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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

    • Advanced Piecing: Tumbling Block Quilt Tutorial
    • Quilting Short cut - Web Piecing tip taught by Lisa Donnelly
      Web-Piecing - a Quilting Shortcut
    • Spring pastel/Easter scrap patchwork quilt made by Amy Smart using the Checkered Garden quilt pattern from Film in the Fridge.
      Checkered Garden Pastels Quilt
    • Baby Lock Altair II sewing machine - Diary of a Quilter
      What's On My Sewing Table June 2025
    • A new take on Jelly Roll Quilt Patterns with Michelle Cain
      A New Take on Jelly Roll Quilt Patterns
    • Meet the Mary Catherine Fabric collection by Amy Smart for Riley Blake Designs.
      Meet my 2025 Fabric Collection: Mary Catherine
    • Finishing sewing the quilt blocks for the 2025 Riley Blake Quilt Block Challenge
      Finishing the Blocks from the 2025 RBD Challenge
    • How to Machine-Piece Hexagons using Y-seams
      Machine Piecing Hexagons - Introduction to "Y" Seams

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    Popular Quilting Posts

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      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
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      Sorting, Saving, and Using Fabric Scraps
    • Top Free Baby Quilt Tutorials from Amy Smart
      Top Baby Quilt Tutorials
    • 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
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      How to Make a Manx Quilt Block
    • Patchwork Gingham Quilt Pattern and Tutorial
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    Baby Quilt Tutorials

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      Baby Star Quilt Free Pattern
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      Lattice Baby Quilt Tutorial
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      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?
    • Batting Options for Quilts
      Quilting Tips: Choosing Batting For a Quilt
    • 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

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    Seasonal and Holiday Quilt Ideas

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      Patriotic Quilting and Sewing Projects for the 4th of July
    • Free Patchwork Flag Quilt Tutorial
      Patchwork US Flag Quilt Tutorial
    • Ideas for Summer-themed Sewing Projects
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      Modern Christmas Tree Quilt Block Pattern and Tutorial

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    Sewing For Your Home

    • Stars and Stripes Pillow and Table Runner tutorials - by Amy Smart of Diary of a Quilter.
      Stars & Stripes Pillow and Runner Tutorial
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