Designing a quilt

Find lots of EASY quilt block tutorials that are perfect for beginners. These blocks might look hard to make, but they're perfect for the new quilter.

Transform your fabric scraps into stunning quilts with our easy course! Learn string piecing, master machine appliqué, and create colorful foundation pieced blocks. Perfect for beginners and those looking to experiment with fresh techniques. Your scrap bag will become your best friend!

A quick note: The pattern below is free however I have a downloadable printable version available for purchase (with two sizes) if you’d prefer which you can find here. Another day at JMQ, another super simple quilt- my favourite! If you are looking for a quick finish, this one comes togethe

Hi, I’m Joz and I can’t stop making different variations of square and rectangle shaped quilts :-) So here is my latest square and rectangle quilt which was inspired by our bath mat. It comes together super quickly plus it’s very low waste!

Quilt as you go tutorials QAYG and patterns including video on making QAYG quilts. Learn with these fun 26 different quilt as you go tutorials.

Some people may find it intimidating to design a quilt rather than simply follow a pattern. Heather Thomas shows you how easy it can be to design a quilt using nothing but graph paper and a pencil- no real math required!

Learn how easy it is to design a quilt that incorporates offset piecing, panels and borders using nothing but graph paper and a pencil.

Before you can quilt you need to baste all of your quilt layers together. Continue reading to see how easy it is to get this job done!

If you find yourself losing steam after your patchwork quilt top is made, you’re not alone. But wait! Finishing that quilt is going to be soooo rewarding. Here are some ideas to help you push on to make that quilt backing.

Learning how to start a quilt, especially when it comes to quilting, can be both difficult and intimidating. See how to take the fear out of quilting with expert tips from Heather Thomas. Whether you are making your first quilt, or maybe you’ve been piecing quilts for years and have finally decided to add the quilting yourself – planning ahead can help eliminate a lot a quilting fears. When you first start a quilt, begin thinking about possible quilting designs or motifs you think would....