Sit n' Sew Blog

This time of year, everyone's focus is on the gorgeous fall colors. The leaves don't last long, though, so this quilt is designed to help you bring the harvest hues inside: introducing the Autumn Triangles quilt kit. The quilt uses two different background fabrics and 10 FQs for a wonderfully scrappy look. I had so much fun picking out the gold, orange, red and brown prints. For the block backgrounds, we chose two QT Shades solids - Sand and Natural - to create a subtle secondary desig …

It's time for another baby quilt! Last month, I shared an easy design to stitch up an adorable small quilt. Today I'm sharing another option, this time using the Sweet Baby Boy FQ bundle. Sweet Baby Boy FQ Bundle Quick baby quilt patterns are a great resource - they help you sew and gift a quilt when a baby is born. They're great for toddlers too - the smaller size means that little ones can lay on the quilt or carry it around. All you need is a bundle of fat quarters to get star …

I've had several questions lately about quilt binding, so it seemed like the right time to share a binding tutorial. Binding is the last step of making a quilt - the finishing touch! Keep reading for step by step instructions on how to bind your quilt or watch the YouTube video tutorial. Start by cutting strips. Measure the length and width of the quilt, add them together, and multiple by 2. This is the perimeter of the quilt. Add 12". This is the minimum length of binding you will …