Tag Archives: Quilt Patterns

Tuscan Inspired Patchwork Quilting

Vivid Tuscan-Style Quilts Deep rich colors of Tuscany hillsides are accentuated by vibrant blues, golden yellows, and shades of wine, in these free, applique and patchwork quilt patterns. Here are designer-collections to create a family heirloom quilt in the styles of Romanesque mosaic flooring, Italian frescoes, and Bargello stitching, in old world countryside charm. Old […]

Easy and Simple Crafts Using Fabric Yo-Yos

Many people feel a certain amount of intimidation with skin care. They feel that they lack the skills to follow the intricacies of the patterns and stitches that are necessary for the pieces to go up the line. While there are many types of closures that can make the hair stand up or result in […]

Free Frog Quilt Patterns

For those of you who love frogs, you can use free frog quilt patterns to decorate your home. There are whimsical and specific free frog quilt patterns listed in the group below. The last group of frog quilt patterns could be used as a homeschool project for studying the frogs on that page. The kids […]

How to Make Quilting Templates from Overhead Projector Sheets

If you are a quilter, you know how important it is to have sturdy templates for you quilting and appliqués patterns. With a few simple tools, you can create your own templates from overhead projector transparency sheets that will last for years. Materials: Overhead Projector Transparency Sheets (purchased at any office supply store, look for […]

How to Hand Quilt Without Using Quilting Frames

I come from a long line of seamstresses, my great grandmother, grandmother, aunts and my own mother who handed down the skill to me. Great grandmother and grandmother sewed out of sheer necessity, my aunt and mother began their career as seamstresses for the same reason, but in later years developed their talents into a […]

Free Irish Chain Quilt Patterns

Even though I wrote Free Shamrock Applique Quilt Patterns and Free Shamrock Quilt Block Patterns for St Patrick’s Day, the free Irish Chain quilt patterns can be made in place of the shamrock quilts if you would prefer to do so. You could make one of each or all the different quilts for St Patrick’s […]

Create a Super Easy Picture Quilt

Quilting is a very popular craft to get involved with. People want to create beautiful hand-made items to give as gifts and decorate their own home. However, piecing together complicated quilt patterns can be difficult for those that are not very artistically capable. Another solution is creating a super easy picture quilt. Materials for the […]

Top 10 Types of Quilt Patterns

The following top 10 types of quilt patterns are ones people searching the most for over the years. Some of the types of quilt patterns are specific quilt patterns while others are categories for types of quilts. Scrap Quilt Patterns Anyone wanting to make a quilt, scrap quilts are some of the easiest quilts to […]

Ten Ways for Adults to Enjoy a Rainy Day

A rainy day can put a damper on the best weekend plans. Instead of getting frustrated, try one of these rainy day activities for adults. Ten Ways for Adults to Enjoy a Rainy Day #1: Take Pictures Rainstorms are beautiful things to look at. As the storm rolls in, grab your camera and take pictures. […]