not a rag quilt.
Here's a miniature quilt version of my Rag Christmas Tree pattern. The miniature quilt is not a rag quilt.
How to Make Yo-Yos
Learn to make Yo-Yos, those little rosettes that are assembled with circles of fabric. You can use yo yos in lots of ways--even if you don't want to make a full yo-yo quilt.
Learn to make Yo-Yos, those little rosettes that are assembled with circles of fabric. You can use yo yos in lots of ways--even if you don't want to make a full yo-yo quilt.
Make Folded Fat Quarter Stars
Here's a super fast technique you can use to fold a series of fat quarters into triangles to use as quilting gifts. Stack the triangles to make stars -- or put together larger stacks of coordinating fabrics to make attractive gift bundles for your quilting friends.
Here's a super fast technique you can use to fold a series of fat quarters into triangles to use as quilting gifts. Stack the triangles to make stars -- or put together larger stacks of coordinating fabrics to make attractive gift bundles for your quilting friends.
Christmas Stocking Quilt Block
Here's a Christmas Stocking quilt block pattern that's quick and easy. You can use it as-is or dress up your stocking with ribbons and lace.
Here's a Christmas Stocking quilt block pattern that's quick and easy. You can use it as-is or dress up your stocking with ribbons and lace.
Sue's Monument Valley Quilt
Pictures of Arizona or southwestern themed quilts from the Arizona Quilt Challenge.
Pictures of Arizona or southwestern themed quilts from the Arizona Quilt Challenge.
Learn to Analyze Patchwork
We can categorize patchwork quilt blocks by the gridded arrangement of their patches. With a little practice, you'll instantly recognize any type of patchwork block and be able to analyze how it goes together.
We can categorize patchwork quilt blocks by the gridded arrangement of their patches. With a little practice, you'll instantly recognize any type of patchwork block and be able to analyze how it goes together.
Measure & Sew Straight Borders
Measuring straight borders and sewing them to your quilt is an easy process, but there are a few guidelines you should follow to make sure the borders fit right and do the job they're meant to do to support the edges of the quilt.
Measuring straight borders and sewing them to your quilt is an easy process, but there are a few guidelines you should follow to make sure the borders fit right and do the job they're meant to do to support the edges of the quilt.
Make an Easy Throw Pillow
Use this easy technique to make a throw pillow from a quilt block or any pretty fabric.
Use this easy technique to make a throw pillow from a quilt block or any pretty fabric.
Birdie's Arizona Morning Quilt
Pictures of Arizona or southwestern themed quilts from the Arizona Quilt Challenge.
Pictures of Arizona or southwestern themed quilts from the Arizona Quilt Challenge.
Quilting Quiz - Name the Quilt Block
Take this quilting quiz to see how many traditional quilt blocks you recognize.
Take this quilting quiz to see how many traditional quilt blocks you recognize.
In the Pinks Baby Quilt
In the Pinks is an easy baby quilt with lots of visual texture running across its surface. Not into pinks? You can change the quilt dramatically by choosing different fabrics.
In the Pinks is an easy baby quilt with lots of visual texture running across its surface. Not into pinks? You can change the quilt dramatically by choosing different fabrics.
Pictures of Quilts
Quilts on display in the quilt photo galleries at About.com. Quilts in our online quilt show were made by talented members of the quilting community.
Quilts on display in the quilt photo galleries at About.com. Quilts in our online quilt show were made by talented members of the quilting community.
Carol's AZTEC Quilt
Pictures of Arizona or southwestern themed quilts from the Arizona Quilt Challenge.
Pictures of Arizona or southwestern themed quilts from the Arizona Quilt Challenge.
Holiday Harvest Quilt Pattern
Holiday Harvest is a free quilt pattern that combines patchwork and applique quilt blocks. Grape Basket quilt blocks are placed on point, and surround Oak Leaf and Acorn quilt blocks.
Holiday Harvest is a free quilt pattern that combines patchwork and applique quilt blocks. Grape Basket quilt blocks are placed on point, and surround Oak Leaf and Acorn quilt blocks.
Got Blues? Monochromatic Quilt
Got Blues is a monochromatic quilt pattern with 10" quilt blocks that are arranged on point.
Got Blues is a monochromatic quilt pattern with 10" quilt blocks that are arranged on point.
Christmas Tree Rag Quilt
Christmas quilts on display in the About.com Quilting photo galleries.
Christmas quilts on display in the About.com Quilting photo galleries.
Quilting Quiz - Quilt Assembly Quiz
Take the Quilt Assembly Quiz to test your knowledge of quilt making techniques.
Take the Quilt Assembly Quiz to test your knowledge of quilt making techniques.
Floral Rag Quilt Pattern
Here's an easy rag quilt pattern that gives you an opportunity to use a mixture of large florals, small florals, and maybe some tone-on-tone cotton or flannel prints. Another free quilt pattern from About.com Quilting.
Here's an easy rag quilt pattern that gives you an opportunity to use a mixture of large florals, small florals, and maybe some tone-on-tone cotton or flannel prints. Another free quilt pattern from About.com Quilting.
Easy H Quilt Pattern
The H Quilt pattern is one of many free quilt patterns by Janet Wickell at About.com Quilting.
The H Quilt pattern is one of many free quilt patterns by Janet Wickell at About.com Quilting.
How to Make a Denim Quilt
You don't have to have a special quilt pattern to make a denim quilt, often called a blue jeans quilt, but there are some patterns that area easier to work with than others. Use these tips to prepare your blue jeans fabric and stitch the denim quilt together.
You don't have to have a special quilt pattern to make a denim quilt, often called a blue jeans quilt, but there are some patterns that area easier to work with than others. Use these tips to prepare your blue jeans fabric and stitch the denim quilt together.
Taking Flight Baby Quilt
This pretty baby quilt pattern is assembled by combining Birds in the Air quilt blocks with four patch connector blocks, all on point and surrounded by borders.
This pretty baby quilt pattern is assembled by combining Birds in the Air quilt blocks with four patch connector blocks, all on point and surrounded by borders.
Sewing Quarter Inch Seams
Sewing an accurate quarter inch seam allowance is essential for the accuracy of most quilt blocks. You'll find that your quilts go together easily once you've mastered the quarter inch seam.
Sewing an accurate quarter inch seam allowance is essential for the accuracy of most quilt blocks. You'll find that your quilts go together easily once you've mastered the quarter inch seam.
Easy Quilt - Road Trip
The Road Trip quilt is an easy quilt pattern that's made using squares and rectangles, with color values arranged to give the quilt up and down "waveline" motion.
The Road Trip quilt is an easy quilt pattern that's made using squares and rectangles, with color values arranged to give the quilt up and down "waveline" motion.
Paper Piece a Log Cabin Block
The best way to learn foundation piecing, sometimes called paper piecing, is to make a quilt block. Log cabin quilt blocks are perfect for paper piecing starters. Try this free quilt pattern from About Quilting.
The best way to learn foundation piecing, sometimes called paper piecing, is to make a quilt block. Log cabin quilt blocks are perfect for paper piecing starters. Try this free quilt pattern from About Quilting.
Mock Log Cabin Block
Here's a free quilt block pattern that looks a bit like a log cabin block--but goes together a lot more quickly and easily, especially when you use chain piecing to assemble it. Another free quilt pattern from About Quilting.
Here's a free quilt block pattern that looks a bit like a log cabin block--but goes together a lot more quickly and easily, especially when you use chain piecing to assemble it. Another free quilt pattern from About Quilting.
Fabric Quiz
Take the Fabric Quiz to test your knowledge of quilting fabrics.
Take the Fabric Quiz to test your knowledge of quilting fabrics.
About Foundation Piecing
Foundation piecing, sometimes called paper piecing, is an traditional quilting technique that's been revived by today's quilters. Foundation piecing is simple--once you've made one foundation pieced quilt you know how to assemble them all.
Foundation piecing, sometimes called paper piecing, is an traditional quilting technique that's been revived by today's quilters. Foundation piecing is simple--once you've made one foundation pieced quilt you know how to assemble them all.
Working with Color Value
Color value is important to quilters, in part because the contrast between fabrics defines our patterns and makes certain elements more noticeable. This easy primer helps you start experimenting with color value in your quilts.
Color value is important to quilters, in part because the contrast between fabrics defines our patterns and makes certain elements more noticeable. This easy primer helps you start experimenting with color value in your quilts.
How to Make a Fabric Postcard
Tips and techniques to help you make fabric postcards to mail to your family and friends. A fabric postcard can be as simple or intricate as you like, but there are a few guidelines you should follow to help them travel through the postal system undamaged.
Tips and techniques to help you make fabric postcards to mail to your family and friends. A fabric postcard can be as simple or intricate as you like, but there are a few guidelines you should follow to help them travel through the postal system undamaged.
Evening Star Quilt Block
Learn to make this easy star quilt block pattern, an evening star block with nine patch block centers. This star block is perfect for quilt block swaps, because it's suitable for quilters of every skill level.
Learn to make this easy star quilt block pattern, an evening star block with nine patch block centers. This star block is perfect for quilt block swaps, because it's suitable for quilters of every skill level.
Comforts of Home Quilt Block
Use this free quilt pattern to make the Comforts of Home quilt block. It's a quick and easy patchwork block that you can make scrappy by raiding your fabric stash. Just one of the many free quilt patterns you'll find on About Quilting.
Use this free quilt pattern to make the Comforts of Home quilt block. It's a quick and easy patchwork block that you can make scrappy by raiding your fabric stash. Just one of the many free quilt patterns you'll find on About Quilting.
How to Calculate Quilt Yardage
Use these techniques to calculate yardage for your quilts.
Use these techniques to calculate yardage for your quilts.
Darting Birds Quilt Pattern
Use this quilt pattern to make Darting Birds quilt blocks or a Darting Birds quilt with blocks placed on point.
Use this quilt pattern to make Darting Birds quilt blocks or a Darting Birds quilt with blocks placed on point.
Choosing a Rotary Cutter
It wasn't too many years ago that quilters had only a few choices when it was time to buy a rotary cutter. Things have certainly changed, because now just about every manufacturer who makes rotary cutters lets us choose from a variety of blade sizes, handle types, safety latches and other features.
It wasn't too many years ago that quilters had only a few choices when it was time to buy a rotary cutter. Things have certainly changed, because now just about every manufacturer who makes rotary cutters lets us choose from a variety of blade sizes, handle types, safety latches and other features.
Single Irish Chain Quilt Block
Baby quilt pattern for the Single Irish Chain quilt block.
Baby quilt pattern for the Single Irish Chain quilt block.
Ragged Edge Dog Bandana
An easy ragged edged dog bandana to spiff up your doggie's outerwear collection. This soft bandana is easy to wear and you can trim it for a custom fit in no time at all. Even you cats might like this cute little pet bandana.
An easy ragged edged dog bandana to spiff up your doggie's outerwear collection. This soft bandana is easy to wear and you can trim it for a custom fit in no time at all. Even you cats might like this cute little pet bandana.
Tools for Quilters
There are an endless number of quilting tools available, so many that beginning quilters aren't sure which ones to buy first. Which tools do you really need to make a quilt and which tools can wait until you're more experienced? Here's a basic list of quilting tools that will help get you off to a good start.
There are an endless number of quilting tools available, so many that beginning quilters aren't sure which ones to buy first. Which tools do you really need to make a quilt and which tools can wait until you're more experienced? Here's a basic list of quilting tools that will help get you off to a good start.
Quilt Blocks with Partial Seam
Some quilt blocks that appear to be assembled using set-in seams can actually be constructed using another technique -- partial seams. Sewing quilt blocks with partial seams is really easy, and the result it a block that looks a lot more complicated than it really is.
Some quilt blocks that appear to be assembled using set-in seams can actually be constructed using another technique -- partial seams. Sewing quilt blocks with partial seams is really easy, and the result it a block that looks a lot more complicated than it really is.
Borders with Corner Squares
Learn how to make quilt borders with corner squares or blocks. Butted borders with corner squares are quick and easy to sew to the quilt.
Learn how to make quilt borders with corner squares or blocks. Butted borders with corner squares are quick and easy to sew to the quilt.
Rotary Cutting Basics
Use these techniques to rotary cut fabric strips for your quilts. Learn to rotary cut straight grain fabric strips and bias strips. Includes rotary cutting tips to get you off to a quick--and safe--start.
Use these techniques to rotary cut fabric strips for your quilts. Learn to rotary cut straight grain fabric strips and bias strips. Includes rotary cutting tips to get you off to a quick--and safe--start.
Framed Four-Patch Quilt Blocks
Framed Four-Patch quilt blocks are a breeze to make. Use the Framed Four-Patch blocks to assemble a simple quilt in any size.
Framed Four-Patch quilt blocks are a breeze to make. Use the Framed Four-Patch blocks to assemble a simple quilt in any size.
Color Wheel Basics
A color wheel is one tool that quilters can use to help them select fabrics for their quilts. There are no true rules for using a color wheel to combine colors, but there are that help you understand how colors interact with each other.
A color wheel is one tool that quilters can use to help them select fabrics for their quilts. There are no true rules for using a color wheel to combine colors, but there are that help you understand how colors interact with each other.
Catching the View, Cat Quilt
Have fun stitching this free cat quilt pattern from About Quilting, a wallhanging with three appliqued cats looking at a flower garden just outside the windows.
Have fun stitching this free cat quilt pattern from About Quilting, a wallhanging with three appliqued cats looking at a flower garden just outside the windows.
Attic Windows Quilt
This small quilt is a variation of the traditional Attic Windows pattern. Instead of single windows placed side-by-side, the quilt blocks are composed of several windows in three different layouts.
This small quilt is a variation of the traditional Attic Windows pattern. Instead of single windows placed side-by-side, the quilt blocks are composed of several windows in three different layouts.
Mock Basket Weave Quilt Block
Grab two striped fabrics and cut a bunch of squares. That's all you need to do to make this mock Basket Weave quilt block pattern.
Grab two striped fabrics and cut a bunch of squares. That's all you need to do to make this mock Basket Weave quilt block pattern.
Table Runner Pattern
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Bricks and Cobblestones Quilt
You'll have fun making Colene's bright and lively Bricks and Cobblestones quilt. Another free quilt pattern available at About.com Quilting.
You'll have fun making Colene's bright and lively Bricks and Cobblestones quilt. Another free quilt pattern available at About.com Quilting.
Patchwork Hearts Quilt
Here's a quick and easy heart block that's perfect for a Valentine's Day wallhanging -- or to say "I Love You" to someone any time of year.
Here's a quick and easy heart block that's perfect for a Valentine's Day wallhanging -- or to say "I Love You" to someone any time of year.
How to Cut Patchwork Shapes
Nearly all of the patchwork shapes you use in quilts can be cut from long strips of fabric. Learn to rotary cut specific patchwork shapes like squares and rectangles, diamonds, all sorts of triangles and more.
Nearly all of the patchwork shapes you use in quilts can be cut from long strips of fabric. Learn to rotary cut specific patchwork shapes like squares and rectangles, diamonds, all sorts of triangles and more.
What's a Fat Quarter?
We throw the term "fat quarters" around a lot and new quilters always wonder what it means. This explanation and illustration will help you see how a fat quarter differs from a standard quarter-yard cut.
We throw the term "fat quarters" around a lot and new quilters always wonder what it means. This explanation and illustration will help you see how a fat quarter differs from a standard quarter-yard cut.
Shoo Fly Quilt Block Pattern
Make a six inch floral quilt block using the traditional Shoo Fly quilt block pattern.
Make a six inch floral quilt block using the traditional Shoo Fly quilt block pattern.
Scrappy Basket Quilt Block
This basket quilt block helps you put your scrap fabrics to good use. Mix and match as many fabrics as you like to create scrappy basket quilt blocks for a swap with friends -- or all for yourself.
This basket quilt block helps you put your scrap fabrics to good use. Mix and match as many fabrics as you like to create scrappy basket quilt blocks for a swap with friends -- or all for yourself.
Scrappy Hearts Quilt Pattern
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
How to Make Quilt Backing
Quilt backing can be made from any fabric. Use these instructions to make backing for your quilts.
Quilt backing can be made from any fabric. Use these instructions to make backing for your quilts.
Through the Window Quilt Patte
Through the Windows is a strippy set foundation pieced quilt pattern made to resemble panes of a stained glass window.
Through the Windows is a strippy set foundation pieced quilt pattern made to resemble panes of a stained glass window.
Make a Yo Yo Quilt or Use Yo Yos as Trim
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com. Use these instructions to make a yo-yo quilt or other yo-yo projects.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com. Use these instructions to make a yo-yo quilt or other yo-yo projects.
Black & White & Red All Over
Here's a super easy strippy quilt that you can tailer to any theme -- grab some juvenile fabrics the next time you need a baby quilt.
Here's a super easy strippy quilt that you can tailer to any theme -- grab some juvenile fabrics the next time you need a baby quilt.
Christmas Log Cabin Quilt Patt
Free quilt pattern for a paper pieced Christmas Log Cabin quilt that finishes at 36-1/2" square.
Free quilt pattern for a paper pieced Christmas Log Cabin quilt that finishes at 36-1/2" square.
Scrappy Floating Stars Quilt
So is this the most boring star block you've ever seen? It just might be, but the star quilt you can make from it sure isn't ho-hum. This star block is definitely easy and it's quick to sew, but when you place the blocks side by side a wonderful pattern emerges.
So is this the most boring star block you've ever seen? It just might be, but the star quilt you can make from it sure isn't ho-hum. This star block is definitely easy and it's quick to sew, but when you place the blocks side by side a wonderful pattern emerges.
Sarah's Choice Quilt Block
This quilt block pattern for Sarah's Choice comes with some size choices for you, from mini on up.
This quilt block pattern for Sarah's Choice comes with some size choices for you, from mini on up.
Rotary Cutting Tools
Rotary cutting is one of the most time-saving skills a quilter can master, because it eliminates the need to mark and cut individual patches of fabric. Use this information to learn about rotary cutting tools and techniques.
Rotary cutting is one of the most time-saving skills a quilter can master, because it eliminates the need to mark and cut individual patches of fabric. Use this information to learn about rotary cutting tools and techniques.
Prewashing Pros and Cons
Some quilters never pre-wash their fabrics. Others always prewash, because they don't want any surprises when they wash a quilt for the first time. Use these prewashing pros and cons as a guide to help you decide whether to wash your fabrics before using them or jump right in and start cutting.
Some quilters never pre-wash their fabrics. Others always prewash, because they don't want any surprises when they wash a quilt for the first time. Use these prewashing pros and cons as a guide to help you decide whether to wash your fabrics before using them or jump right in and start cutting.
All Hallows Quilt Block
Free quilt block pattern for 12" and 24" versions of the All Hallows quilt block.
Free quilt block pattern for 12" and 24" versions of the All Hallows quilt block.
Vintage Chains Quilt Pattern
Make the Vintage Chains Quilt, a quilt pattern that calls for fabrics reminiscent of textiles used during the Civil War era. If that's not your style, change the fabrics to create any theme that suits you.
Make the Vintage Chains Quilt, a quilt pattern that calls for fabrics reminiscent of textiles used during the Civil War era. If that's not your style, change the fabrics to create any theme that suits you.
Understanding Fabric Grain
Fabric grain is one of those quilting topics that you might not think is important, but the way you cut your fabric in relation to its grain can produce a quilt that's accurate and easy to assemble--or a quilt that just won't do what you want it to do.
Fabric grain is one of those quilting topics that you might not think is important, but the way you cut your fabric in relation to its grain can produce a quilt that's accurate and easy to assemble--or a quilt that just won't do what you want it to do.
Friendship Quilt Pattern
Here's a free quilt block pattern that everyone can make. The quilt block is a version of the traditional Paths and Stiles quilt block. You can assemble the block quickly and easily.
Here's a free quilt block pattern that everyone can make. The quilt block is a version of the traditional Paths and Stiles quilt block. You can assemble the block quickly and easily.
Easy Rag Quilt Pattern
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Please Rescue this Ugly Quilt
Please rescue this ugly little quilt, made from a combination of star quilt blocks and snowball blocks. The design has potential, and you can use my quiltmaking boo-boos as a guide to what not to do, so that your star quilt is a whole lot nicer.
Please rescue this ugly little quilt, made from a combination of star quilt blocks and snowball blocks. The design has potential, and you can use my quiltmaking boo-boos as a guide to what not to do, so that your star quilt is a whole lot nicer.
Quilting Tool Quiz
Take the Quilting Tool Quiz to test your knowledge of past and present quilting tools and equipment.
Take the Quilting Tool Quiz to test your knowledge of past and present quilting tools and equipment.
Make a String Quilt
String quilts are made using a fun and easy type of foundation piecing. Here are some techniques you can use to make a string pieced quilt.
String quilts are made using a fun and easy type of foundation piecing. Here are some techniques you can use to make a string pieced quilt.
Scrappy Miniature Whirlwind Quilt Pattern
Miniature quilt pattern; miniature whirlwind quilt pattern from Quilting at About.com.
Miniature quilt pattern; miniature whirlwind quilt pattern from Quilting at About.com.
Through the Windows Quilt Pattern
Free quilt patterns from Janet at About.com Quilting. Stop back often, because I add lots of new quilt patterns every week.
Free quilt patterns from Janet at About.com Quilting. Stop back often, because I add lots of new quilt patterns every week.
Christmas Quilts
Christmas quilts and other winter holiday quilt patterns. More free quilting patterns from About Quilting.
Christmas quilts and other winter holiday quilt patterns. More free quilting patterns from About Quilting.
Pineapple Quilt Pattern
Make a pineapple quilt that's like one of my quilt examples, or break away and use this free 9" pineapple quilt foundation template to create your very own design.
Make a pineapple quilt that's like one of my quilt examples, or break away and use this free 9" pineapple quilt foundation template to create your very own design.
Pinwheel Quilt Block Pattern
This easy pinwheel quilt block variation is assembled with one simple little unit that's sewn in different color combinations. The pinwheel quilt block appears to be complicated, but it's super simple and goes together in a flash.
This easy pinwheel quilt block variation is assembled with one simple little unit that's sewn in different color combinations. The pinwheel quilt block appears to be complicated, but it's super simple and goes together in a flash.
Ohio Star Quilt Block Pattern
Use easy, quick pieced quarter-square triangle units to assemble the traditional Ohio Star quilt block pattern.
Use easy, quick pieced quarter-square triangle units to assemble the traditional Ohio Star quilt block pattern.
Christmas Tree Quilt Block Pattern - 10" Blocks
Quilt block patterns you can sew for yourself, or use for your quilting swaps. Check back often -- my quilt block patterns archive is always growing.
Quilt block patterns you can sew for yourself, or use for your quilting swaps. Check back often -- my quilt block patterns archive is always growing.
Friendship Star Quilt Block
Make this colorful Friendship Star quilt block. Patchwork doesn't get much easier than this simple pattern.
Make this colorful Friendship Star quilt block. Patchwork doesn't get much easier than this simple pattern.
Quilt Hanging Sleeves
Quilts can be safely hung for display when you sew a permanent or temporary hanging sleeve to their backs. Use these instructions to sew a quilt sleeve to your large quilts and wallhangings.
Quilts can be safely hung for display when you sew a permanent or temporary hanging sleeve to their backs. Use these instructions to sew a quilt sleeve to your large quilts and wallhangings.
Scrappy Framed Star Block
Block number four in the 2007 Anniversary Sampler Quilt series is a patchwork star with pinwheel center and scrappy sashing on its outer edges.
Block number four in the 2007 Anniversary Sampler Quilt series is a patchwork star with pinwheel center and scrappy sashing on its outer edges.
Framed Pinwheel Quilt Blocks
This framed pinwheel quilt block pattern is just one of many designs you'll find in the About.com Quilting quilt pattern archives.
This framed pinwheel quilt block pattern is just one of many designs you'll find in the About.com Quilting quilt pattern archives.
Carolina Byways Quilt Pattern
This free quilt pattern is made with a strip pieced version of the split nine patch quilt block. Called Carolina Byways, its blocks can be arranged to create many different layouts.
This free quilt pattern is made with a strip pieced version of the split nine patch quilt block. Called Carolina Byways, its blocks can be arranged to create many different layouts.
Aunt Addie's Quilt Block
A quilt block pattern for the traditional Aunt Addie's quilt block, a pretty star with quarter square triangle tips. Find instructions for a single quilt block and an option for a 16-block quilt.
A quilt block pattern for the traditional Aunt Addie's quilt block, a pretty star with quarter square triangle tips. Find instructions for a single quilt block and an option for a 16-block quilt.
Colorful H Quilt Pattern
Free quilt patterns from Janet at About.com Quilting. Stop back often, because I add lots of new quilt patterns every week.
Free quilt patterns from Janet at About.com Quilting. Stop back often, because I add lots of new quilt patterns every week.
How to Press Quilt Blocks
Learn how to press quilt blocks to improve your piecing accuracy. Pressing is a quilting technique that improves your accuracy and ensures that your quilt blocks fit together just like they should.
Learn how to press quilt blocks to improve your piecing accuracy. Pressing is a quilting technique that improves your accuracy and ensures that your quilt blocks fit together just like they should.
Two Ways to Make Prairie Points
Learn to make Prairie Points. One of the free quilt patterns from Quilting at About.com.
Learn to make Prairie Points. One of the free quilt patterns from Quilting at About.com.
Steps to the Altar Quilt Block
Steps to the Altar is the twelfth, and final, quilt block pattern for the About.com First Anniversary Sampler Quilt.
Steps to the Altar is the twelfth, and final, quilt block pattern for the About.com First Anniversary Sampler Quilt.
Bear's Paw Quilt Block Pattern
The traditional Bear's Paw quilt block is always a quilter's favorite. It has lots of pieces, but the Bear's Paw quilt block isn't difficult to make.
The traditional Bear's Paw quilt block is always a quilter's favorite. It has lots of pieces, but the Bear's Paw quilt block isn't difficult to make.
Maryland Beauty Quilt Block
This free quilt pattern for the Maryland Beauty quilt block goes together quickly and easily. It's a perfect quilt block pattern for beginning quilters.
This free quilt pattern for the Maryland Beauty quilt block goes together quickly and easily. It's a perfect quilt block pattern for beginning quilters.
Easy Quilt Pattern -
An easy quilt pattern from Quilting at About.com.
An easy quilt pattern from Quilting at About.com.
6-inch Scrappy Heart Quilt Block Pattern
Quilt block patterns you can sew for yourself, or use for your quilting swaps. Check back often -- my quilt block patterns archive is always growing.
Quilt block patterns you can sew for yourself, or use for your quilting swaps. Check back often -- my quilt block patterns archive is always growing.
Friendship Star Quilt Pattern - 6" Quilt Blocks
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Make a Stretched Stars Quilt
This stretched stars quilt is a cinch to make when you use speed piecing techniques. The star blocks in the stretched stars quilt are surrounded by easy strip pieced sashing, making it a good project for beginning quilters.
This stretched stars quilt is a cinch to make when you use speed piecing techniques. The star blocks in the stretched stars quilt are surrounded by easy strip pieced sashing, making it a good project for beginning quilters.
Free Quilt Block Patterns
Free quilt block patterns from Janet Wickell at About.com Quilting. Use this quick alphabetical reference to find free quilt block patterns.
Free quilt block patterns from Janet Wickell at About.com Quilting. Use this quick alphabetical reference to find free quilt block patterns.
Squaring Up Quilt Blocks
When it's time to sew together blocks from a quilt swap we sometimes discover that the blocks aren't all exactly the same size. Here's an easy technique to help you sew the quilt blocks together accurately.
When it's time to sew together blocks from a quilt swap we sometimes discover that the blocks aren't all exactly the same size. Here's an easy technique to help you sew the quilt blocks together accurately.
Quarter Square Triangle Units
Quarter square triangle units are popular quilt block components. It's easy to make quick pieced quarter square triangle units when you use half square triangle units as their parents.
Quarter square triangle units are popular quilt block components. It's easy to make quick pieced quarter square triangle units when you use half square triangle units as their parents.
Sarah's Choice Quilt Block Pattern - 4", 6", 8" & 12"
Quilt block patterns you can sew for yourself, or use for your quilting swaps. Check back often -- my quilt block patterns archive is always growing.
Quilt block patterns you can sew for yourself, or use for your quilting swaps. Check back often -- my quilt block patterns archive is always growing.
Summer Winds Quilt Block
Use this quilt block pattern to make a Summer Winds quilt block that finishes at 24" x 24".
Use this quilt block pattern to make a Summer Winds quilt block that finishes at 24" x 24".
Top Picks Scissors
Use this Top Picks list to help decide which scissors are your best choices for quilt making tasks.
Use this Top Picks list to help decide which scissors are your best choices for quilt making tasks.
Easy Baby Quilts from 5-inch Squares
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com, including free baby quilt patterns.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com, including free baby quilt patterns.
Awareness Ribbon Colors
Here's a rundown of awareness ribbon colors to help you make a theme quilt for cancer and other diseases.
Here's a rundown of awareness ribbon colors to help you make a theme quilt for cancer and other diseases.
Charity Quilt Project
Making charity quilts is at the top agenda of thousands and thousands of quilters. A group of our forum members spent one evening at a quilting retreat making baby quilts for an international charity. Learn what they did and start your own charity quilts group.
Making charity quilts is at the top agenda of thousands and thousands of quilters. A group of our forum members spent one evening at a quilting retreat making baby quilts for an international charity. Learn what they did and start your own charity quilts group.
Around the Twist Quilt
This small quilt looks more difficult than it is. You'll use basic rotary cutting and strip piecing techniques to make the quilt in no time.
This small quilt looks more difficult than it is. You'll use basic rotary cutting and strip piecing techniques to make the quilt in no time.
Log Cabin Christmas Tree Quilt Pattern
Free quilt patterns from Janet at About.com Quilting. Stop back often, because I add lots of new quilt patterns every week.
Free quilt patterns from Janet at About.com Quilting. Stop back often, because I add lots of new quilt patterns every week.
Jayne's Southwestern Birds
Pictures of Arizona or southwestern themed quilts from the Arizona Quilt Challenge.
Pictures of Arizona or southwestern themed quilts from the Arizona Quilt Challenge.
Springtime Pinwheel Quilt
Use this free quilt block pattern to make the Springtime Mosaic Pinwheels quilt block.
Use this free quilt block pattern to make the Springtime Mosaic Pinwheels quilt block.
Setting Triangles
Quilts with blocks set on point have triangular openings around their outer edges where each diagonal row of blocks ends. Learn how to make setting triangles to fill in the gaps of your on point quilt.
Quilts with blocks set on point have triangular openings around their outer edges where each diagonal row of blocks ends. Learn how to make setting triangles to fill in the gaps of your on point quilt.
In the Pinks Free Baby Quilt Pattern
Free quilt patterns from Janet at About.com Quilting. Stop back often, because I add lots of new quilt patterns every week.
Free quilt patterns from Janet at About.com Quilting. Stop back often, because I add lots of new quilt patterns every week.
Learn How to String Piece
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Make a Denim Quilt
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Assorted Quilt Block Patterns
Free quilt block patterns from Janet at About.com Quilting.
Free quilt block patterns from Janet at About.com Quilting.
Road Trip - Quick & Easy Quilt Pattern
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Christmas Log Cabin Quilt Pattern
Free quilt patterns from Janet at About.com Quilting. Stop back often, because I add lots of new quilt patterns every week.
Free quilt patterns from Janet at About.com Quilting. Stop back often, because I add lots of new quilt patterns every week.
Bug Jar Quilt Block Pattern
Here's an easy bug jar quilt pattern. This bug jar quilt block is square, so it's a bit different from some of the bug quilts you might have seen. A free quilt pattern from About.com Quilting.
Here's an easy bug jar quilt pattern. This bug jar quilt block is square, so it's a bit different from some of the bug quilts you might have seen. A free quilt pattern from About.com Quilting.
Miniature Oddfellows Star Quilt Pattern
Try this miniature paper pieced quilt pattern. Little Oddfellows Star is a miniature quilt from About.com Quilting.
Try this miniature paper pieced quilt pattern. Little Oddfellows Star is a miniature quilt from About.com Quilting.
2008 New Year's Day Mystery Quilt Pattern
Free mystery quilt pattern from Janet Wickell at About.com Quilting.
Free mystery quilt pattern from Janet Wickell at About.com Quilting.
Double Stars Quilt Pattern
Free quilt patterns from Janet at About.com Quilting. Stop back often, because I add lots of new quilt patterns every week.
Free quilt patterns from Janet at About.com Quilting. Stop back often, because I add lots of new quilt patterns every week.
Easy Comfort Quilt - Baby Quilt
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Carolina Byways Quilt, Version 1
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Christmas Treat Wallhanging
Christmas quilts on display in the About.com Quilting photo galleries.
Christmas quilts on display in the About.com Quilting photo galleries.
Matt's Memories - T-Shirt Quilt
T-shirt quilts on display in the About Quilting Online Quilt Show. Take a look at the variety of T-shirt quilts made by members of the quilting community.
T-shirt quilts on display in the About Quilting Online Quilt Show. Take a look at the variety of T-shirt quilts made by members of the quilting community.
Missouri Puzzle Quilt Pattern
Use my Missouri Puzzle quilt pattern to stitch a decorative quilt with blocks separated by sashing and cornerstones.
Use my Missouri Puzzle quilt pattern to stitch a decorative quilt with blocks separated by sashing and cornerstones.
Sunbonnet Sue and Overalls Sam Quilt Pattern
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Lots of free quilt patterns and projects from Quilting at About.com.
Walk Around the Block Quilt
Here's quick miniature quilt pattern, Walk Around the Block. It's an easy little quilt, with a pictorial center medallion that's surrounded by strip pieced nine-patch and bar blocks. You can make this miniature quilt in a weekend.
Here's quick miniature quilt pattern, Walk Around the Block. It's an easy little quilt, with a pictorial center medallion that's surrounded by strip pieced nine-patch and bar blocks. You can make this miniature quilt in a weekend.
Weeping Willow Quilt Pattern
The Weeping Willow quilt block measures 30-inches square, large enough to make a wallhanging or small table cover, or to use as the medallion center of a larger quilt.
The Weeping Willow quilt block measures 30-inches square, large enough to make a wallhanging or small table cover, or to use as the medallion center of a larger quilt.