Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/ Free quilt tutorials and patterns by Amy Smart Thu, 29 Oct 2026 17:21:25 +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 What's On My Sewing Table - October 2026 https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/whats-on-my-sewing-table-october-2026/ https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/whats-on-my-sewing-table-october-2026/#respond Thu, 29 Oct 2026 16:57:55 +0000 https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/?p=33601 Once a month I like to give a little peek behind the curtain of what I'm working on in my sewing room. It's a chance to share projects while they're in progress - and proof that nothing gets created overnight around here. Also some self-accountability to keep me on track and a preview of what's […]

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]]> https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/whats-on-my-sewing-table-october-2026/feed/ 0 A Coastal Quilt Finish and a Visit to New England https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/liberty-charm-pack-coastal-quilt/ https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/liberty-charm-pack-coastal-quilt/#comments Fri, 16 Oct 2026 18:59:13 +0000 https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/?p=33512 I recently finished a new quilt that I've been working on since summer - well, really for more years than that as the blocks sat in my UFO (UnFinished Object) pile for about 4-ish years. This was the year I decided to FINISH this charm-friendly quilt! (You may remember the sneak peek in this What's […]

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]]> https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/liberty-charm-pack-coastal-quilt/feed/ 8 Sewing for Breast Cancer Patients: Free Patterns & Ideas https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/sew-goodness-breast-cancer-awareness-sewing-service/ https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/sew-goodness-breast-cancer-awareness-sewing-service/#comments Fri, 09 Oct 2026 00:47:21 +0000 https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/?p=12711 October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Here is a list of simple service ideas to bring comfort by sewing for breast cancer patients. Also a couple of great fundraiser and awareness campaigns from By Annie and the Fat Quarter Shop, including free projects and quilt blocks.

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]]> https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/sew-goodness-breast-cancer-awareness-sewing-service/feed/ 32 Fat Quarter Quilt + Tips To Choose Fabric https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/new-fast-churn-dash-quilt-pattern/ https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/new-fast-churn-dash-quilt-pattern/#comments Sat, 03 Oct 2026 18:58:01 +0000 https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/?p=26342 I'm a sucker for traditional quilt blocks - I love their timeless quality. At the same time I really love giving a traditional block a modern look with a fresh color palette. Throw in a no-waste construction shortcut AND make it Fat Quarter and Fat Eighth friendly, and you've got a pretty perfect pattern, in […]

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]]> https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/new-fast-churn-dash-quilt-pattern/feed/ 15 Last Minute Holiday Bunting Tutorial https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/last-minute-holiday-bunting-tutorial/ https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/last-minute-holiday-bunting-tutorial/#comments Mon, 28 Sep 2026 14:58:34 +0000 https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/?p=10283 Have you ever wanted to spice-up your holiday decor at the last minute? This fabric pennants/bunting tutorial is the perfect last-minute holiday decoration that you can whip up together super fast. And it's easy! A sewing machine is required, but technical skills are not. And because we'll use raw-edge sewing, the bunting comes together so […]

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]]> https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/last-minute-holiday-bunting-tutorial/feed/ 6 Is Your Fabric Stash Helping or Hurting your Creativity? https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/how-to-organize-destash-fabric/ https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/how-to-organize-destash-fabric/#respond Wed, 23 Sep 2026 23:41:22 +0000 https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/?p=33423 Have you ever walked into your sewing room feeling excited to create, only to become overwhelmed by the fabric, tools, and unfinished projects surrounding you? (If you just said yes, you are not alone!) Sometimes our creative spaces need more than a quick cleanup. They need a thoughtful reset. Today I'm happy to welcome Radha, […]

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]]> https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/how-to-organize-destash-fabric/feed/ 0 What's New on my Sewing Table September 2026 https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/whats-new-on-my-sewing-table-september-2026/ https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/whats-new-on-my-sewing-table-september-2026/#comments Sat, 19 Sep 2026 03:18:03 +0000 https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/?p=33403 I'll be honest, the main thing on my sewing table right now is a big mess. It's been a busy month with lots of family events and visiting, and preparation for this year's Garden of Quilts event hosted by Riley Blake every September here in Utah. I've been sneaking in some sewing here and there, […]

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]]> https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/whats-new-on-my-sewing-table-september-2026/feed/ 4 Ways to Help - Charity Sewing Ideas https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/ways-to-help-charity-sewing-ideas/ https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/ways-to-help-charity-sewing-ideas/#comments Thu, 10 Sep 2026 19:10:28 +0000 https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/?p=23914 a list of resources for finding charities in need of handmade goods and donations. Of course, opportunities to serve and help our local or global community are never restricted to certain days or places. 

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]]> https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/ways-to-help-charity-sewing-ideas/feed/ 26 3 Easy Ways to Sew with Double Lush Velvet from Riley Blake https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/riley-blake-double-lush-velvet/ https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/riley-blake-double-lush-velvet/#comments Fri, 04 Sep 2026 18:35:26 +0000 https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/?p=32256 If you love the look of a quilt but you want the feel of the coziest blanket in your house, let me introduce you to Double Lush Velvet from Riley Blake. It's a double-sided plush fabric (soft on both sides!) with a no-fray edge, so it's friendlier to sew than traditional minky (and doesn't shed […]

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