beginner quilting projects


Ants Go Marching Scrappy Picnic Blanket

Picnic season will be here before you know it, so why not prepare ahead of warm spring weather by designing your own scrappy picnic quilt? This colorful picnic quilt pattern from Meg Healy features so many playful details like a large ant block, zippered pouch to store your picnic utensils and tiny embroidered ants! Aimed ... Read More

Charmed Life Triangle Quilt Block

Beginner quilters will love this surprisingly simple and sophisticated quilt block pattern. Perfect for fat quarters, this triangle quilt block pattern is made with deep jewel tones of raspberry and emerald with highlights of ballet slipper pink. Make this modern quilt block into a striking baby quilt, gorgeous throw pillow or eye-pleasing throw quilt to ... Read More

Leisurely Scroll Quilted iPad Cover Pattern

Searching for the perfect gift to give Mom this holiday season? Sew her a stylish quilted iPad cover in a beautifully printed fabric! This iPad cover pattern can be made in only a few hours, making it a quick and thoughtful homemade gift for family and friends. Featuring a Velcro closure, this quilted organizer will ... Read More

Spring Blossoms Sunbonnet Sue Block

Spring Blossoms Sunbonnet Sue Block
There’s something about the classic Sunbonnet Sue block that just says springtime. Design your own Sunbonnet Sue quilt block in spring shades like lavender, peach, and rose with this pattern from designer Zoe Ballard. Finishing at a 12” x 12” block, this beginner-friendly quilt block can be made with fabric scraps or precuts and features ... Read More

Amethyst Flying Geese Quilt Block

New quilters, this one’s for you! Designer Amanda Ogden is here to introduce you to the classic flying geese quilt block. The flying geese block is an excellent foundational block for all quilters to learn, as its design features many possible block combinations. Learn how to make the traditional flying geese block, as well as ... Read More

How to Make a T-Shirt Quilt Pillow

How to Make a T-Shirt Quilt Pillow
Upcycle your tired old t-shirts into a soft and cuddly t-shirt quilt or pillow! T-shirt quilts are great projects for beginner quilters, not only due to their use of recycled fabric but because of their simple square blocks and easy-to-follow instructions. Quilt designer Marie Segares is showing you how to make a t-shirt quilt with ... Read More

Video Spotlight: Essential Quilting Tools

Jump into your first quilting project by learning what essential quilting tools you need with this video from Marie Segares. In this month’s video spotlight, Marie gives you a glimpse into her quilting toolbox, so that you can see what common quilting notions beginner quilters require. You’ll learn what cutting tools will help you get ... Read More

Video Spotlight: Essential Quilting Skills

This month, we’re shining the spotlight on one of our handy quilting videos from designer Marie Segares! If you’re new to quilting, you might be wondering what essential skills you need to master when creating your first block. In this video, Marie covers everything from the basic pressing tools you need combat wrinkles and creases ... Read More