This is a guide about making a paper pieced quilt. Paper piecing has become a popular way to piece a quilt top. By sewing through the paper pattern the crafter is able to create a very intricate block more easily.
This is a guide about making a quilt. There are many kinds of quilts that can be created for comforters, covers, bedspreads, and pillows. It can be made of all new materials, or recycled fabrics.
This is a guide about making a postcard quilt. The term postcard quilt can actually apply to several quilt types. You may want to try you hand at a quilt top pieced with 4 by 6 inch rectangles. Another possibility is to create a unique mini quilt that is actually sent as a greeting. Some quilters make varying sized applique quilts commemorating their travels. Create your own postcard.
Craft Project: 5 Inch Harry Potter Paper Pieced Quilt Block
Earlier this year Laurel and I posted a simple paper pieced quilt block.
Craft Project: Quilted Coffee Cup Coasters
You are only stopped by your imagination when it comes to the shape of these easy coasters. If you find printed fabric with the shape you have chosen all the better.
Craft Project: Decorative Tabbed Quilts
With one base quilt you can change the top layers and have two quilts for one. What a concept! Make one for each holiday and give as gifts.
Craft Project: Quilted Paper Plate Picnic Bag
We picnic a lot. I love to keep this sack full of plates, napkins, wipes, etc. I appreciate having all the items in one place and ready to grab and go.
Craft Project: Quilted Tea Cozy and Placemat
A quick, easy, and frugal way to keep your teapot hot and decorative way to serve your guests. It is sure to be the hit of any tea party or gathering.
Craft Project: Coloring Book Baby Quilt
Want a durable baby qift that is easy to make, then this is just what you have been looking for.
Does anyone have a pattern for a quilted casserole holder?
Memory Quilt from Kids Clothes
I made a memory quilt of my son. I cut out pieces of some of his tee shirts, and also transferred pictures of him at different ages and put them on cloth, then put it altogether as a lap quilt.
Here is a picture of a biscuit quilt (crib size) I made for a friend whose nursery was brown and greens. They are so fun to make! Just cut your squares (great use for scraps)! The top one should be about 1 inch larger than the bottom square.
Use scraps of material to make small tied quilts. Size depends on pet, however 3x4 feet works best for most cats and small to medium sized dogs. Use fleece for the backing and quilt batting to fill.
I made a pillow using Crown Royal bags. I couldn't find any cool patterns online that utilized the unique Crown Royal signature logo, so my mother and I designed our own pillow. I would love some feedback. Thanks.
Craft Project: Patch Potholders
Use those scraps of material for a quilted potholder.
Granny Quilt With Novelty Prints
I had a lot of novelty print scraps of fabric. I started cutting my scraps into 1 1/2 inch strips for rag rugs. Then I thought, "What better use can I get of these cute motifs?", a quilt of course.
Craft Project: Quilting By Strips
A quicker way to quilt! Use strips instead of blocks.If you're like me and love to quilt but don't have the time to spend building a quilt square by square, try using strips!
Famous Women Paper "Quilt" This is a paper "quilt" made from doilies, paper squares and pictures of famous women.
I made this quilt for my Sister-In-Law for her birthday. I just traced my daughter's flip flops, I used buttons and ribbons for the "straps" of the flip flops and sewed them top blocks.
My nephew was born on my birthday, March 1st. He was early, due June 12th and weighed only 1 lbs 11 ounces. He is doing very well now. He is still in the hospital though, but they now call him "fat baby", because he now weighs a whopping 4 lbs 3 ounces : ). So what do I do? make another quilt : ) I took a bunch of flannel shirts from my brother-in-law (his dad) and cut them into squares. Using a jean looking sheet that I purchased from Target for five dollars for the edging and back.
Blue Jeans Quilts don't have to look like they are made from old blue jeans. I made this one using a purchased panel from Walmart and different colored old jeans plus some beads and a fleece backing to make this Indian style quilt for my sister.
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Craft Project: Quilted Paper Plate Picnic Bag
We picnic a lot. I love to keep this sack full of plates, napkins, wipes, etc. I appreciate having all the items in one place and ready to grab and go.
Craft Project: Quilted Tea Cozy and Placemat
A quick, easy, and frugal way to keep your teapot hot and decorative way to serve your guests. It is sure to be the hit of any tea party or gathering.
Craft Project: Coloring Book Baby Quilt
Want a durable baby qift that is easy to make, then this is just what you have been looking for.
Craft Project: Patch Potholders
Use those scraps of material for a quilted potholder.
