Quilting Tips, Tutorials & Inspiration

Quick answer: A fat quarter is a quarter yard of fabric that measures about 18 inches by 22 inches. It contains exactly the same amount of fabric as a regular quarter yard, but the shape...

Quick answer: Standard finished quilt sizes are roughly 36" x 52" for a crib quilt, 60" x 72" for a throw, 68" x 88" for a twin, 80" x 90" for a full, 90" x...

Quick answer: A baby or crib quilt needs roughly 3.5 to 4 yards of fabric total. A throw takes about 7 to 7.5 yards, and a queen-size bed quilt runs 15.5 to 17 yards once...

Quilts are such a beautiful project that takes time, energy, determination, and a lot of creativity. But in this bustling world, many quilters find themselves behind schedule when putting their valuable sewing skills into practice....

Kaffee Fassett is a renowned textile designer known for his bold and vibrant use of color. His fabric designs have become a staple in the quilting and crafting world, with many quilters and textile artists...

Written By: Anita Williams   Appliqué projects can be sew much fun! While they are fun, they can also be very tedious. You have to search your stash for lots of fabric scraps, trace each...

  About Mitzi Redd Mitzi Redd is a passionate quilter, designer, and Artisan with Janome Sewing Machines. She enjoys exploring her boundless creativity with others in person and virtually. As an educator, she has inspired many to...

Blog Post Written By: Carolina Moore Packing for a quilt retreat is a little different than packing for a “regular” vacation. Not only do you need to pack your clothes, toiletries, any medications, and your...

Written by Nancy Scott of Masterpiece Quilting   So you want to become a quilter?  Congratulations! I’m always excited when new quilters discover the joy of making quilts.  It’s a fulfilling hobby that gives creative...