Using ice dyed fabrics can add a unique touch to your next quilt. Because of the way ice dyed fabrics are made, no two pieces are the same. And they can be used seamlessly in quilts, mixed with solids, neutrals, or prints.
Category Archives: Quilting
If you’ve been following along with our fabric organization series, you’ve already learned about quality storage materials and folding your fabrics, and now it’s time to talk about quilt fabric organization!
Before I started working in the quilt industry, I was a museum curator.
If the mountains of fabric in your sewing space are creating colorful avalanches, this ultimate guide to folding fabric is for you! The longer you spend making quilts, the greater the chances that you have grown a plentiful stash of fabric.
When quilters find out I work as a textile curator, one of the first questions they ask is about best practices for fabric storage. We invest so much time, effort, and (let’s face it) money into building a fabric stash, and everyone wants to know how to keep that precious investment safe!
The Campfire quilt pattern is a longtime favorite here at Suzy Quilts. Pulling inspiration from the traditional log cabin pattern, this design adds lots of negative space for a fresh, modern twist. Even though the pattern is written for those who enjoy buying yardage, Campfire is the perfect chance to make a scrappy modern quilt!
Our guest today is a self proclaimed "professional quilt coat lover," but I feel the need to correct her modesty and title her a professional quilt coat maker and designer. Brittney Frey has made many beautiful quilted coats in multiple sizes and styles and has finally sat down to share with you all of her hard-earned tips on how to sew a quilted coat.
The Gather quilt pattern, the final pattern in our 2020 four-part series, is finally available tomorrow, November 20! You can now make all of the patterns in this wonderful series that represents the seasons in a year as well as the seasons in our lives.
Are you interested in dipping your toe into apparel sewing? In this beginner-friendly tutorial, quilting collides with fashion in a fun and exciting way! By starting with upcycled clothing, you can create unique garments without the expert skills of sewing the clothing first.
Below is a complete guide and list of tips to making quilt donations. Written in a similar style to our list of longarm quilters, I've put together a comprehensive list of charities and organizations that would love your handmade quilts.
