quilting resources & education

Quilting Inspiration & Resources

Whether you’re a seasoned quilter or just getting started, consider this your home base for fabric, supplies, ideas, how-tos, tips & more!

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YouTube Quilting Channel

From “what supplies” to “how to bind” these videos have all kinds of information to get you started on your quilting journey.

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Quilting Classes

Creativebug, our streaming classroom partner, offers two amazing Learning Journeys to help you master new quilting skills at your own pace.

Patchwork Journey

Quilting 101 Journey

Free Quilting Patterns

For projects big & small, you can find tons of free quilting patterns right here.

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Patterns, Panels, & Kits

Find patterns from all your favorite brands, plus themed panels & kits that can be used as-is or for the central design on quilts.

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what do you need to make a quilt?

QUILTING FABRIC

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QUILT BATTING

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BACKING FABRIC

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BINDING

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QUILTING MACHINE

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SUPPLIES

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Quilt Block of the Month

Learn to make a Lucky Star Quilt. Grab a free block pattern every month and head to Creativebug to find free online classes for each one.

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how to make a quilt

1. Cut

You’ll need a ruler, cutting mat & rotary cutter. Remove selvage edges and square up the fabric, then smooth out bumps & puckers. Make sure to measure your pieces carefully and remember that fabric pieces should be ½” larger than the finished piece size to account for seam allowances.

2.Piece

Sew all quilt top pieces together with right sides facing and a ¼”seam allowance.

3. Press

Use an iron & spray starch to get rid of stubborn wrinkles. Make sure seams are all pressed either open or to the side. Do not iron batting if it has folds or wrinkles. Instead, throw it in the dryer with a wet washcloth or spray with water.

4. Assemble Layers

Place the quilt back down (wrong-side up), then place the batting, then the quilt top (right-side up). Temporarily secure these layers together to prevent them from shifting with basting stitches, curved safety pins, basting spray/fusible web or a quilt frame.

5. Quilt

It’s a good idea to begin quilting from the middle and work outward, especially for larger quilts. This helps to prevent fabric bunching and allows irregularities to be smoothed to the perimeter. Each time you pause to adjust the quilt’s position, leave the needle in the down position to prevent movement. Once the quilt is sewn together and quilted, you are ready to sew the binding, which covers the raw edges of the layers and finishes the quilt.