Here is a very easy way to make a quilt in no time at all. I purchased the lace panels at the Dollar Store.
You will be able to wash the quilt in the washing machine and dry it in the dryer without mishap.
Let it snow!
Sandy M
I made this rose themed quilt using the "quilt by the square" method of quilting and rose print and coordinating colored fabric scraps.
This project explains with step by step instructions and images how to make this excellent wooden quilt pattern barn star.
There are a number of charities that accept donated quilts. The blocks and the final quilts are made by volunteers and then given to community projects and charities such as Project Linus.
The nine patch quilting technique is a traditional first pattern for most beginning quilters. is This page contains information about blooming nine patch quilt patterns.
This quilt pattern is based on a single star motif with changes to the two lower points. A persistent search will probably lead to success in finding a pattern.
Even if you don't have a quilting frame it is easy to tie your quilt. One method is to lay the layers on the floor and pin or baste them together and then tie. This is a page about tying a quilt without a frame.
Making your own Around the World quilt doesn't have to take a long time. This is a page about around the world quilt done in 8 hours.
Rather than creating a patchwork top, you can simply make a whole cloth quilt using a single piece of fabric and tying the layers. A fun alternative to a bias binding is the use of ric rac as trim.
This is a page about making a quillow. This clever combination of a pillow and quilt, that stores inside, was quite popular at craft shows several years ago.
This is a page about making a friendship star quilt block. The friendship star is a traditional quilt block composed of half square triangle blocks and squares using two different fabrics.
This is a page about making a snowball quilt block. This easy to make quilt block can be used alone or is the perfect companion to many 9 square blocks.