Quilting Tips & Guides
Practical advice from people who actually quilt.
Rail Fence Quilt Pattern: The Fast Beginner Quilt That Still Looks Designed
Rail fence quilt patterns are one of the best beginner quilt projects because they use simple strips, fast blocks, and flexible layouts. Learn how to plan block size, color placement, yardage, borders, backing, batting, and binding before cutting.
July 21, 2026 · 7 min read
Checkerboard Quilt Pattern: The Beginner-Friendly Grid Quilt That Looks Fresh Again
Checkerboard quilt patterns are simple, graphic, beginner-friendly, and perfect for scraps, charm squares, two-color quilts, and modern color palettes. Learn how to size, plan, and sew one without losing your seams.
July 14, 2026 · 7 min read
Sawtooth Star Quilt Patterns: The Beginner-Friendly Star Block That Looks Harder Than It Is
Sawtooth star quilt patterns are classic, beginner-friendly, and easy to customize once the block math makes sense. Learn sizes, layouts, fabric tips, and how to plan yardage before cutting.
July 7, 2026 · 7 min read
Layer Cake Quilt Patterns: The Beginner Shortcut for 10-Inch Squares That Actually Works
Layer cake quilt patterns are perfect for beginners, fast gifts, and fabric collections you do not want to cut into tiny pieces. Learn how big one layer cake can be, which layouts work best, and what extra fabric to plan for.
June 30, 2026 · 7 min read
Charm Pack Quilt Patterns: The Fast Beginner Quilt You Can Actually Finish
Charm pack quilt patterns are perfect for beginners, fast gifts, baby quilts, and stash-friendly projects. Learn how many 5-inch squares you need, which layouts work best, and what extra fabric to plan for.
June 23, 2026 · 7 min read
Quilt Sizes Chart: How to Pick the Right Size from Baby Quilt to King
Use this beginner-friendly quilt sizes chart to choose a finished quilt size, plan bed overhang, and calculate backing, batting, borders, and binding without guessing.
June 16, 2026 · 7 min read
Half Square Triangle Quilt Patterns: The Beginner Guide to HST Math, Layouts, and Cleaner Points
Half square triangle quilt patterns are beginner-friendly, versatile, and easy to customize once the math makes sense. Learn HST sizing, layout ideas, trimming tips, and how to plan fabric before cutting.
June 9, 2026 · 7 min read
Fat Quarter Quilt Patterns: The Beginner-Friendly Way to Use Precuts Without Guessing
Fat quarter quilt patterns are perfect for beginners, stash-busting, and fast gifts. Learn how many fat quarters you need, which patterns work best, and what extra yardage to plan for.
May 26, 2026 · 7 min read
Big Block Quilt Patterns: The Faster, Beginner-Friendly Way to Make a Modern Quilt
Big block quilt patterns are trending because they sew up quickly, show off favorite fabrics, and make quilt math easier. Learn how to choose block size, plan layout, and calculate finishing materials.
May 19, 2026 · 7 min read
3-Yard Quilt Patterns: The Beginner-Friendly Trend That Makes Quilt Planning Easier
3-yard quilt patterns are trending because they are fast, affordable, and beginner-friendly. Learn what three yards really covers, how to choose fabrics, and what extra yardage you still need.
May 12, 2026 · 7 min read
Scrap Quilt Patterns That Actually Look Planned: How to Turn Leftover Fabric Into a Beautiful Quilt
Looking for scrap quilt patterns that feel intentional instead of chaotic? Learn how to sort scraps, choose a layout, control color, and plan yardage before you cut.
May 5, 2026 · 7 min read
The Best Quilt Calculator Guide for Beginners: Backing, Binding, Borders, and More
Looking for a quilt calculator that actually helps? Here's how to calculate backing, binding, batting, borders, and sashing, plus when to stop doing quilt math by hand.
April 21, 2026 · 8 min read
How Much Backing Do I Need for a Quilt? The Beginner-Friendly Quilt Backing Calculator Guide
Confused about quilt backing yardage? Learn how to calculate backing for any quilt size, when you need to piece it, how wide-back fabric changes the math, and the common mistakes beginners make.
April 7, 2026 · 7 min read
How to Make a T-Shirt Quilt: The Complete Beginner's Guide (Save Those Old Shirts)
A step-by-step guide to making a t-shirt quilt — how to stabilize jersey fabric, cut blocks, calculate yardage, and turn a pile of old shirts into a quilt you'll actually use.
April 1, 2026 · 8 min read
Thread Selection for Quilting: The Complete Guide (2026)
Confused by thread weight, fiber content, and tension? This guide covers everything from thread weight to when to use cotton vs polyester — plus how much thread you actually need.
March 24, 2026 · 7 min read
What Can You Make with a Jelly Roll? 5 Easy Quilt Patterns
Five beginner-friendly quilt patterns you can make with a single jelly roll — from simple strip quilts to stunning bargellos, with yardage tips for each.
March 17, 2026 · 9 min read
How to Make a Temperature Quilt: Your Year in Fabric (2026 Edition)
A complete guide to temperature quilts — how to plan, choose fabrics, and track a year of weather in fabric. Plus free patterns and StitchLogic tips.
March 17, 2026 · 8 min read
How to Choose Quilt Batting: Cotton vs Polyester vs Wool (And When Each One Wins)
A practical guide to choosing quilt batting — cotton, polyester, wool, bamboo, and blends compared by loft, drape, warmth, and quilting distance. Plus how to calculate batting size for any project.
March 10, 2026 · 7 min read
How to Organize Your Fabric Stash (And Actually Keep It That Way)
Practical systems for organizing your quilting fabric stash — by color, designer, project type — plus how digital tools like StitchLogic make it stick.
March 10, 2026 · 7 min read
The Best Quilting Apps for iPhone in 2026: An Honest Breakdown
A practical look at the top quilting apps for iPhone in 2026 — Quiltography, Quilt Geek, PreQuilt, Missouri Star, and StitchLogic. What each one actually does, what it costs, and who it's best for.
March 4, 2026 · 9 min read
How to Make a Puff Quilt: The Beginner's Guide to 2026's Hottest Quilt Trend
Puff quilts are trending in 2026 — learn how to make one from start to finish, calculate fabric yardage, and join the dimensional quilting movement.
March 3, 2026 · 8 min read
What is Sashing in Quilting? A Complete Guide
Learn what sashing is, why quilters use it, the different types (plain, pieced, with cornerstones), and how to calculate yardage for sashing strips.
February 25, 2026 · 6 min read
5 Modern Quilting Trends from QuiltCon 2026 (And How to Design Them)
QuiltCon 2026 just wrapped in Raleigh. Here are the biggest modern quilting trends we're seeing — ombre quilts, improv piecing, statement bindings, and more — plus how to design them in StitchLogic.
February 25, 2026 · 8 min read
How to Bind a Quilt: The Complete Beginner's Guide
Learn how to bind a quilt from calculating yardage to finishing techniques — double fold vs single fold, machine binding vs hand binding, and mitered corners explained.
February 24, 2026 · 7 min read
How to Calculate Quilt Yardage (The Easy Way)
Stop second-guessing at the fabric store. Here's the exact formula quilters use to calculate yardage for any project — blocks, binding, and backing included.
February 19, 2026 · 7 min read