Traditional quilts

Often I get asked “What is modern quilting?” What does it mean to call myself a modern quilt pattern designer? Modern quilting still uses the basics of traditional quilting but I think a modern quilt pattern plays by its own rules. Today I am looking into both Traditional and Modern Quilting to find the differences. You know a modern quilt when you see one! The Modern Quilt Guild defines modern quilting in this way: Modern quilts are primarily functional and inspired by modern design. Modern…

Discover the most common traditional quilt blocks, how to make them and how to make them look modern. Learn how to make 12 different traditional blocks every quilter needs to know!

Discover timeless beauty with our Vintage Quilt Patterns roundup. Classic designs meet modern flair, perfect for creating heirloom-quality quilts.

This traditional controlled-scrappy quilt design absolutely sparkles! The Splendor in the Scraps quilt pattern was first featured in America Loves Scrap Quilts Winter 2014/15, a special newsstand-only publication of McCall's Quilting, which is a must-have issue for scrap quilt lovers. Order your copy now to get all 18 inspiring scrap quilt patterns.

I’m back to talk about what’s on my sewing table (and in my ears) this month- I love writing these little posts as they do help me stay accountable :-) What I’ve finished since my last update! I thought I had finished a lot this month but maybe not as much as I originally thought :-) First up,

Hi Everyone! Today I'm going to show you how to piece together the traditional quilt block called Flight of Fancy. I really had fun putting this block together and I hope you do too. Let's get started!

Product Overview SKU: 51153Q-FQ-MULTI Inspired by traditional Americana patchworks, this versatile printed quilt features a folkloric medallion with diamond patterning radiating from its center. Printed with petite vining flowers in a rainbow of soft hues grounded in white, each diamond is traced with quilt stitching, adding to its tactile beauty. Lightweight quilt showcases a folkloric motif comprised of tiny florals 100% cotton Fill: 100% cotton 275 GSM Quilted by hand Pre-washed for…

19th-century American Amish women made their quilts simple and “plain,” typically from the same wool and cotton fabrics they used to make shirts, dresses, pants, and coats for their own families. The bold colors and abstract,

There's something about the classic and natural style of Amish quilts. In this collection of Amish Quilt Patterns, we are featuring some of the most beautiful Amish-style quilt blocks, applique patterns, and full quilts, along with mug rugs and a few other designs. The in-touch-with-nature appearance of these quilt patterns is something to be admired. Sometimes the patterns are strict to the Amish style and other times there's a fun combination of the classic methods plus some modern flair…

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