What Are Quilters Blogging About Today?

If you’re looking for creative ways to spread the joy of the LGBTQ community this holiday season, look no further. Make sure you keep your friends and family in the loop throughout the year with crafts, activities and other fun ideas.

The rainbow flag is one of the most recognizable symbols of the LGBTQ+ community. Despite its ubiquitous presence in pop culture, everyday life, and countless advertisements, few know what it signifies beyond a vague association with gay pride.

In essence, the rainbow flag represents hope. It is hoped that there is nothing wrong with you just because you ...

Today, more and more people are turning to church and religion as a way to connect with their community. If you’re looking to celebrate the spirit of your congregation, an inspiring new way to do that is by creating a church-design quilt. A church design quilt is simply a pattern for making one big quilt of all your church building details — from stained glass windows and floor patterns to seasonal decorations and flags.

Working on a church design quilt can be as simple or complex as you want it to be. You could even make several small patterns throughout ...

Quilting is not just to make something pretty for a bed.  Did you know that quilting and quilts can also be used in therapy?  This article from NextAvenue details how quilts are incorporated into various forms.

From mental health to physical health, this article outlines four different areas of healthcare and well being that quilts and quilting are used.

Who knew?!  However, when I think about it, I have made quilts for all sorts of purposes.  Maybe you have too.

If you want to learn more about using quilts in therapy click here: The Creative Art of Quilting and Health ...

As quilters watch the horrible events unfold in the Ukraine, we can all offer to help in our own way(s).  Art and creativity is one of those ways, and a number of quilters have stepped up and offered new, or existing, patterns to help during this crisis.  Some of the patterns are for sale, others are free and a way to show your support to those affected by the unfolding tragedy.

1. Show your support with this free sunflower pattern from Lella Boutique.
2. Pat Sloan has a free “Quilters Stand With Ukraine” quilt block pattern with a link to a ...

Learn how to make a wheelchair quilt with this free tutorial and pattern from Hearts Creations.  It is not difficult to make and would be the perfect gift for a loved one.  I wish I had seen this when my father was still with us.  He was in a wheelchair for many years and this would have been nice to have.

With an easily printed diagram and some step-by-step photos.  There are even some tips to add pockets.

My favorite part of this pattern is that you can use any quilt pattern that you would like.  The article has photos ...

It’s time for the 2021 Fat Quarter Shop charity quilt and here it is: Serendipity.  Hosted in conjunction with Moda Fabrics, the proceeds from this project will benefit Make-a-Wish Central & South Texas.

Good for confident beginners and experienced quilters, this kit has practically everything you need.  Just see what is included:

• 11.5 yards of Spring Brook fabric designed by Corey Yoder, enough for the top, borders, and binding
• Foundation Paper Piecing Pads from It’s Sew Emma
• Block and assembly patterns
• Keepsake Box

The finished quilt measures 64.5″ x 74.5″, so it’s a nice large ...