Inspiration for Quilters
Radiant certainly describes this quilt by Erica At Kitchen Table Quilting. Her use of color is stunning, as is the gradient created by her fabric placement. Don’t you love the triangles!? Check out her post to learn about her fabric choices (including the backing and binding!), and what choice she made when selecting her batting.
This modern quilt shows that you can tackle a more intricate design without being overwhelmed! Add large borders to a smaller piece of patchwork to make a quilt that is as big as you like, without lots of tiny pieces! Check out this scrappy quilt – and be sure to check out the floating plusses […]
Ready to bring Spring into your home? How about a simple and sweet pinwheel table runner using spring fabrics? You can add some great stipple quilting, just like in this example, too! Check out the pinwheel table runner.
Do you remember your first quilt? Maybe you haven’t made your first quilt yet? Either way, check out Lisa’s first quilt! She picked some adorable fabric, and then just went for it! Making a fun quilt for her grandson, that will be sure to give him as many great memories of his grandmother as she […]
This happy little quilt was made using fabric with a large print, and half-square trianges flanked by strips of chevron fabric. All the red and white are just so sweet… perfect for Little Red Riding Hood to go on a picnic… or snuggling while reading a book! Check out the red zig zag quilt.
Looking for some T-shirt Quilt inspiration? This amazing t shirt quilt by Angie over at The Country Chic Cottage fits on a queen sized bed, and was made as a graduation gift for her daughter. She made it using shirts from throughout her daughter’s life. Check out this amazing t shirt quilt.
Looking for a fun way to display Christmas Cards? Or maybe just a way to keep them off the counters and table this Christmas? Make a simple Christmas Card Holder Quilt! This Quilt has pockets to hold cards – making them easy to tuck in after they’ve been opened and read. See how the Christmas […]
Strip quilts are so satisfying, and simple to make. they come together very quickly. And this Strip Quilt using fabric from Zen Chic is fantastic because there are no little pieces to line up – instead of a traditional “stacked coin” look, these stripes of pattern have a beautiful, disorderly look to them. Perfect for […]
Fat Quarters are quarter yard cuts of fabric that are cut as half yards off the bolt, and then cut in half on the fold to make wide (or “fat”) quarter yard cuts of fabric. They are perfect for making quick quilts, like this Fat Quarter Quilt with Boys Toys Fabric.
This simple baby quilt was made by The Sewing Loft. While she tends to do more garment sewing than quilting, you’ll find this simple and sweet baby quilt the perfect gift to give the new kid on the block. The tree applique motif is especially adorable with the addition of some hand-stitching – in the […]
