Your place for free crochet, sewing and quilt patterns for beginner to intermediate skill levels. Want a digital pattern? We have those too! Plus tutorials to walk you through how to make each item from start to finish.
Easy Quilt Block + Using Chalk to Mark Quilt Lines🧵
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Hi friend, I’ve got two brand new quilting posts up on the blog, and they pair really nicely together — one for piecing, one for quilting. Thought you might want both in your back pocket. 🙂 🟦 Granny Square Quilt Block Pattern (Free + Digital Download)​ There’s also a digital pattern download if you want everything neatly packaged and printable. 👉 Read the post + grab the pattern​ ✏️ How to Use Chalk to Mark Grid Lines for Quilting​ 👉 Read the chalk grid tutorial​ That’s it for now — happy sewing and quilting, and as always, thanks for being here. 💛 — Nikki |
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Your place for free crochet, sewing and quilt patterns for beginner to intermediate skill levels. Want a digital pattern? We have those too! Plus tutorials to walk you through how to make each item from start to finish.
Hey there, I added two new helpful guides to the blog that answer questions I hear all the time from makers. The first one is How Many Yards of Fabric for a Quilt. If you have ever stood in a fabric store guessing how much fabric to buy, this guide will help. I share a simple yardage chart for common quilt sizes plus a few tips so you do not overspend on fabric you do not need. The second post is What’s the Fastest Crochet Stitch for a Blanket. If you want to finish a blanket faster, stitch...
Hi there, I’ve got two new quilting posts up on the blog this week that I think you’ll find really helpful. The first post is all about Choosing the Best Color Thread for Quilting. If you’ve ever stared at your quilt top wondering what thread color won’t ruin the whole thing, I walk through the simple approach I use when piecing and machine quilting. The second post breaks down Precuts vs. Yardage for Quilting If you’ve ever stood in the fabric store deciding between a jelly roll, layer cake,...
Hi Friend, I’ve got two cozy projects waiting for you this week and they are both so good. First up is the Reverse Blanket Stitch Lap Blanket. This one has big, bold chunks of color with a simple granny stripe border. It’s an easy repeat (multiples of 4!) and works up beautifully in just two large skeins. If you’re more in a quilting mood, my new Ohio Stars Quilt Pattern is a classic block with an modern update. This quilt uses an blocks turned on point and then made into squares with strip...