Quilting 101

Want to sew a quilt but don’t know where to start? With this step by step quilting for beginners tutorial I’ll show you how to make a quilt start to finish!

A beginner quilting series to help your inner quilter get started! Posts in this series: Jan. 8th, Part 1- Quilting Tools– what do I really need? Jan. 15th, Part 2- Fabric– what do I need to know and how do I choose? Jan. 22nd, Part 3- Quilt Patterns– how do I read this thing? Jan. […]

Learning how to start a quilt, especially when it comes to quilting, can be both difficult and intimidating. See how to take the fear out of quilting with expert tips from Heather Thomas. Whether you are making your first quilt, or maybe you’ve been piecing quilts for years and have finally decided to add the quilting yourself – planning ahead can help eliminate a lot a quilting fears. When you first start a quilt, begin thinking about possible quilting designs or motifs you think would....

Okay, So by now you've got a pretty good idea of what fabric/colors you'd like to use in your quilt and maybe you even went and bought some. The next thing you need to

This 4-step guide will help you plan your quilts this year and maximize your productivity! A clear plan is the best way to have fun and get creative. suzyquilts.com #sewingtutorial

How to Sew a Quilt! (quilting 101): Quilting is my biggest passion. I think it's probably hereditary. :D I also think it's a skill that is useful beyond words... quilts are beautiful and functional and I consider them to be the greatest gift in the world. (Really, who wouldn't want a…

“Get quilting ideas in part 2 of this 5 part series. Learn about quilting colors as they relate to tint, tone, and shade.”

Whether you are ordering online or simply buying all of your quilting supplies ahead of time at the store- knowing how many yards of thread will be needed to quilt a quilt is an important number to know. Ashley Hough shares some general guidelines for determining how much thread will be needed to quilt your next project. Before determining how much thread is going to be needed, you must first decide how large of a quilt you are going to make. If you are following a pattern, it will tell…

Learn some Quilting Basics for beginners including tips and tricks to help you get started quilting. Find out how to start making a qulit.

Find lots of EASY quilt block tutorials that are perfect for beginners. These blocks might look hard to make, but they're perfect for the new quilter.