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    Step by Step: How to make a quilt from Start to Finish. Beginner Friendly.
    Free quilt tutorials from Amy Smart Diary of a Quilter.
    Gallery of Quilts made by Amy Smart Diary of a Quilter
    Quilt Pattern Shop for Amy Smart Diary of a Quilter - lots of skill levels to choose from.

    What's New

    • Cover of Gathered: Quilt Recipes 2 by Jen Kingwell styled with a scrappy patchwork quilt and vintage baking props
      Meet Jen Kingwell's New Book: Gathered
    • Antique Lone Star Quilt
    • Sew a reversible fabric gameboard-checkerboard on one side, tic-tac-toe on the other. Free pattern + step-by-step tutorial by Modern Charm Stitchery. Kid-friendly, washable, gift-ready.
      How To Make A Quilted Reversible Gameboard
    • What's New on my Sewing Table November '25
    • Baby Sugarhouse Star HST quilt pattern by Amy Smart
      Sugarhouse Star Baby Quilt Pattern
    • Sew Drawstring Bags: 14 Patterns From Zakka Workshop
    • Turn your fabric scraps or vintage quilt pieces into this cozy Quilted Holiday Tree Garland! 🎄 Follow Tamara of Remi Vail Studio's easy, step-by-step sewing tutorial (with free template!) to make a festive handmade decoration for your mantel or tree. Perfect for beginners and scrap lovers alike.
      Turn Your Fabric Scraps into the Cutest Quilted Holiday Garland!
    • Six-pointed star quilt block made from 60-degree diamond pieces in light and dark fabrics
      Y-Seams: 60 Degree Diamond Stars Tutorial

    more posts →

    Popular Quilting Posts

    • A Quilt Binding Tutorial- How to Finish a Quilt
      How to Finish a Quilt
    • Tips for Choosing Fabric for a Quilt
      Choosing Fabric for a Quilt
    • 7 Tips and Tools for Piecing Accurate Quilt Blocks
      7 Tips and Tools for Accurate Quilt Block Piecing
    • How to Make a Patchwork Baby Quilt with Precuts, a tutorial featured by top US quilting blogger, Diary of a Quilter
      How to Make a Patchwork Baby Quilt with Precuts
    • Free Quilt Tutorials using 5" Squares- Charm Packs
      30 Favorite Charm Square Quilts & Projects
    • Tip: Before Machine Quilting sew a quick seam (a victory lap) to secure a pieced quilt's edges to keep them from splitting or stretching
      Quick Machine Quilting Tip: Secure Your Quilt's Pieced Edges First
    • Tips for Sorting, Storing, and actually Using your Fabric Quilting Scraps
      Sorting, Saving, and Using Fabric Scraps
    • Life Lessons when Quilts and Life Don't Go According to Plan
      Life Lessons: When Quilts (and Life) Don't Go According To Plan

    Top Free Quilt Tutorials

    • Free Quilt Pattern from Amy Smart - Diary of a Quilter
      Sentimental Stars - A Free Quilt Pattern For You
    • Beginner Friendly Patchwork Quilt Pattern
      Fast Four Patch Quilt Tutorial
    • Gratitude Quilt - Plus Quilt Tutorial
    • Gold, pink, and orange Log Cabin quilt. Tutorial by Amy Smart Diary of a Quilter
      The Improv Log Cabin Quilt
    • Make a Fast and Beginner-friendly quilt with Fat Quarters
      Fast & Easy Fat Quarter Quilt
    • Tutorial: How to make a scrappy Tumbler Patchwork Quilt
      Tumbler Patchwork Quilt Tutorial
    • Fast Flying Geese + Sawtooth Star Quilt Block Tutorial featured by top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter
      Fast Flying Geese + Sawtooth Star Quilt Block Tutorial
    • How to Make a Manx Quilt Block featured by top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter
      How to Make a Manx Quilt Block

    more quilt tutorials →

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    Baby Quilt Tutorials

    • Fast and Free Baby Quilt pattern - make with precuts, beginner friendly.
      Baby Star Quilt Free Pattern
    • Lattice Baby Quilt Tutorial featured by top US quilt blog, Diary of a Quilter
      Lattice Baby Quilt Tutorial
    • Irish Chain Nine-Patch Quilt Tutorial
    • fast and easy baby bricks quilt tutorial
      Bricks Baby Quilt Tutorial
    • How to Make a Patchwork Baby Quilt with Precuts, a tutorial featured by top US quilting blogger, Diary of a Quilter
      How to Make a Patchwork Baby Quilt with Precuts
    • Patchwork On Point Quilt Tutorial featured by top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter
      Patchwork On Point Quilt Tutorial
    • Simple Checkerboard Pink Patchwork Quilt
    • Broken Dishes simple baby quilt tutorial
      Broken Dishes Baby Quilt Tutorial

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    Sewing and Quilting Tips

    • What is a Scant ¼" seam allowance
      My #1 Quilting tip: what is a Scant ¼ inch?
    • What is a Fat Quarter?
    • Half Square Triangle Quilt instructions and pattern featured by top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter
      Half Square Triangle Quilt Short Cuts and Easy Square Up
    • Tips for choosing the perfect sewing machine for any buget
      How to Choose a Sewing Machine for Quilting

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    Seasonal and Holiday Quilt Ideas

    • Modern Christmas Tree Quilt Block Pattern and Tutorial featured by top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter
      Modern Christmas Tree Quilt Block Pattern and Tutorial
    • 36 Fresh Modern Christmas Quilt Ideas and Patterns.
      My Favorite Christmas Quilts
    • How to make a Stocking - tutorial
      Easy Christmas Stocking Pattern & Sewing Tutorial
    • Easy Quilted Stocking Tutorial by Amy Smart
      Easy Quilted Christmas Stocking Tutorial

    more posts →

    Sewing For Your Home

    • 20+ Handmade Holiday Christmas Ornament Tutorials
      Handmade Christmas Ornament Ideas
    • Easy Trick: Make a Back for Any Pillow Size
    • Free Printable Quilt Size Guide
    • Make Handmade Ornaments using the decorative stitches on your sewing machine
      Christmas Ornaments with Decorative Machine Stitching

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