I found these at Joann's. They are laser-cut thick acrylic templates for making quilt pieces, either for rotary cutting or to draw around with a pencil or marker. They already have a 1/4 inch seam allowance added and cutout holes for marking the stitching line. There are several different sets for...

Great Way to Recycle Those Unused Buttons! Ever wonder what to do with the "stuff" that is left-over when you finish an art project. Stuff like yarn, felt, colorful buttons , beads, colored pencils, paper scraps with interesting designs, fabric - those things just a bit too small to use. Well...

String quilts are real easy to make. The "strings" are long strips of fabric, not cord type string. Usually it's left over strips of fabric that are too narrow for other purposes; this is a good way to not waste those scraps. Basics for making a block: Cut a large square of a backing fabric...

Hi friends, I found a set of used quilting frames for $10 at the local flea market yesterday. Perfect timing as my DD has just about finished up her quilt top. They are unusual as they have nails sticking up on the stand parts and the boards have holes in them that slip over the nails. I have two concerns...