Basic quilting

Quilting for Beginners teaches newbies how to quilt from the basics, start to finish. This 5 part series walks you through each step of quilt making.

Quilting made easy for beginners. Follow our step-by-step guide to learn how to quilt, choose materials, and create your own unique quilts.

There lots of new techniques and terminology to learn, but the laundry list of supplies needed for quilting is a bit long and sometimes confusing.

P.S. It's only four things! How to finish your first quilt.

How to baste and quilt the layers (quilt top, batting and backing fabric) together. Step by step instructions and tools for beginners.

Sew your own simple, modern, baby quilt as seen on Alex Collins's knitting and sewing podcast by following this step by step quilt making how to.

Often I get asked “What is modern quilting?” What does it mean to call myself a modern quilt pattern designer? Modern quilting still uses the basics of traditional quilting but I think a modern quilt pattern plays by its own rules. Today I am looking into both Traditional and Modern Quilting to find the differences. You know a modern quilt when you see one! The Modern Quilt Guild defines modern quilting in this way: Modern quilts are primarily functional and inspired by modern design. Modern…

A nine patch is one of the most basic quilting blocks. At it's most basic, it is nine different squares of fabric sewn together to form a larger square. Patterns can be created with the 9 patch. Or you can keep it totally random, like I've done. These are really easy to make and perfect for beginners. Nine patch quilt blocks can also be a compilation of smaller quilting units like the 4 patch or half square triangles. Learn the basic technique and then try adding in different smaller…

Enjoy this quilting guide of 14 easy patterns. All of these basic quilt patterns for beginners can be downloaded to use with your project.