caitlin eaton

Set in Motion: An Intro to Free-Motion Quilting

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What If You Could Quilt Like That? Unlock the secrets of free-motion quilting with our free beginner-friendly tutorial. Ever seen those beautiful, swirly quilted designs and thought, “I could never do that”? Think again! Our free tutorial, Set in Motion: An Intro to Free-Motion Quilting, breaks it all down step by step—no stress, no guesswork. You’ll learn what ... Read More

Center of Attention: A Beginner’s Guide to Panel Quilting

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If you’re looking for a quick project, a quilt panel can be a friend indeed. They’re versatile (they can be used not only in quilts, but pillows, totes, runners, placemats, etc.), beautiful (I consider them art on fabric) and can inspire (with so many themed panels out there, whatever your special interest, you’ll most likely ... Read More

Classic Quilt Block Cheat Sheet: 25 Classic Block Layouts

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Master the Classics: 25 Essential Quilt Blocks at Your Fingertips Can’t tell a Churn Dash from a Snail Trail? This printable chart of 25 timeless quilt blocks is the perfect companion for any quilting journey. Dear Creative Quilter, Are you ready to start your first quilt project but can’t tell a Friendship Star from a Sawtooth Star? Or ... Read More

Patchwork Perfection: How to Make a Nine Patch Block

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The nine patch quilt block is a great one to start with if you're a beginner quilter, but it is also perfect if you're a seasoned quilter because the possibilities for this block are endless. You can simply add in a half square triangle or two here and there to create a totally different look. ... Read More

Reversible Strip Casserole Hot Pad

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Casserole Hot Pad
Make a beautiful strip quilted hot pad Do some stash-busting to create a great casserole hot pad! Dear Creative Quilter, Quilting is so much fun — planning the project, picking the colors, arranging the fabrics, getting into the groove as your sewing machine hums along. The best part, of course, is when your project’s done and you can ... Read More

Make a Quick & Easy Rag Puff Mini Quilt

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Make a Quick & Easy Rag Puff Mini Quilt with our FREE mini quilt pattern you can download right now. Snuggle up to this free mini quilt pattern for an oh-so cozy-quilt Dear Creative Quilter, Making a quilt is so much fun—choosing the colors, arranging the fabrics, listening to the steady whirr of the sewing machine as you ... Read More

Silver and Steel Reversible Strip Baby Quilt

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Strip Baby Quilt
Make a reversible strip quilt in just one day! This lovely baby quilt does double duty with fully reversible sides! Dear Quilter, Baby quilts are a joy to make. Sometimes, though, we can stitch ourselves into a corner with complicated patterns or fussy fabrics. Avoid those pitfalls and make a reversible baby quilt that’s simple, sleek, and doable ... Read More