Colorful calicos are traditionally used to make a cathedral window quilt square. An old-fashioned patchwork design, the cathedral window quilt pattern is an complex folding of fabrics that resembles windows. Traditionally, the background squares were made from white muslin and colorful calico chosen ...
Amazing makers, Tracey and Emma from Curly Seams have put together a fantastic step-by-step guide showing you how to make a quilt - the perfect quilting beginners project! This quilt is made from 42 squares of quilting fabric surrounded by a border. It has a single piece of fabric on ...
One of the simplest quilts to make for a beginner is a simple patchwork quilt. These quilts are stitched together using all of the same size squares. One of the fastest ways to create a simple patchwork quilt is to buy a pre-cut stack of squares. You literally take them out of the ...
To add a twist, consider varying the sizes of the squares or using a gradient of colors to make an ombre effect. Pinwheel Puff Quilt: Pinwheel patterns are playful and dynamic. By using contrasting colors, you can make the pinwheels pop and give your quilt a lively personality. Modern ...
Choose a basic block such as half-square triangles or patchwork squares to begin. If you want to make a very basic quilt block and make enough to construct a small quilt, choose triangles, half-square triangles or the popular Log Cabin quilt block. Step 2: Gather Materials and Tools You ...
Learn how to make Polaroid quilt blocks using a method that I call “no math quilt blocks.” It’s a semi-improvisational technique that uses precut strips of fabric. You can make your blocks any size that you like! MY LATEST VIDEOS Years ago, I attended QuiltCon in Savannah, Georgia,...
A good rule of thumb is to add ¼" per side. So, if you are making a quilt with 3" x 3" squares, you actually want to cut each square to 3½" x 3½". If you're using a pattern, the dimensions will be detailed for you. Once you've measured, you can cut each piece ...
This Snowball Quilt Block tutorial shows you how to make a 9″ finished Snowball block. But what if you need a 6″ finished block? Or a larger 12″ finished block? There is something called the Quick Corners Method which allows you to calculate the size of the squares used to make any...
To plan for the size of the quilt I wanted to make, I referenced this chart for the Calculation of Required Quilt Squares by Jubilee Homespun Inspiration. The chart on this website will show you the number of squares you'll need for the size of the quilt you want to make. I went...
To make puff quilts with squares of a different size, cut the back squares one inch smaller than the top squares. When making miniature puff quilts, try cutting the back squares 1/2 inch smaller than the front squares, and use a 1/4-inch seam allowance for all seams. ...