http://www.favequilts.com/rss-feed Articles on the FaveQuilts.com web site Fri, 24 May 2013 18:51:06 CDT Copyright 2013, FaveQuilts.com All rights reserved. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) geoff@MustangInternetServices.com (FaveQuilts.com Support Dept.) en-us Articles Fri, 24 May 2013 18:51:06 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Bags-Purses-Totes/How-to-Quilt-a-Bag-With-Style-7-Free-Bag-Patterns-and-Purse-Patterns Being stylish shouldn't always have to cost you a pretty penny, but luckily for quilters, there are always alternatives to going to the store. With your own copy of How to Quilt a Bag With Style 7 Free Bag Patterns and Purse Patterns, you'll have access to a whole series of patchwork bags and homemade quilted handbags that are just as cute and functional as anything out in stores now. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 116883 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 18:40:37 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Quilts-For-Baby/Under-the-Sea-Quilt Combine a love for adorable animal quilt patterns and all things nautical to come up with this Under the Sea Quilt. Simply gather some scrappy quilt pieces and replicate the way in which this easy baby quilt pattern uses strip quilt piecing. Switch between a fishy fabric design and solid colors to make the baby quilt pattern look as though the fish are really swimming between the strips of your quilt. If you know someone who's planning a nautical theme for their nursery, you've just got to make a baby quilt like this for them. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117562 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 18:30:25 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Twin/Silly-Shabby-Butterflies-Quilt Your little girl will giggle with joy when she sees that you made her a Silly Shabby Butterflies Quilt. Beginner quilters looking to start working with applique quilt patterns can count on this to be one of the best free bed quilt patterns to use. You'll piece together a standard quilt top that's subtlety will help all of the little applique quilt butterflies you make pop even more. New spring quilt patterns this adorable save you from having to buy a new bed quilt for spring, and you can add your own personal touches with even more applique patterns you may think of. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117561 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 18:14:12 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Table-and-Placemats/Tea-Time-Table-Topper Enjoy the beauty of spring and summer to the fullest by decorating one of your tables with a Tea Time Table Topper. The colors within your layer cakes will pop in each and every one of the squares in this table topper pattern. Vary the scheme to design either quilts with summer theme or new spring quilt patterns. Add that little extra touch of charm with the unique look of ice cream quilt binding and this table topper pattern will be ready for any whimsical and cheery events you'll be having at your next tea party. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117559 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 18:13:22 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Table-and-Placemats/Delightful-Dresden-Flower-Placemats No tea party would be complete without a set of gorgeous and Delightful Dresden Flower Placemats. Simply use layer cake leftovers and Dresden plate pattern to paper piece a series of dainty flower quilt patterns to match your table topper or table runner pattern. They'll make great complements to any new spring quilt patterns you're making for your tables, and the Dresden plate pattern easily works at any point in the year. When you need a little cheering up, make your table bloom with the prettiest of placemats. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117560 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 17:51:30 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Throws-and-Lap-Quilts/Midwest-Crossings-Quilt You're sure to find the Midwest Crossings Quilt both incredibly refreshing with its elegant use of the cat and mouse style of quilt block patterns and challenging for the amount of detail included in each part of the pattern. Individual quilt blocks create the image of crosses through a blend of flying geese quilt patterns, triangles, and squares. The quality of the finished result will be well worth all of the effort put into each of the quilt block patterns, and a design this timeless has the potential to become a lasting addition to your home decor. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117558 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 17:39:08 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Quilt-Designers/Quilt-Designer-Laura-Wasilowski A sense of whimsy and play describes my art work. With a feeling of delight, I create art quilts using hand-dyed fused fabrics, hand stitching, and machine quilting. Creating with fused fabric allows my work to be joyful, organic, and more inventive. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 95287 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 17:35:10 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Binding/Ice-Cream-Cone-Binding As you get more advanced in your quilting, you'll notice how many different types of quilt binding techniques there are. Try your hand at a particularly fun variation with this tutorial for Ice Cream Cone Binding. They're not the easiest, which makes this set of quilt binding directions to be particularly invaluable. If you're patient and take things slowly, you'll be able to add sweet-looking binding for quilt patterns of any kind. The best way to improve your skills is to challenge yourself, and this is certainly a challenge to try. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117557 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 17:17:51 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Throws-and-Lap-Quilts/Urban-Shades-Quilt A contemporary quilt like the Urban Shades Quilt has an atmosphere like no other quilt. Within the tutorial, you'll be given two styles of contemporary quilt block patterns that come together with fat quarter quilt patterns. Interesting geometric designs and the transition between vertical and horizontal lines within the quilt block patterns harmonize to create a stunning quilt for display. You can even replace fabric with scrappy quilt pieces to make this design even more bold. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117554 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 17:02:03 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Throws-and-Lap-Quilts/Beginners-First-Quilt Those of you who are looking for their very first quilt pattern to start on can look no further. The Beginner's First Quilt provides you with a free beginner quilt pattern that uses basic patchwork quilting and piecework techniques. You'll even learn a quick method for tying a quilt that will definitely come in handy for many of the future easy quilt patterns you'll encounter. Choose your favorite fabric colors and get ready to have a new patchwork quilt design to commemorate your first quilting experience. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117539 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 16:31:19 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Quilted-Pillows/Nine-Patch-Patterned-Pillow Make a pillow full of personality during any time of year with this Nine Patch Patterned Pillow pattern. Challenge your inner DIY designer to pick a pair of complementary fabrics that you know will make any nine patch quilt patterns pop with contrast. Sewing pillows will be a cinch when you have the right quilted pillow designs to use, and you can't go wrong with standard free nine patch quilt patterns! Keep this pattern in your craft collection so you'll always have a go to design for some last minute decorative quilting. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117532 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 16:16:27 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Independence-Day/The-Patriots-Pillow You can decorate your home for the next big patriotic holiday by spending next to nothing by following this tutorial for The Patriot's Pillow. Rag quilt patterns like this create an authentically rustic charm that feels much more homey than what you'd find in stores. Save money by turning your scrappy quilt leftovers into proud pillow designs. Lay out these patriotic quilt designs in your living room or set them up on the chairs at a party to really bring out the spirit in everyone who enters your home. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117529 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 16:01:51 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Quilts-For-Baby/Bullseye-Baby-Quilt Hit a high mark with friends and family when you make your next baby quilt pattern for someone special with this Bullseye Baby Quilt pattern. What's so fun about it is not only the playful use of colors from scrap quilting, fat quarter quilt patterns, and more, but also the soft and curvy scalloped edges that make this different from any other design. The possibilities are endless when it comes to how you make the circles and borders, and it's guaranteed to be a delightful baby quilt design no matter what. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117520 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 15:32:57 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Miscellaneous-Quilt-Projects/Zip-Up-Sunnies-Case Carrying around sunglasses can be such a hassle they're easy to break and just as easy to lose. Fortunately, there's this Zip Up Sunnies Case, a super cute and handy easy quilt pattern that uses fat quarter quilt patterns to make a soft and easy-to-carry case. Any style will fit inside, and because it zips up, there's no chance of your sunglasses falling out and breaking. Best of all, these small quilt projects can be personalized and given as small handmade quilt gifts to friends and family. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117514 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 15:13:00 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Kids-Quilts/Fairy-Tale-House-Pillow If you know of a special little someone who loves fairy tales, you can show them a fun way to add this to their room with the Fairy Tale House Pillow. Get creative with your applique quilt designs and patchwork quilt patterns in order to stitch together the best pillow designs your kids will have ever seen. These aren't only potentially fantastic kid's quilt patterns, but also a way for quilters with a flair for DIY decorating to learn more about designs for pillow and how they can use their quilting skills to make their very own pillow designs that will be cherished for a long time. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117512 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 14:59:25 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Quilt-Designers/Quilt-Designer-Amy-Smart I like playing with fabric and designing color schemes for quilts, but it wasn't until I quit my job after having my first baby thirteen years ago, that I really needed a project - something that stimulated me creatively and something that stayed done. And I've been quilting like a crazy lady ever since! admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 101741 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 14:58:04 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Throws-and-Lap-Quilts/Totally-Cute-Tumbler-Quilt Brighten up even the gloomiest of days with a bubbly and colorful variation of a patchwork quilt design, the Totally Cute Tumbler Quilt. Be sure to use your most light and vibrant fabrics here, because they'll make the design of this tumbler quilt pattern pop so much more. It couldn't be easier once you've attached each tumbler quilt block to another, you'll pretty much be done! You may find yourself having a hard time deciding what you want to use this patchwork quilt pattern for because it'll look good anywhere in your home. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117508 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 13:00:26 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Throws-and-Lap-Quilts/Stack-and-Slash-Quilt Making a crazy quilt can be quite a process for quilters who've never done it before. A helpful introduction into these unique patchwork quilt designs is the Stack and Slash Quilt, which encourages readers to be daring with their cuts. You'll compile crazy quilt block patterns that can have any combination of fabric you desire and put them together easily with this tutorial. The results are a colorful patchwork quilt pattern full of energy and unpredictable lines that no one else can replicate. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117497 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 12:42:54 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Quilt-Designers/Quilt-Designer-Vanessa-Goertzen When I tried to come up with a business name, my thoughts kept coming back to my childhood and what a really happy and magical time that was in my life. I wished very much to find a way to make that cheer and whimsy the focal point of my business. As a toddler, I used to twirl around for hours in my "Lella" dress in total bliss (Lella = Cinderella). I could think of no sweeter an emblem than that beloved dress to remind me to incorporate all those wonderful childhood elements into my creative process. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 94506 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 12:37:45 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Block-Patterns/Around-the-Corner-Quilt Looking for a fun nontraditional quilt pattern just in time for picnic season? Try the Around the Corner Quilt. This super simple, yet modern-looking, quilt block technique creates a pretty geometric design of soft fabric squares and colorful quarter circles. This quilt block pattern can be easily pieced together into a cute and cozy blanket over the course of one weekend. While eating cucumber sandwiches and drinking ice tea on your completed project, this Around the Corner Quilt will remind you of the beautiful weather yet to come. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117491 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 12:30:26 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Table-and-Placemats/Simple-Squares-and-Rectangles-Runner It's always helpful to have a quilt pattern that you can use year round, especially when it comes to home decor. With the Simple Squares and Rectangles Runner, you're given a fast and easy method for how to make a table runner that's adaptable to any color scheme and style of decorating. Free patterns for table runners like this keep it simple so the pattern looks neat and tidy, but not boring. If you're ever at a loss as to what kind of table runner quilt pattern to use in your home when you're redecorating, you can easily make this pattern in a few hours and have it brightening up your home in no time. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117492 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 12:17:46 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Summer-Quilts/Picnic-in-the-Shade-Quilt Whenever it's a nice day outside, you can break out your Picnic in the Shade Quilt and spend a relaxing day with your family lounging on a comfortable and beautiful quilt. Pick a range of colors within your fat quarter quilt patterns to make sure the quilt block patterns really stand out. This summer garden quilts pattern has a unique way of organizing each half square triangle quilt block pattern that makes this eye-catching quilt both impressively detailed and visually appealing. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117488 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 12:02:27 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Block-Patterns/House-and-Tree-Pieced-Patchwork-Blocks Create quaint quilt scenes with these House and Tree Pieced Patchwork Blocks. Follow this clever patchwork quilt pattern by using scrap fabric to make an individual quilt block home which includes a miniature chimney, roof and tree. This is individual quilt block can be a wonderfully cute addition to other quilting project such as wall quilts to baby blankets. Make a bunch of these easy patchwork blocks and send them to far away family members or friends to give them a little piece of home. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117476 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 11:39:59 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Quilt-Designers/Quilt-Designer-Melissa-Corry I created Happy Quilting in July of 2010 after my husband got on my case for hijacking our family blog. I can't believe how quickly it has grown! I have loved the opportunity Happy Quilting has given me to expand my skills and share them with others! admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 95292 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 11:35:07 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Quilt-Designers/Quilt-Designer-Linda-Winters Im Linda of B. Bumble & Co. Im just a simple Texas girl with a passion for color, fabrics, and whimsy! My goal is to produce patterns for quilts that are more like illustrations. My designs are pretty unique and unusual. Although many are from childrens nursery rhymes and fairy tales, most would make a whimsical statement on any wall, bed, couch, or lap! admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 83696 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 11:25:26 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Patterns-for-Quilting/Interlocking-Rectangles Enhance any easy quilt design with the geometric intricacy that comes from Interlocking Rectangles. In this free motion quilting video, you'll learn how to add a series of patterns onto any of your quilting designs. The addition of even a few of these free motion quilting designs can give your quilt a new sense of depth and artistry that will make it much more noticeable. Anyone from beginners to advanced quilters can benefit from taking a few minutes to learn how to add this chic free motion pattern to their quilts. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117473 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 10:59:20 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Paper-Piecing/Pickledish-Quilt-Part-2-Piecing-the-Arches Making an elaborate quilt block pattern is easy with this detailed series of Pickledish Quilt tutorials. Part 2 of this series demonstrates how to paper piece the previously cut fabric to make colorful arches. All levels of quilters will enjoy seeing this easy project into a beautifully intricate quilt block pattern over the course of a few weeks. After you finishing paper piecing your arches together, you will be ready to start on the next step of sewing together the arches to form multicolored ovals. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117405 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 10:31:16 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Piecing/Pickledish-Quilt-Part-4-Making-the-Blocks Making an elaborate quilt block pattern is easy with this detailed series of Pickledish Quilt tutorials. Part 4 of this series demonstrates how to finish your pickledish quilt block by paper piecing your previously cut multicolored ovals into a pretty individual block design. The weeks of work you spent making this intricate paper piecing quilt will pay off when you complete this tutorial's easy-to-follow final step of sewing together your own unique pickledish quilt block pattern. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117416 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 10:29:55 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Paper-Piecing/Pickledish-Quilt-Part-3-Piecing-the-Ovals Making an elaborate quilt block pattern is easy with this detailed series of Pickledish Quilt tutorials. Part 3 of this series demonstrates how to paper piece your previously made arches into beautiful oval designs. Follow this easy and free online quilt pattern to create your own one-of-a-kind quilt block pattern. After finishing paper piecing your arches into ovals, you will be ready to proceed to the final step of stitching your ovals together to completing your pickledish quilt block. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117411 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 10:23:23 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Paper-Piecing/Pickledish-Quilt-Part-1-Cutting-Templates Making an elaborate quilt block pattern is easy with this detailed series of Pickledish Quilt tutorials. This free online quilt pattern is a fabulous example of an intricate, but easy, quilt to work on over the span of a few weeks. Part 1 of this series demonstrates how to cut out the shape templates that will later be paper pieced to make this modern quilt pattern. After following this tutorial, you will be stunned at the beauty and uniqueness of your very own pickledish quilt blocks! admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117390 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 10:11:30 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Paper-Piecing/Hexagon-Holder-Pouch If your crafts bag is overflowing with extra fabrics and needles, make a Hexagon Holder Pouch! Use leftover fabric hexagons to paper piece the front of this pouch to use as an adorable and practical organizer. This cute pouch allows room for multiple different pockets that can store any kind of scrap quilt materials for future projects. Any quilter can get creative with this easy hexagon quilt pattern by adding finishing touches with a pretty ribbon and two cute buttons to this handy hexagon quilt pattern. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117438 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 10:08:02 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Table-and-Placemats/Strawberry-Split-Table-Runner This cute Strawberry Split Table Runner makes a wonderful project to sew for your home. The pink and white fabrics of this quilted table runner pattern have a lovely seasonal flair reminiscent of springtime picnics and tea time. This free table runner pattern requires creating strawberry-inspired charm pack patterns as well as sandwiching quilting blocks to create this new spring quilt pattern. Follow this easy guide to complete this beautiful springtime home decor quilt! admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117429 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 09:22:30 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Fusible-Applique/Ladybug-Butterfly-and-Snail-Applique-Patterns Make your Secret Garden Quilt even more elaborate by sewing on these Ladybug, Butterfly, and Snail Applique Patterns. Similar to this quilt's Songbird, Tree and Sun patterns, these adorable creepy crawlers are a great example of how to make an applique quilt out of scrap quilt patterns. Use the iron-on fusible applique quilt technique to add these individual insect quilt designs upon this beautiful bed quilt design. You will love how quilting these cute patterns with the trapunto method really makes this springtime quilt pop! admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117361 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 09:16:35 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Throws-and-Lap-Quilts/Granny-Square-Quilt If you love crocheted granny squares, but are more familiar with quilting techniques, why not try making this Granny Square Quilt? Perfect for piecing together a cozy quilted sofa throw, this creative twist on a classic pattern is fantastic for practicing quilt block techniques. This design idea gives quilter's the freedom to choose any design of jelly roll quilt patterns for a traditional or modern Granny Square look. You will be amazed at how much this easy quilt block pattern will brighten up your home. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117372 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 09:10:40 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Fusible-Applique/Songbird-Trees-and-Sun-Applique-Patterns Construct your very own Secret Garden Quilt by adding on these adorable Songbird, Tree and Sun Applique Patterns. Get rid of leftover scrap quilt patterns by assembling them into chirping birds, fruitful trees, and warm suns. Once you've printed the three different templates, you'll be ready to applique these springtime quilt patterns upon this beautiful bed quilt pattern. Make scrappy quilt scenery for a applique quilt pattern that is wonderful for welcoming in picnic and gardening season. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117352 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 09:04:01 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Fusible-Applique/Secret-Garden-Font-Applique-Pattern Add this Secret Garden Font Applique Pattern for the finishing touches amongst the flowers and birds on your new spring quilt. Use your leftover scrap quilt designs to sew on the lettering upon this cheerful bed quilt design. Once you've printed the template, you'll be ready to applique quilt designs with scrap quilt fabric onto your beautiful secret garden quilt scene. Make scrappy quilt letters for a project that is perfect for a child's bedroom or give this intricate quilt as an adorable homemade gift. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117342 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 08:58:49 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Bed-Size-Quilts/Secret-Garden-Trapunto-Quilt Combine your love for classic technique and new spring quilt patterns with this Secret Garden Trapunto Quilt. Intermediate sewers will adore the three-dimensional texture of this charming free bed quilt design. Learn all about the Trapunto technique of free motion quilting by downloading a cute springtime quilt pattern, piecing layout, and an easy-to-follow fabric cutting layout. Amaze yourself at how much more dimension you can add to this applique quilt and many other future quilting projects. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117330 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 08:51:39 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Table-and-Placemats/Easy-Strip-Pieced-Placemats Use this creative scrap strip quilt technique to make fun and Easy Strip Pieced Placemats. This cute and functional kitchen craft idea is an easy quilt design that can be used in your own home or be given as a small gift. Select amongst your diverse (and ever-expanding!) collection of leftover scraps to create a lovely pattern of colors to make this scrap quilt design. To save time, make sure you have some fusible fleece handy to use as batting during the strip quilt piecing. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117268 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 08:50:07 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Borders/How-to-Add-a-Flange-to-Quilts Add a cute finishing touch to all of your quilting projects by learning How to Add a Flange to Quilts. This easy quilt tutorial demonstrates how a flange is a great way to add a little extra dimension to your quilting patterns by attaching a projecting edge of decorative fabric. A flange looks great when added to the border of quilt and can make any simple quilting project look especially elaborate and detailed! This technique is great for using up leftover fabric and can be added to a wide variety of other patchwork quilts. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117256 at www.favequilts.com Fri, 24 May 2013 08:49:00 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Quilted-Home-Dec/Scrappy-Rainbow-Bath-Towel If you're at a loss as to how to brighten up your bathroom, spend a pleasant evening creating this Scrappy Rainbow Bath Towel! Perfect for small handmade quilt gifts, this scrap strip quilt uses up leftover pieces of fabric from other patchwork quilt projects. This innovative towel craft idea is just one fun example of applique quilt designs. The article includes a free quilt tutorial on what kind of colors to use, appropriate measurements for each of the strips, and helpful tips for creating this beautifully embellished home decor. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117224 at www.favequilts.com Thu, 23 May 2013 15:35:08 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Borders/Making-a-Basic-Quilt-Border Add a simple finishing touch to any of your quilt patterns by learning about Making a Basic Quilt Border. Easy quilt patterns come in all different shapes and sizes, but with the right tutorial such as this, you'll learn how simple it is to make a border for any of them. Pick a complementary kind of fabric to make your quilt pattern stand out even more and show the quality of your work with clean, even stitches. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 113513 at www.favequilts.com Thu, 23 May 2013 15:31:40 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Binding/Customize-Your-Quilt-Binding Have you ever wondered how some quilters have been able to match their quilt binding to the patterns in their quilts? Just follow the steps in this tutorial on how to Customize Your Quilt Binding and you'll be able to add impressive new details to your quilt binding. After you've learned how to customize your quilt binding, you'll have gained a new skill that you can apply to any one of your future quilt patterns. admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 116983 at www.favequilts.com Thu, 23 May 2013 11:52:30 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Quilt-Designers/Quilt-Designer-Amy-Ellis I've always loved fabric, and the creative process, that comes with creating with it. I've called myself a quilter for the last 12 years, and have been sewing since the age of 10; you can often find me drafting a new quilt pattern, and experimenting with fabrics until it's just right! admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 95278 at www.favequilts.com Thu, 23 May 2013 08:43:41 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Table-and-Placemats/I-Spy-Quilted-Placemat Play a fun dinnertime game with your kids after you make this beautiful I Spy Quilted Placemat! Enjoy sewing additions for your kitchen by using eye-catching half square triangle quilt designs to create this expressive quilted placemat pattern. Whether it's during snack time or family dinner, this is a great kid's quilt pattern to engage your little one in a creative game of I Spy and have some fun family time. Simply choose amongst your scrap pieces of graphic fabrics and follow this creative and easy quilt pattern tutorial! admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117241 at www.favequilts.com Thu, 23 May 2013 08:32:48 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Quilting-by-Machine/Free-Motion-Quilting-on-a-Vintage-Tea-Towel Celebrate the lovely spring weather by learning how to do Free Motion Quilting on a Vintage Tea Towel. If you are just getting familiar with your darning or free motion quilting foot, this is a great tutorial on how to machine quilt vintage tea towels and pretty fabrics! All you will need is a piece of fabric with colorful, graphic floral scenery, backing fabric, and a basic sewing machine to get started on this free motion project. This classic quilting technique can be used on smaller projects or bigger quilts, but this free motion quilting tutorial is fantastic for putting a fun spin on all your vintage fabrics! admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117182 at www.favequilts.com Thu, 23 May 2013 08:31:20 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Piecing/Paper-Pieced-Hexagons-Tutorial-and-Template Clean up your craft space and left over prints by following this Paper Pieced Hexagons Tutorial and Template! Create colorful hexies by following this free printable hexagon template and easy quilting tutorial. This easy english paper piecing pattern allows for perfect angles to be trimmed and stitched together to make this simple scrap quilt design. Any level of quilter can create a wide variety of unique paper pieced designs through this fun and simple piecework quilt pattern! Sew onto large quilt projects like picnic blankets or small quilt projects like bags or tea napkins! admin@primecp.com (FaveQuilts.com Admins) Article 117167 at www.favequilts.com Wed, 22 May 2013 16:15:13 CDT http://www.favequilts.com/Quilts-For-Baby/Luscious-Layer-Cake-Baby-Quilt If you like making cute baby gifts, you'll love this Luscious Layer Cake Baby Quilt. This tutorial is perfect for those new to baby quilt design as well as experts in quilt patterns for baby. Once you have cut 25 "cake slices" from your fabric, you are ready to make layers in the quilting pattern. This part is the most creative, because the arrangement of the layers is totally up to you. 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