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Indulge in a heartwarming DIY venture as you embark on a delightful journey to create your very own Hexi Bear rug. This endearing project serves as not only a cozy addition to your nursery room but also a charming wall hanging for your cherished craft corner. Imagine the joy of crafting a whimsical picnic companion, all from the simple materials of scrap fabric or repurposed old jeans. In this creative undertaking, we’ll guide you through a quick and immensely enjoyable Jelly Roll project that breathes life into your space.

Upon completion, your Hexi Bear rug will boast dimensions of ...

Are you a new quilter? Or are you seeking for quick and simple quilting patterns? Don’t look any further! With 12 adorable quilting patterns for baby blankets and kids’ designs, you can whip up a nice present in no time!

Nine-Patch quilts for baby Log Cabin versions are included in the quilt pattern book. There are quilts for beginners and more!

These quilt ideas are simple enough for a beginner to do in a day or two. Many are ideal for using huge focus fabrics that are simply too beautiful to cut into smaller parts.

Step-by-step directions and full-color ...

What are jellyroll precuts?

Jellyroll precuts are strips of fabric that are typically 2.5 inches wide and are commonly used in quilting and sewing projects.

They are often pre-cut and packaged by fabric manufacturers, making them convenient for quilters and sewers to use without having to cut their own fabric strips. Jellyroll precuts are usually made from high-quality cotton fabric and are available in a variety of colors, patterns, and themes.

What are thy called jellyroll?

They are named “jellyroll” because the strips are often rolled up and tied with a ribbon, resembling a jellyroll cake.

What are they ...

Elephants are one of the most beloved and admired animals in the world, and their presence in art, literature, and culture is well-documented. These majestic creatures have a special significance in many cultures and are considered symbols of wisdom, strength, and good luck.

That’s why I’ve compiled this roundup of quilting patterns that are specifically themed around elephants. These patterns range from free to paid and also includes Etsy links. You will find a wide variety of designs that feature cute and cartoonish elephants, realistic depictions of these magnificent animals, and even patterns that incorporate traditional elephant motifs ...

Magical and mystical, unicorns are always a favorite design for children and adults alike.  Are they real?  Who really knows, but they are beautiful and so are these five unique quilt patterns that you can purchase over on Etsy.  These are all pdf versions so before you purchase one, make sure that it will work with your computer.  And if you don’t see the perfect unicorn among these five, Etsy has many more patterns to chose from.

1. With a rainbow colored background this paper pieced design is striking.
2. You’ll be amazed at how realistic this unicorn on a ...

Get your kids or grandkids excited about reading by making them an adorable reading pillow.  This tutorial is from Happiest Camper.  Perfect for using up your fun novelty prints, the pillows are not that hard to make.

In the article you will find a detailed supply list plus step-by-step instructions.  Not only that, but is a video tutorial to help you out too.  There are really no special supplies needed, just general sewing supplies that you probably already have on hand.

Wouldn’t this make a wonderful gift under the Christmas tree.  Even kids that don’t read much would ...

Do you or a family or friend have a new baby coming soon?  Are you thinking about making a baby quilt as a gift?  Here are 5 books filled with beautiful patterns, perfect for the little one.  The can all be purchased over at Annie’s Craft Store.

1. With 12 fun and easy quilt ideas for kids, you are sure to find a good pattern.  You can get it via electronic download or in a hard copy.
2. Find over 50 baby quilt designs in this bright and beautiful book.  It is available as an electronic download only.
3. 10 fun and ...

For a fun twist on quilting, you might might to try making this fun quilted tic tac toe set from Quilt Social.  Not only are there instructions for all of the pieces, there is also a pattern for the board that wraps up so it is completely portable.

This project would be perfect for a long road trip or maybe a summer cabin.  The best part is that you can wash so if it gets those road trip snacks on it there is no worry.

The detailed tutorial has a list of all of the supplies you will need, along ...

Have you ever wanted to make an I Spy quilt?  They are quilts that use various novelty fabrics in the designs and kids can play the I Spy game with them.  They are super fun to look at and fun to make.  There are loads of different ways to make them too.  Just take a look at these 15 fun designs.  Looking for more I Spy quilt patterns? Check these patterns out on Etsy.

1. Stash Bandit Quilting sets her I Spy fabrics apart with a churn dash block.
2. The easy economy block like this one from Patchwork Posse make a ...

Quilting is not always about sewing small pieces of fabric.  The quilted pattern plays a large part in the process.  Sometimes people make whole cloth quilts which really show off the sewing design.  This wonderful design of cars and trucks by Lori Kennedy is a perfect example of that.

One look at it and you will see cars, truck, trees, houses, and other motifs.  Any child (or adult) would love this quilt.

The article takes you through the process of making this design and has links to tutorials for various techniques.

This piece was given to Lori’s grandson and ...

With graduation season right around the corner, plenty of people are thinking about making t-shirt quilts for their graduates.  It’s not a super difficult process, but there are things to keep in mind, like stabilizing the shirts.  This tutorial from New Quilters demonstrates how to do that.

T-shirts are a fun way to show off all kinds of things.  However, they are made of knit, which does not quilt well on its own.  It stretches far too much to quilt using standard techniques.  That is why the fabric needs to be stabilized first.

In this handy tutorial you will ...

When I was a girl I loved the Pippi Longstocking books by Astrid Lindgren.  They would provide endless hours of amusement for me.  I think it was her independent spirit that drew me to the character.  That is why I was so excited to see this free quilt block pattern from Just Jude Designs.  It is a Pippi Longstocking block.  What fun!

The quilt block measure 12.5″ square and is ideal for scraps.  Pippi is pieced together easily, in a freeform fashion, so chances are that if you make more than one of these blocks, they won’t be ...

Children love quilts.  They love all of the colors, the different fabrics, and the designs.  They also love playing with cars and trucks.  That is why this free pattern from Craft Passion is perfect for almost any child.  You’ll find cars, trucks, buses, traffic cones, stop lights and more in this whimsical quilt.

This is a pattern for an advanced or intermediate advanced quilter, so keep that in mind.  The finished quilt measures about 62″ x 84″ and there is a lot of different appliqué and piecing involved.  You will need all of the standard quilting supplies along with ...

Can you really make a quilt in two hours?  According to this tutorial from Storied Quilts you can, and with this easy and free pattern, I believe it.  It’s an ideal pattern if you need a baby gift and are short on time.  And with the lovely stepped pattern, it looks like you spent a lot more time on it.

What makes this quilt so easy is that the designer uses five fat quarters and just a few cuts to get the strips.  Love it!  I don’t know about you, but when I treat myself to a trip ...

I have moment when I am so over the whole red and green theme for Christmas. Some years I am all about traditions and then other years I rebel and try decorating the house with randomly odd non-Christmas themes.  This year is one of those years. I came across this polarbear fabric in pinks and purples, the perfect color theme for a little girls christmas gift. You can grab this fabric via TheFatquartershop.

This quilting tutorial is for a wonky bird coaster and it is perfect for using up scraps. A great little weekend project when you can steal a few hours to get into your sewing or quilting room and make something from start to finish. These coasters make ideal gifts in sets of 4-6 too.

You can make your own bird coasters by visiting Sameliasmum.com for the full step by step tutorial.

Here’s a great way to use some of those holiday scrap fabrics left over from previous projects from last years makes or maybe you have already got a head start on buying in seasonal fabrics.

Finished size: Santa 8″ x 8″, excluding yo-yo; snowman 8″ diameter, excluding yo-yo; reindeer 7″ x 8 1/2″, excluding antlers. Previously published in Quilter’s World Autumn 2019. Designs by Chris Malone. You can purchase this pattern set here. 

Got Fabric scraps? Then these Scandinavian stars are going to be a fun little project for Christmas. These stars are basically fabric origami and if you have a chlid who loves to fold then they are going to enjoy helping you with these Handmade stars. You can use them as decorations in a Christmas garland or tie a ribbon to the top and hang them in your tree.