A 1/4 seam allowance is a 1/4 inch of fabric between where your seam begins and the raw edge of the fabric. A quarter-inch allowance is used by quilters for most projects. Having an accurate seam allo [..]

1930s reproductions are quilting materials produced today using patterns popular during the 1930s. Using 1930s reproductions can help you create a vintage or antique look while still using new, more e [..]

Patch- A 4-Patch is a basic quilt block design, made by seaming four squares of fabric together to create a larger square. A 4-Patch is a building block of many quilts and can be made using two, three [..]

Patch-A 9-Patch is a basic quilt block design, made by seaming nine squares of fabric together to create a single, larger square. The squares of fabric should be the same size as each other, but you c [..]

Advanced quilting techniques include needle turn applique work, curved piecing, feathers, complicated free-motion quilting. Advanced quilters may also be ready to design their own quilts or work free- [..]

An applique is a small decorative piece added to a quilting block or a completed quilt. For example, an applique lamb could be added to a baby's quilt or applique patches can be incorporated into [..]

When you are finished piecing the top of the quilt, adding a quilt backing creates a finished product. A quilt backing is a large piece of fabric seamed to the top of the quilt. The backing can be one [..]

Basting serves to temporarily hold the top, batting, and backing together while you sew the quilt together. Basting can be done manually with pins, temporary basting stitches, fusible materials that h [..]

Batik fabric creates beautiful, colorful quilts and blocks. Batik fabrics originated in Indonesia and features intricate designs and bright colors. Traditionally, batik prints were made by applying wa [..]

Batting is the layer of fiber between the backing and the quilt top. Batting offers warmth, softness, and texture to the quilt. The type and amount of batting helps determine the thickness, stiffness, [..]