Quilting Tutorials — Beginner Quilter

How to Choose Fabric for a Quilt

Kimberlee Tanner

Tags Beginner Quilter, Fabric, Inspiration, Quilting Basics

How to Choose Fabric for a Quilt

Starting a new quilting project is always exciting, but how do you pick out the fabric? This week we are going to talk about 3 different aspects to look at when picking out fabric for your quilting project. We will talk about scale, value, and color. With some simple tips and tricks, you’ll soon be picking out fabric combinations you love.   Fabric Scale When a designer creates fabric, they create a repeat design that covers the entire piece of fabric. These designs can vary from large to very small. The size of the design is considered the scale. When...


Kids Can Quilt! – Rag Quilt Day 4

Kimberlee Tanner

Tags Beginner Quilter, Free Patterns, QAL, Tutorial

Kids Can Quilt! – Rag Quilt Day 4

We are back for a second Kids Can Quilt! Series. This time, we are making a rag quilt. Rag quilts are a perfect beginner quilting project, as they are quilted as you go. As soon as you finish sewing the blocks together and add the edging, it’s done! No need to worry about getting a back, layering, or quilting it. You don’t even really have to bind it. The best part of a rag quilt, is after you wash it for the first time, and all your seams get fuzzy. So, read on, grab your supplies, and join us for...


Kids Can Quilt! – Rag Quilt Day 3

Kimberlee Tanner

Tags Beginner Quilter, Free Patterns, QAL, Tutorial

Kids Can Quilt! – Rag Quilt Day 3

Rag quilts are a perfect beginner quilting project, as they are quilted as you go. As soon as you finish sewing the blocks together and add the edging, it’s done! No need to worry about getting a back, layering, or quilting it. You don’t even really have to bind it. The best part of a rag quilt, is after you wash it for the first time, and all your seams get fuzzy. So, read on, grab your supplies, and join us for a fun week of quilting.   What to Expect There are 4 videos in this series. We will...


Kids Can Quilt! – Rag Quilt Day 2

Kimberlee Tanner

Tags Beginner Quilter, Free Patterns, QAL, Tutorial

Kids Can Quilt! – Rag Quilt Day 2

We are back for a second Kids Can Quilt! Series. This time, we are making a rag quilt. Rag quilts are a perfect beginner quilting project, as they are quilted as you go. As soon as you finish sewing the blocks together and add the edging, it’s done! No need to worry about getting a back, layering, or quilting it. You don’t even really have to bind it. The best part of a rag quilt, is after you wash it for the first time, and all your seams get fuzzy. So, read on, grab your supplies, and join us for...


Kids Can Quilt! – Rag Quilt Day 1

Kimberlee Tanner

Tags Beginner Quilter, Free Patterns, QAL, Tutorial

Kids Can Quilt! – Rag Quilt Day 1

We are back for a second Kids Can Quilt! Series. This time, we are making a rag quilt. Rag quilts are a perfect beginner quilting project, as they are quilted as you go. As soon as you finish sewing the blocks together and add the edging, it’s done! No need to worry about getting a back, layering, or quilting it. You don’t even really have to bind it. The best part of a rag quilt, is after you wash it for the first time, and all your seams get fuzzy. So, read on, grab your supplies, and join us for...