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Today we’re highlighting this stunning modern quilt called the Gemstone Quilt! The best thing about big, brilliant blocks like these is they are so well-suited to showcasing color. Our quilt features the I Heart Ombre Metallic by V & Co. for Moda Fabrics for a bold, modern look, but we also think this is the perfect quilt to rep your school colors!

Gemstones Quilt Kit

The Gemstones Quilt Kit includes the Gemstones Quilt Pattern, a Half Rectangle Trimmer, and I Heart Ombre Metallics fabrics for the 59.5″ x 62.5″ quilt top and binding. If you love Triangles on ...

Create a kaleidoscope of colors with the Full Color Quilt! The Full Color Quilt is vibrant and playful. Join us for a free video tutorial, where Kimberly demonstrates how to use the 12″ Economy Plus Foundation Paper to craft colorful blocks.

About the Full Color Quilt

This quilt pattern finishes at 60.5″ x 72.5″, perfect for adding a splash of color to any space. It’s both approachable and enjoyable like the pot of gold at the end of a rainbow, so it’s perfect for beginners and experienced quilters alike. You can recreate our design with ease ...

Let’s get right to the point! We love quilts that are set on point, but we know it can be a little tricky to make them. Today, we’re sharing the Cheater On-Point Block method. It’s a simple way to give the appearance of an on-point setting with straight-set blocks. Keep reading for a free video tutorial and all the details!

Cheater On-Point Block Tutorial

Today Kimberly is bringing back the Rolling Stone Classic & Vintage Quilt Block! She’s using it in this video tutorial as she demonstrates how to make an on-point quilt with our FREE Cheater ...

Today, we’re sharing the steps to dye cross stitch fabric with Rit Dye. Follow along and learn with Kimberly as Priscilla and Chelsea of Stitching with the Housewives teach her! Rit Dye is an all-purpose dye that works for all cross stitch fabrics. Thanks to the tutorial below, there are endless possibilities for customizing your cross stitch cloth.

Fabric Dyeing Supplies

• Cross Stitch Cloth
• All-Purpose Rit Dye
  • You’ll use about 1-2 capfuls of dye per cloth. You can also double the amount of dye for a bolder color.
• Rubber Gloves
• Covering for Workspace (to avoid stains)
• *Glass pan ...

Get ready to stitch up some four-patch fun with our Fat Quarter Four Patch Quilt! As our latest addition to the Shortcut Quilt Series this quilt is your express route to quilting joy, with a pattern that’s simple, quick, and oh-so-fun. Follow Kimberly Jolly down Main Street as she guides you through creating this quilt block in the free video tutorial. Are you ready to craft your own urban-inspired masterpiece with ease?

The Quilt Pattern

DOWNLOAD THE FREE FAT QUARTER FOUR PATCH QUILT PATTERN

The Fat Quarter Four Patch Shortcut Quilt ...

With the holiday stitching season upon us, it’s time to start thinking about what you will make this year to add to your home. One way to add a touch of merriment is with the To All A Good Night! Tree Skirt. In our video tutorial, you’ll learn to make continuous bias binding, how to cut a hole in the center of the tree skirt and how to attach bias binding. Get ready to learn some new quilting skills and get festive with this tree skirt tutorial!

We have many free precut-friendly quilt patterns with tutorials in our Shortcut Quilt Series. Today we’ve got another one to add to the collection, the Layer Cake Loop Quilt! This quick and easy quilt is beginner-friendly and perfect to show off your favorite prints! For all the detail on this free pattern and video tutorial, read on.

The Quilt Pattern

DOWNLOAD THE FREE LAYER CAKE LOOP QUILT PATTERN

The Layer Cake Loop Quilt comes in four sizes including lap, twin, queen, and king. If you want to make one just like ours ...

You may remember this fun photo from our office in our post last year about planning your quilting room. We mentioned that we wrap our fabric pieces around comic book boards to store them on shelves, like you see above. It’s a great way to keep all your fabric visible, just like a mini quilt […]

Our first video tutorial is here! We had so much fun making this video for the Sewing Summit, but now that it’s over we can share with everyone. Learn how to make a Folded Pinwheel Pillow from start to finish: Download a printable tutorial to go along with the video below: You’ll also notice that […]