Easy scrap quilts for beginners

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Today we are going to be making a Staggered Bricks Quilt. These quilts are a timeless classic with their simple yet striking design. Having the 'bricks' arranged in an offset pattern gives the impression of a brick wall. And the beauty of this quilt is that you can create unique designs depending on the number of fabrics you choose. We went with 7 different fabrics but you use just 2 or you could even make every block a different fabric, which is a great way to use up your scraps. Imagine…

Find lots of EASY quilt block tutorials that are perfect for beginners. These blocks might look hard to make, but they're perfect for the new quilter.

Use up your scraps with this easy to make QAYG quilt block. Check our our free video tutorial and step-by-step written instructions.

I'm always amazed at the patience of so many quilters who make those amazing quilts out of tiny bits of fabric. I don't think I will ever get to that stage but I sincerely admire those who have that ability to spend hours on their creations. Personally, I am a fan of quick quilts and I love trying to speed up the process of what I am creating hence why I love this method of creating a 4-patch quilt block. It is quick and easy to put together without having to cut up tiny blocks and piece…

Learning how to quilt is easy. Learn how to start quilting using some of the best beginner quilt patterns.

The week between Christmas and New Year's I pin basted four quilts, preparing them for machine quilting. Today I am sharing the third finish of the four. I made this quilt from rectangles I found in a box of scraps from a quilt I made a number of years ago. There were a lot more rectangles than I remembered, so I started randomly placing them on my design wall and created this top. This was pure mindless sewing, which is needed on occasion! The machine quilting was purely mindless, too. I…

Is there a way to make a quilt when you're new to sewing? Absolutely! I'm new to this whole "sewing" gig, but I've already completed two quilts. You really don't need to be a seasoned seamstress to do it! all you need is the patience and resources. I've spoken to many p

Quilting made easy for beginners. Follow our step-by-step guide to learn how to quilt, choose materials, and create your own unique quilts.

50+ Amazing FREE Beginner Quilt Patterns to Sew! Beginner Quilt Patterns - Coral + Co. Start with this list of 50+ Amazing FREE Beginner Quilt Patterns if you want to learn how to quilt or are looking for an easy basic quilt pattern to sew.