Quilting
Looking for free quilt patterns or patchwork projects? Our quilting section includes a range of quilts, cushions and accessories for you to make tonight. You'll find step-by-step instructions, free downloadable patterns and help & advice to help you master the basic techniques, from paper piecing to binding your quilts.
Make a charming cuddly pal with our free fox sewing pattern
Quick, quilted and totally huggable – make your own fox plush toy from fabric with our step by step guide
Christmas embroidery hexie decorations
Get creative this Christmas with Mollie Johanson's lovely hexie decorations.
Your complete guide to trapunto quilting
Learn trapunto quilting with our expert guide, plus make your own trapunto cushion with Kate Webber's beginner-friendly how-to.
Why the Native Lighting Slim Lamp Flex XL is a gamechanger for crafters in winter
The Native Lighting Slim Lamp Flex XL is a great choice for on-the-go crafters with a smaller budget
8 unique quilt border ideas!
Finish your quilt in style with our eight quilt border patterns.
What's new?
Enjoy some spooky sewing with our free sugar skull quilt pattern
For pixel perfect patchwork, sew Natalie Santini’s sugar skull quilt with our step by step guide.
How to sew hexagons with English Paper Piecing
Welcome to the wonderful world of hand-sewing patchwork! English Paper Piecing is the perfect type of patchwork to take on-the-go. If you don't already know how to English Paper Piece hexagons, follow the easy tutorial below and try it with our free hexagon templates...
How to knife-edge finish quilts
We’ll show you how to achieve a knife edge or 'butted' finish, as used in historical quilts and coverlets. Follow our step-by-step guide to give it a go.
How to make a Foundation Paper Piecing template from a quilt block pattern
Paper piecing is one of the best tools in our quilting arsenal for creating crisp shapes and perfect patchwork on our quilt tops.
How to make a denim patchwork quilt
Folk Fibers designs us a denim patchwork quilt so we never have to say goodbye to our fave jeans.
How To Quilt
Browse our complete collection of quilting tutorials for beginners or level up your skills and try a new technique with our free quilt tutorials from the experts. We've got all your questions answered, from "How to make a quilt sandwich?" to "What is Foundation paper piecing?"
How to sew weather-themed Foundation Paper Piecing blocks
Kerry Green's super-cute blocks each revolve around a different weather forecast, with sunny spells, heatwave and early frost to name a few!
Inspiring quilt blocks for quilters of all abilities
Discover our quilt block library, an extensive guide to the most popular quilting blocks.
Hand appliqué tutorial – all you need to know
You can use several methods to appliqué, but needle-turned appliqué is definitely our favourite technique for hand appliqué
Quilting Patterns
How to apply applique to a tote bag
Stitch your own spring tote bag with Heather Nugent's free pattern! She'll also show you 2 different ways of applying applique to a tote bag.
Giant pencil pillow pattern
Sewing school is now open! Sew these giant pencil pillows as a cuddly back-to-school gift.
How to make a puff quilt: step by step
This fluffy, free puff quilt pattern by Heidi Ferguson is light-as-air – make in marshmallow colours for the perfect snuggle quilt.
Quilting Templates
Free pentagon template: Stitch your own EPP cushions
Put a quick and cheery EPP twist on a
simple square cushion – floral prints and
fresh pentagons are the perfect pair!
Bzzzzz sew a happy beehive
Use our free beehive foundation paper piecing templates and step-by-step guide to create a buzz with a super-cute mini hoop design.
How to make a Flying Geese quilt – Flying Geese pattern, tutorial & templates
Welcome to the wonderful world of Flying Geese Quilts – they're fun to sew, super versatile and satisfying to make. Our How to make flying geese tutorial shows you how to sew them and turn them into a quilt with our free Flying Geese Quilting Pattern
