Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/ A personal blog about quilting, sewing and life as a mother. Lots of free tutorials including beginning quilting tutorials, binding tutorials, and other sewing projects like bags, quilt blocks and nursing covers. Sat, 02 May 2026 21:24:34 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/cropped-blue-pink-logo-512x512-1-32x32.png Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/ 32 32 Quilt Batting Options from Missouri Star https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/quilt-batting-options-from-missouri-star/ https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/quilt-batting-options-from-missouri-star/#comments Sat, 02 May 2026 21:20:56 +0000 https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/?p=32738 Wondering whether to choose cotton or bamboo batting for your next quilt? Here’s a look at Missouri Star Nature’s Best 100% Cotton Batting and 100% Bamboo Batting, including how they compare in softness, drape, weight, and finished feel.

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]]> https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/quilt-batting-options-from-missouri-star/feed/ 1 What's On My Sewing Table - April 2026 https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/whats-on-my-sewing-table-april-2026/ https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/whats-on-my-sewing-table-april-2026/#comments Thu, 30 Apr 2026 02:55:37 +0000 https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/?p=32652 Chaos. That's what's on my Sewing Table this month! If you're new here, each month I do a report of what projects I'm currently working on. This is where I pull back the curtain from the curated "perfection" when I share finished projects and give a look at the real creative process. It's almost the […]

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]]> https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/whats-on-my-sewing-table-april-2026/feed/ 3 Mother's Day Gift Ideas for Quilters https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/mothers-day-gift-ideas-for-quilters/ https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/mothers-day-gift-ideas-for-quilters/#comments Sat, 25 Apr 2026 19:50:30 +0000 https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/?p=29905 With Mother's Day just a few weeks away, I thought I'd share a list of some some Quilt-y themed Mother's Day gifts to make or give to one of your favorite moms. (Or, to share with your loved ones as a *hint hint*. 😉 Many of these are new this year and one of them […]

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]]> https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/mothers-day-gift-ideas-for-quilters/feed/ 1 Quilt Project Ideas for America’s 250th Anniversary https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/quilt-project-ideas-for-americas-250th-anniversary/ https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/quilt-project-ideas-for-americas-250th-anniversary/#comments Tue, 21 Apr 2026 22:11:55 +0000 https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/?p=32655 I've been making quilts inspired by American folk art, the US Flag and other Americana-inspired motifs since 2001. And I love that a red, white, and blue color palette never goes out of style. Quilting has a long tradition of commemorating special occasions or historical events with handmade keepsakes. As we approach America's 250th anniversary […]

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]]> https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/quilt-project-ideas-for-americas-250th-anniversary/feed/ 6 How to Reuse and Repurpose as a Quilter: Tips for Sustainable Sewing https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/how-to-reuse-and-repurpose-as-a-quilter/ https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/how-to-reuse-and-repurpose-as-a-quilter/#comments Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:55:51 +0000 https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/?p=25938 Quilters are some of the best "repurposers" I can think of. (I don't think that's a real word but you know what I mean. 😉 ) We're great at seeing the potential in a pile of leftover scraps or making new sentimental gifts from a cast-off item. It's who we are and we've been doing […]

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]]> https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/how-to-reuse-and-repurpose-as-a-quilter/feed/ 16 2026 Sewcialites 3: Meet My Block Design https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/sewcialites-3-free-block-pattern-amy-smart/ https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/sewcialites-3-free-block-pattern-amy-smart/#comments Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:59:50 +0000 https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/?p=32597 This week I’m the featured designer for Sewcialites 3, and my free block pattern is officially live! Come grab the link, see the blocks I’ve made so far, and take a peek at the fabrics I’m using for my quilt-along version.

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]]> https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/sewcialites-3-free-block-pattern-amy-smart/feed/ 5 How to Clean Your Sewing Machine https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/how-to-clean-your-sewing-machine/ https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/how-to-clean-your-sewing-machine/#comments Tue, 07 Apr 2026 23:13:07 +0000 https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/?p=23237 Since spring has arrived, I thought I'd share some quick tips on how to clean your sewing machine at home as well as other sewing machine maintenance tips to help keep your machine running smoothly. Following a few simple routines will improve your sewing machine performance as well as the life of your machine. I […]

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]]> https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/how-to-clean-your-sewing-machine/feed/ 25 Meet the Quiltie Website - Your Quilting Life, All in One Place https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/quiltie-app-for-quilters/ https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/quiltie-app-for-quilters/#comments Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:03:06 +0000 https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/?p=32564 In today’s guest post, Barbara and Ula introduce Quiltie, a new platform designed to help quilters discover patterns, track projects, and share their makes with a community of fellow makers.

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