Perhaps the most fun part of quilt making is developing pleasing quilt designs. There are many printed or printable quilt patterns designed by seasoned quilt makers but many quilters enjoy d... Read more

“Imprisoned at Iolani Palace … We began the quilt here.” Somber words to grace something as festive as a crazy quilt but they nevertheless adorn the most famous and revered... Read more

Quilt patterns are a great way to design a quilt, especially for those of us who enjoy the process of quilting but don’t feel quite so confident of our artistic or creative abilities.... Read more

Want to make a quilt but don’t know where to start? In times past, we could simply spend some time with an older female member of the family and pick up all her tricks and secrets of q... Read more

Some people have the misperception that quilt making involves a whole team of seamstresses and a frame as big as a Cadillac. This communal way of making a quilt can be lots of fun but it... Read more

With the announcement of a happy couple’s engagement to marry comes the collecting of the bride’s trousseau. In many families, it is a tradition that one of the first items to be... Read more

When closets become so overstuffed the doors won’t close, it might be a good idea to turn some of that excess fabric into rag quilts. When the kids have outgrown the clothes that looke... Read more

Once a person has fallen in love with hand-made quilts, it’s impossible to stop looking for quilts for sale around every corner. One of the aspects of quilt collecting that makes the e... Read more

The process of quilting fabric is a time-honored craft that may be a lot more versatile than on first thought. After all, mention quilting and visions of a warm, cozy night nestled under a s... Read more

It’s not likely a quilter sets her (or his) mind to devising a new pattern and giving it a unique, new name right on the spot. It’s more likely that a quilt maker works with fabr... Read more