One of my favorite parts of the quilting community is getting to introduce you to other creative makers whose work inspires me. Today I'm so excited to share a fun holiday project from Tamara of Remi Vail Studio! Tamara is a talented designer from Minnesota who creates beautiful quilt and bag patterns, and she has... Read More The post Turn Your Fabric Scraps into the Cutest Quilted Holiday Garland! appeared first on Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog.| Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog
If you've ever admired those classic six-pointed star quilt blocks and wondered how to piece them together, this tutorial is for you! In this lesson, we'll use 60-degree diamond quilt templates to create stunning star blocks with precise Y-seam construction. You'll learn how to cut and machine-piece six 60-degree diamonds to form the star points,... Read More The post Y-Seams: 60 Degree Diamond Stars Tutorial appeared first on Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog.| Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Here is a list of simple service ideas to bring comfort by sewing for breast cancer patients. Also a couple of great fundraiser and awareness campaigns from By Annie and the Fat Quarter Shop, including free projects and quilt blocks. The post Breast Cancer Awareness + Ways to Help appeared first on Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog.| Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog
I recently updated one of my patterns, A Stitch in Time, to make it Fat Quarter Friendly! This traditional nine-patch-on-point pattern is a classic for a reason. And the reboot timing was perfect for making a quilt with my new, vintage-inspired fabric collection, Mary Catherine. I love how this one turned out using the retro... Read More The post Fat Quarter Pattern: A Stitch in Time appeared first on Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog.| Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog
Learn how to make perfect Half Rectangle Triangles (HRTs) with Ashlee Doyle of Crinkly Quilts! Follow her step-by-step tutorial and get the free Squishy Stars quilt pattern, a modern design combining HRTs and HSTs to create bold, playful stars| Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog
It's been a few month since I've done What's New On My Sewing Table update. What with releasing a new quilt pattern, a new fabric collection, and teaching at a Quilting Event, there's been A LOT going on behind the scenes. I feel like I'm finally coming up for air. And with those deadlines behind... Read More The post What's New On My Sewing Table - October 2025 appeared first on Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog.| Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog
Amy Smart's 2025 Fabric Collection, Mary Catherine is a vintage-inspired collection filled with pastels, low volume prints, paired with deeper hues of muted blue, red, and green.| Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog
I'm so excited to welcome today's guest contributor, Lindlee Smith of Plains and Pine! I have been folowing Lindlee's work for years. She is a talented quilt pattern designer with a love for modern star quilts, and she recently added "published author" to her list of accomplishments with her beautiful new book Lone Star Legacy... Read More The post Mastering Y Seams: Step-by-Step Tutorial for the Classic Lemoyne Star Quilt Block appeared first on Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog.| Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog
Amy Smart finds inspiring quilts, connection and community at the 2025 Garden of Quilts event held at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah.| Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog
10 tips for quilting on your home sewing machine, including: basting, thread weight, using a walking foot, quilting gloves, and stitch length.| Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog
Wrap the World With Quilts—how to donate quilts or funds, volunteer, and ship with a flat-rate label. Learn how to help support this cause.| Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog
Meet the Mary Catherine fabric collection designed by Amy Smart for Riley Blake Designs featuring vintage-inspired prints in soft colors.| Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog
I'm excited to introduce my latest new quilt pattern, Briarcreek Blooms! This rose wreath design is a little bit outside the box for me. I wanted to design a sweet, feminine pattern to go with my Mary Catherine fabric collection that will be arriving in stores in September. This collection is a bit of a...Read More| Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog
Top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter, features everythig you need to know about Choosing Quilt Batting and Backing: Polyester, Cotton, Bamboo. Click here now!!| Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog
I've been on a quilt-with-precuts kick lately and today I've got another free precuts-friendly quilt pattern to share with you! This pattern features a traditional quilt block called the Susannah block, only blown-up to a large 16" x 16" scale block. This makes this block perfect for using 10" x 10" precuts - aka Layer...Read More| Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog
A personal quilt blog about quilting, and sewing. Lots of free tutorials including beginning quilting, binding a quilt, and other sewing projects like bags, pillows, and quilt blocks.| Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog
Scrap Happy Quilt by Amy Smart featured in Issue 85 of Love Patchwork and Quilitng Magazine - perfect for using all of your favorite rainbow scraps.| Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog
Top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter, shares their Fun and Fast Modern Christmas Tree Quilt Block Tutorial. Click here now for all the info!!| Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog
Scrap buster log cabin quilt block tutorial. A great way to use up favorite quilt scraps in this modern improv log cabin quilt variation. Beginner friendly.| Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog
How to choose the Best Sewing Machine for Quilting at any budget or skill level from beginner to pro. Tips from Diary of a Quilter. Click here now to read!| Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog
Over 30 ideas and tutorials perfect for last-minute handmade gifts to make or sew for mom, friends, neighbors, teachers, and kids.| Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog
This modern pine-tree quilt is a fun and fast finish. Tutorial for a simple improv tree block - make two at once for a fast finish. Great for fabric busting| Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog
Sewing Charities are ideal places to donate fabric. If you're cleaning out your stash, click here for lots of ideas for fabric donations| Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog
