Fabric University
What is a Jelly Roll?
The first part of working with 2½ inch strips and Jelly Rolls is understanding how they are cut from a bolt of fabric and what makes them so versatile and one of our favorite precuts. Each strip in a Jelly Roll is 2½" wide and its length comes from the full w...
What is a Fat Quarter Bundle?
My First Quilt Class
Deep in the Heart of Texas with the Exploding Heart
Show off your Texas pride with the Texas Flag Exploding Heart Quilt Kit, a bold and beautiful take on the Exploding Heart pattern featuring a heart-shaped Texas flag in rich Moda Grunge fabrics!
Kelly's Crafts: Valentine Pillow DIY Using Appliqué Techniques
DIY Fabric Banners for Any Occasion
What is a Layer Cake?
A Layer Cake is a pre-cut bundle of 10-inch fabric squares, typically curated from a single fabric collection, offering quilters convenience, versatility, and a wide range of design possibilities.
What is a Scant 1/4″ Seam?
Master the art of precision quilting with our guide to the scant ¼-inch seam—your ticket to perfectly aligned blocks and flawless quilts!
Conquering UFOs with Margo Part 1
This blog launches our UFO series, offering tips to finish quilting projects. In this episode, Margo helps Kelly refresh her quilt with solids, pattern tweaks, and borders. Links to featured products included!
Kelly's Crafts - How to make a Hot Tools Holder
Create a quick and customizable Hot Tools Cover to protect surfaces and travel bags from heat while adding a touch of personal style—perfect for beginners and seasoned sewists alike!
Machine Quilting Stitches: Choosing the Right Patterns
Discover the best machine quilting stitches and patterns to enhance your quilt's durability and style. Learn techniques for perfecting every stitch!
Kelly’s Crafts: Home Decor for the Holidays
Quilts bring warmth, charm, and creativity to any space—Kelly’s tips and projects, from cozy throws to festive table decor, will inspire you to transform your home with handmade beauty.
Top Quilt Stores to Visit in Houston
Welcome to My Favorite Quilt Store in Houston, TX! Explore our top picks for local quilt shops and find endless inspiration for your next project.
Mindful Quilting: Stitching Calm in a Busy World
Quilting provides a peaceful escape, blending mindfulness, creativity, and connection—each stitch a moment of calm and joy.
How the Grinch Stole Christmas – Fabrics & Quilt Kits for the Holidays
Discover festive quilt kits and precut quilting fabric inspired by How the Grinch Stole Christmas! Perfect yardage for your holiday projects awaits.
Transform Your Quilting with the Grand Haven Liberty Quilt Kit
Looking for your next project? Check out the Liberty Quilt Kit from Villa Rosa Patterns, featuring Moda’s Grand Haven fabrics!
A Peek Info Funky Friends Factory
Understanding Fabric Grain and Selection for Quilting
Understanding fabric grain and making informed fabric selections are key to creating visually stunning and durable quilts that stand the test of time.
Best Notion for Sewing with Minky Fabrics
We want to make sewing with Cuddle® fun and we’ve found the best products for your customers. Our educators and sewists have used these tools and notions for hundreds of sewing projects. - Shannon Fabrics
Simple Quilting Projects for Beginners
A quick step by step guide to creating your first quilt!
Embracing the Kaffe Heart Quilt Kit
The Kaffe Heart Quilt Kit is perfect for quilters of all levels, join Birdie as she creates this stunning quilt!
Quilting on a Budget: Tips and Tricks
Quilting on a budget is possible with creativity and resourcefulness!
Quilting Lingo for Beginners
This guide breaks down key terms to help you easily navigate the world of quilting.
Choosing Quilting Fabrics: Types, Textures, and Color Coordination
Creative Ways to Utilize Fabric Scraps in Quilting
Essential Tools for Quilting: A Beginner's Guide
Quilting with Flannel: Cozy Creations and Expert Advice
Mastering Quilting Patterns: A Step-by-Step Guide for Beginners
A Guide to Hand Quilting Stitches: Techniques and Tips
Quilts as Wall Art: Creative Ways to Display Quilted Masterpieces
A Guide to Cotton Fabrics in Quilting: Best Uses and Handling Tips
Cotton is a cornerstone of quilting, offering softness, durability, vibrant colors, and versatility for quilters of all skill levels.
Essential Quilting Stitches Every Beginner Should Master
Exploring the Art of Appliqué Quilting: Adding Texture and Charm to Fabric Creations
Half Square Triangles: A Step-by-Step Tutorial
Half Square Triangles are essential quilting elements that offer versatility and endless design possibilities, making them perfect for creating stunning quilts.
Quilt Care 101: A Guide to Keeping Your Cozy Creations Pristine!
A Step-by-Step Guide to Creating Your Own Mug Rug
🧵🌟 Crafting Whimsy: The Nutty Quilt Adventure by Tula Pink! 🐿️🍂
Unveiling the Big Woods: A Stitching Journey with Tula Pink and Sarah Fielke
Unraveling the Kaffe Fassett Collective Mystery Quilt 2024: A Journey in Creativity
Entangled Round-About Kit and Sew Along
Creating the Autumn Postcard Quilt: A Step-by-Step Video Tutorial
Butterfly Fields Quilt Along with Sew Kind of Wonderful
Kona Color of the Year 2021 - Horizon
Kona Cotton Color of the Year 2023 - Crush
Why Choose Kona Cotton as your Solid Basic?
Kona Color of the Year 2022 - Cosmos
Proud Rooster by Wilmington Prints- Free Patterns and Inspiration
In Bloom by Wilmington Prints - Geat Inspiration and Project Ideas
How to Make the Seed Packets Quilt with Kaffe Fassett Floral Fabrics
Project Jelly Roll 2022 - Let the Good Times Roll
Solar Flare - Installment 4 - Borders
Riverside Knoll Sew A Long Installment #6
Solar Flare Installment 3
Riverside Knoll Sew A Long Installment #5
Solar Flare Sew Along - Installment #2
Riverside Knoll Sew A Long Installment #4
Solar Flare Installment One
Riverside Knoll Sew A Long Installment #3
Tips to making the Cosmic Poppies Quilt
Riverside Knoll Sew A Long Installment #2
Here is Installment #2 finished! Remember you will be making 4 of each block. Take your time and enjoy the process. It's a fun and quick pieced block. Don't shy away from the applique - this is the last of the applique!
Blush Garden by Wilmington Prints - Patterns and Inspiration
Blush Garden by Wilmington Prints Once again, Lisa Audit has created an awesome floral collection. “Blush Garden” has “blushing” pink/lavender/peach flowers in varied sizes on gray or white grounds. It has a beautiful panel along with great coordinates. It ...
Squeeze the Day - Wilmington Prints - Patterns and Inspriation
Easy As Pie BackBasting!
BackBasting is a great alternative for creating beautiful and really precise applique without a lot of the prep work!
Riverside Knoll Sew A Long Installment #1
Let's get started! Installment #1 is a bit time consuming. Allow yourself some extra time to get organized and ready to go. Don't be put off about the applique, we have videos and pictures to help! Happy sewing!
Check Me Out! Buffalo Check Free Quilt Pattern and Video
Welcome to Riverside Knoll!
Over the next 6 months, we are going to tackle this beautiful quilt. Check out this blog for an intro video and links to sign up for all the ways to stay connected as we sew along together!
Solar Flare Quilt Kit by Tula Pink- Unboxing and Sew Along
Grocery Store Hacks for Sewing and Quilting
Many of my favorite things for the sewing room are found in the grocery store. So I wanted to share some of them with you. Have you ever wondered how to use Freezer paper in quilting? What about washing a quilt? Here are some of the ways I use household items...
Home to Roost by Wilmington Prints - Quilt Patterns and Inspiration
10 Minute Project - Scrunchies
A fun and quick sewing project thats easily customizable. It's perfect for beginners and requires minimal materials.
Red, White & Blue Pinwheels
Easy sew or no-sew craft you can make with the kiddos in your life!
Blue Breeze by Wilmington Prints - Inspiration and Patterns
Fresh from the Grove by Wilmington Prints - Get creative with a project
Chalkboard signs were once used to announce what was Fresh from the Grove and ripe in the field. This collection is a fun throwback to that simpler time. You will love the bright colors paired nicely with the black backgrounds and chalk designs. Designed by A...
Forest Light by Wilmington Prints - Quilt Pattern and Inspiration
Love me some Gnomes'- Heart Gnomes for Valentines❣️ - Pattern and Inspiration
Gnomes in Love is a new line of fabric by Tara Reed for Riley Blake Designs, right in time for Valentine's Day, or any time you need a little joy and love in your life! It has such cute gnomes in the prints, and I found a great pattern to make with the fabric.
Pixelated Rose - A Rose of A Different Color - Like No Other Created
Parisville Deja Vu by Tula Pink
My goal is to make some of these older, hard-to-get, prints more accessible to new makers while preserving the integrity of the original collection. I have learned a lot about color and fabric design since I designed my fabric collection in 2006 and I am brin...
Sew Along - Kim Diehl Right as Rain Collection and The Riverside Knoll Sew Along
Join us for a sew along with this beautiful kit Riverside Knoll with the Collection Right as Rain from Kim Diehl. Kim is doing the sew along over six months. We will have our own resident expert Mary Jean Murphy making the quilt at the same time and posting v...
We are a Sponsor of QuiltCon 2022
QUILTCON 2022 February 16 – 20 in Phoenix, Arizona Presented by The Modern Quilt Guild, QuiltCon is the largest modern quilting show of its kind. Each year, thousands of attendees come to see hundreds of modern quilts on display, including a juried quilt show...
D.I.Y. No Sew Project - Wreath Strips
Kelly is here showing an easy no-sew project on how to make fabric wreaths! All you need is three things, and need know how to cut fabric and tie a knot! This is a super easy DIY project you can do while sitting in front of the TV or even something fun to do ...
Free Spirit, Kaffe Fasset - Our Top Picks
Hey, it's Margo here! Free Spirit is an amazing fabric company with brilliant artists who come up with the most beautiful and well-developed designs and collections. In this video I'll go over some of our most popular products from them as well as a few of my...
Crystal Prism - Unboxing
This Hoffman’s Sew Into It! Kit features the Crystal Prism kaleidoscope star. Designed by Jeanie Sumrall-Ajero using Hoffman Bali Watercolors hand-dye fabric. All the cutting work is done, leaving the fun part for you — no templates, no paper, no math, no Y s...
Pining For You - Quilt Kit Unboxing
Hey, Margo here. In this video I'll go over the 'Pining For You' Quilt Kit by Tula Pink from Free Spirit Fabrics made with pieces from the 'Daydreamer' collection. This comes out to be a king sized quilt with different color pineapple shapes throughout. Its a...
