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. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 15:58:31 +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 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/#respond 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/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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]]> https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/quiltie-app-for-quilters/feed/ 5 Antique Ocean Waves Quilt + History and Design https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/antique-ocean-waves-quilt-history-and-design/ https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/antique-ocean-waves-quilt-history-and-design/#comments Sat, 28 Mar 2026 17:52:31 +0000 https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/?p=32533 A closer look at a beautiful antique Ocean Waves quilt, including the history of this traditional pattern, its distinctive triangle piecing, and clues that suggest a late nineteenth-century date.

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]]> https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/antique-ocean-waves-quilt-history-and-design/feed/ 2 Half-Square Triangle Crib Quilt Pattern for 5" Precuts https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/half-square-triangle-crib-quilt-pattern-for-5-precuts/ https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/half-square-triangle-crib-quilt-pattern-for-5-precuts/#comments Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:24:41 +0000 https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/?p=32480 Half-square triangles (HSTs) are one of my favorite go-to quilt blocks for so many reasons. They're simple to make, and I love how one basic block can create so many different design possibilities. With the exact same set of blocks, you can completely change the look of a quilt just by rotating the direction of […]

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]]> https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/half-square-triangle-crib-quilt-pattern-for-5-precuts/feed/ 15 What's On My Sewing Table - March 2026 https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/whats-on-my-sewing-table-march-2026/ https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/whats-on-my-sewing-table-march-2026/#comments Sat, 14 Mar 2026 22:48:45 +0000 https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/?p=32462 It's time for my monthly accountability post where I share the latest projects on my sewing table. This month I'm focusing on catching up on my Riley Blake and Fat Quarter Shop quilt-alongs, making progress on a few personal projects, and working through a whole lot of quilt binding. I continue to feel really motivated […]

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]]> https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/whats-on-my-sewing-table-march-2026/feed/ 8 Quilts + Fabric In Amsterdam https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/quilt-shops-amsterdam/ https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/quilt-shops-amsterdam/#comments Thu, 05 Mar 2026 03:27:18 +0000 https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/?p=32381 If you've been following along here for a while, you know that when I travel I always seek out local sewing, fiber, and quilting traditions. (For previous examples, see my recaps of visits over the years to Paris, Mexico City, and the Isle of Man.) Amsterdam has been on my bucket list forever and last […]

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]]> https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/quilt-shops-amsterdam/feed/ 48 Tips for Machine Quilting With a Walking Foot https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/tips-for-machine-quilting-with-a-walking-foot/ https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/tips-for-machine-quilting-with-a-walking-foot/#comments Fri, 27 Feb 2026 05:20:08 +0000 https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/?p=26813 In this post, I'm sharing my best tips for straight-line quilting on a home sewing machine. Straight-line quilting is one of the easiest and fastest ways to finish a quilt yourself, with no special skills required. That said, using the right walking foot (or a built-in dual-feed foot) can make a huge difference in how […]

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]]> https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/whats-on-my-sewing-table-february-2026/feed/ 6 Harriet Powers: Story Quilts, Stitched History, and a New USPS Stamp Tribute https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/harriet-powers-story-quilts-stitched-history-and-a-new-usps-stamp-tribute/ https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/harriet-powers-story-quilts-stitched-history-and-a-new-usps-stamp-tribute/#comments Fri, 20 Feb 2026 03:38:20 +0000 https://www.diaryofaquilter.com/?p=32305 I've been vaguely familiar with quilter Harriet Powers for a few years, but as soon as I saw the upcoming USPS stamp collection in her honor (because stamps with quilts on them!), I knew I wanted to do a good deep dive into her history. And it's SO inspiring. I'm excited to share with all […]

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