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Category: Free Projects

  • Tutorial: Charm Square Quilt

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    Here’s a fantastic way to use up charm squares, Charm Square Quilt. You start with a basic nine patch of charms, then cut them down the middle and re-arrange with gorgeous results. The finished piece looks more complicated than it really is, just don’t tell any of your non-quilting friends and they’ll never know the…

  • Foundation Favorites

    From Quiltmaker, 24 free foundation pieced patterns. Each pattern given creates an 8-inch block, but you can re-size as needed. Excellent instructions, full-sized patterns, and samples if you decide to repeat one block. My favourite block is Hosannah, as it looks like tulips, which are one of my favourite flowers. What’s yours?

  • Needlecase Tutorial

    Here’s a very cute Needlecase Tutorial. I could sure use one myself and it would make a nice gift.

  • Sloppy Stars

    Here’s a beautiful looking quilt, with very detailed instructions, Sloppy Stars. I love how the stars jump out at you. A great colour combination. This would look fabulous with a black background and bright multi-coloured stars, or even as a scrappy quilt. Oh the combinations!!

  • Kitty Quillow Pattern

    Here’s a cute Kitty Quillow project from McCall’s Quick Quilts.

  • Paper Pieced Kitties with 3-D Tails

    Imagine the creativity and fun that can be had with this free pattern, Kitties with 3-D Tails. I have lots of ribbons and cording that would make great Kitty Tails.

  • Crazy Anne Lap Quilt

    Here’s a fun lap quilt project from McCall’s Quick Quilts, Crazy Anne. I think if I stared at this long enough, I just might get dizzy. Would look stunning with a black background and bright coloured fabrics. It’s paper-pieced which I love for accuracy.

  • Nifty Needle Case

    Here’s a cute little project with ric-rac, a yo yo and a button! Nifty Needle Case

  • Crumb Chaos

    I adore making scrappy quilts and finding ways to use the leftover fabric pieces into other projects. That’s why this technique, Crumb Chaos, is so appealing. I’ve been saving up strips and pieces for a couple months now that I’ll use just for this. Some finished pieces can be viewed here, here, and here. Photo…

  • Mimi Kicks Stash Quilt-A-Long

    Quick piece 12 blocks and then have fun with the many possible layouts. Join the Mimi Kicks Stash Quilt-A-Long. If your stash is anything like mine, you’ll have no trouble coming up with the 72 – 2.5″ squares of whimiscal pieces. Enjoy!