Make a Quilt Articles

Quilting has the potential to get pretty pricey, but it doesn’t have to be! Check out these 7 thrifty ways to get everything you need to sew a quilt (including the sewing machine!) to get started quilting this weekend for less than $100.

Sometimes I want to be able to practice some quilting basics without wasting fabric. So I made a quick quilt design to do just that! Walk through each of the blocks as fast or as slow as you like and take your time learning some tips and tricks to make life easier for your fancy quilts later. Continue reading to see my new FREE pattern!

One of the biggest challenges when it comes to quilting is keeping a consistent 1/4″ seam allowance. I’m here to tell you it’s not as hard as it sounds! And it will save you time and frustration later in your quilt. Continue reading to see 5 super easy tips to getting (and keeping) the perfect scant 1/4″.

A great quilt starts with great cutting and great cutting starts with some squared off fabric. This isn’t always as intuitive as you think though when you are first learning. Continue reading to see how I tackle this important step!