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Hello Sewing Friends,

Summer is upon us and nature and wildlife is in full swing. Summer gardens are starting to flourish and wild flowers are blooming all around. Sharon Holland encapsulates the beauty and life Summer brings, with her new collection Midsummer! 

Midsummer is a celebration of the season of summer, which is considered the longest day of the year. I don’t know about you but I am loving the early sunrises and late sunsets we have been having. Summer days seem to last forever, sometimes feeling like two days in one. As long as they are, summer in ...

Turn simple hourglass quilt blocks into a stunning quilt top—perfect for layer cakes and pre-cut fabric lovers!

If you’ve already fallen in love with making hourglass blocks (and let’s be honest—they’re super satisfying to sew!), this tutorial will walk you through how to turn those blocks into a complete quilt top.

It’s quick, it’s beginner-friendly, and it’s a great way to finally use that layer cake you’ve been saving for the perfect project.

We’ll start with 10″ squares—either from a pre-cut bundle like a layer cake or charm pack ...

This little modern mini quilt is so simple to sew! Use your own half square triangles from a previous project or sitting in your stash.

No half square triangles lying about? That’s fine too- they are quick to sew up.

There are a couple of videos that will help you along as well. How to square up your half square triangles and how to bind the quilt using the backing fabric.

Materials Needed:

11 — 2″ X 2″ half square triangles (use them from your stash)

OR

6 — 2 1/2″ X 2 1/2″ background

6 — 2 1/2 ...

The warmer weather if finally showing up. To help us get to summer a little bit quicker how about a mini quilt tutorial all about summer sparklers?!

You know the sparklers that shine bright in the night sky…run around with them, twirl them, watch with mesmerizing eyes the patterns and shapes. We love sparklers.

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This mini quilt will be sewn a little bit differently –instead of blocks, we will be going for rows. This would be fun to sew in a dark background ...

Hello Sewing Friends, 

It’s only 168 days until Christmas and for us quilters and sewists out there it means it is time to start sewing for this magical time of year! Katarina Roccella has out done herself with her new holiday inspired collection Adventale. This heart warming collection is filled with so much love, joy and faith! This time of year celebrates family and togetherness and every single print in this collection embodies just that! 

If it could be the Christmas season all year round I would welcome it in a heart beat. Christmas carols, cheerful decorations and the ...

Sew a quilt using the disappearing pinwheel quilt block. Fruit Slices is the quilt name. Super quick and easy! Lap size.

Learn how to sew a playful and modern quilt using the disappearing block technique—with a twist of fruit-inspired fun!

This tutorial shows you how to start with basic squares and transform them into something totally new just by cutting and rearranging the pieces.

Disappearing quilt blocks are a clever method where you begin with a simple layout—like four-patch or nine-patch blocks—then slice them up and rotate or swap the sections to create a fresh, more complex ...

Learn how to do the disappearing quilt block – the nine patch in this super cute mini quilt. There are additional things to try out if you’d like as well – including the scallop border and embroidered flowers in the setting blocks.

You can even give hand quilting a try if you want as well – with colored thread to highlight the blocks and scallop. It’s up to you!

I love patterns that are really personalizable. You can pick and choose what to add or not to the mini quilt.

Let’s talk about the fabric that I used for this ...

This patriotic quilt measures 72″ x 72″ and is made up of 12″ finished blocks. It features a fun mix of pieced stars, American flags, and festive red bows—all in a red, white, and blue color scheme.

The blocks are arranged in a 6×6 layout, giving it a bold and balanced design that’s perfect for summer stitching, holidays, or showing off your love for quilting and country.

I designed this quilt a few weeks ago and it has seriously been bugging me since! I’ve wanted to sew it together, but didn’t really have the fabric ...

Learn how to start a quilt block and turn it into a stunning quilt top—perfect for beginners and a great way to use your fabric stash!

In this tutorial, you’ll sew a simple block that comes together quickly with strips and squares.

But here’s where it gets even better: once you sew 16 of these blocks and add the sashing, a surprise secondary design appears—stars!

This free quilt pattern finishes around 60″ square, making it the perfect size for a throw, baby quilt, or wall display.

So grab your rotary cutter and fabric strips, and let ...

Learn how to sew your pieces together with a custom grid with this postage stamp mini quilt tutorial. Great for fabric scraps.

The Postage Stamp quilt is a classic. It’s a great one for using your little pieces of fabric….either matching from a line of fabric, or a pile of scraps. Either way the result is the same. Cute. Simple. Mindless sewing.

To help with the mindless sewing you will be making a custom grid on muslin for the fabric squares to go on…then sewing them all together row by row. It’s a pretty slick method ...

Learn how to sew a simple and striking 9+1 table quilt using basic blocks, stash-friendly fabrics, and easy piecing techniques that come together in no time.

Looking for a quick table quilt that’s simple to sew but still has that “wow, you made that?” charm? The 9+1 table quilt might be just the project for you. It’s made using ten simple quilt blocks—nine patchwork blocks and one center square that pulls it all together.

This project is perfect for using up fabric from your stash or featuring a fun panel or large print in the ...

Hello Makers,  

I know it's only June but it's time to start thinking ahead to Spooky Season. October comes and goes so fast it's time to take these slower summer days and start our Halloween projects early! There is no better way to unleash the fun than with Ghostly & Haunted fabrics by AGF Studio! The month of October was always such a special time for me as a kid. Going to the pumpkin patch, apple orchard and feeling the warm air of summer drift away into the cool crisp breeze of Fall. I remember always wanting a ...

Got a stack of 10″ squares (a.k.a. layer cakes) waiting for their moment to shine? Let’s turn them into a stunning chevron quilt that’s as fun to make as it is to snuggle under. This project is perfect for beginners and seasoned quilters alike—no complex math, just simple half-square triangles (HSTs) that come together in a rhythmic zigzag pattern.

Whether you’re using a coordinated layer cake bundle or mixing and matching from your stash, this quilt is a fantastic way to play with color and contrast. Plus, it’s a great excuse to spend ...

Hello Sewing Friends, 

Add elegance and romance to your sewing projects with Bari J’s newest collection Anthology. The life-like painted florals makes it feel like you can smell the fresh sweet aroma of handpicked flowers. I love the combination of her large scale and small scale design, perfect for home decor and quilting projects. With the addition of such a great variety of stripe prints to mix and match back with her floral designs, it really is endless in the combinations of quilting fun you can come up with. Make sure to visit my blog post where I take ...

Learn how to take your fabric scraps, combine it with a fun flower print and you are set for making a fabulous quilt. This free scrappy quilt pattern – Cabin Under the Stars is a simple quilt to sew and finish.

You’ll be using 2″, 3 1/2″ squares as well as strips of various sizes 

 Dig around your scraps and make yourself a pile of good choices. (anything will go) 

 These scraps will fill the center of the quilt. 

 The other fabric will be your ‘focus’ fabric’. 

This can also be a collection of scraps that read the same ...

Learn how to make a sweet and simple baby quilt that’s perfect for beginners!

This Early Bird Baby Quilt comes together with easy strip piecing, a touch of applique, and just enough patchwork to keep it fun without being overwhelming.

Whether it’s your first quilt or you’re just looking for a quick weekend project, this one is a great choice.

Plus, it’s charm-pack and scrap-friendly, so you can use what you have and make it totally your own!

This sweet little quilt is perfect for beginners—simple piecing, a touch of applique, and a finished size ...

Hello Sewing Friends, 

It's been quite a long time since I posted on the AGF Blog and I'm so happy to be back with you all! For those that don't know me click here to learn a bit more. All you need to know is I am the biggest AGF fan and so happy to be back creating in this beautiful community! 

So, who is craving some Slow Summer days right about now? Living in Minnesota I definitely end up dreaming of the warm days of Summer quite a lot throughout the year!  Summer is coming early ...

Learn how to sew a Christmas stocking quilt block – and make it into a quilt! This pattern and video tutorial is jelly roll friendly – plus a background fabric.

Sewing the stocking quilt block couldn’t be easier and make many to finish up a super cute quilt.

For the stocking quilt block and quilt pattern you are going to need just a few supplies. A jelly roll let me sew up 30 stocking quilt blocks.

I did kind of move the fabric around – some of these were lighter in the background and I could use those instead of the background ...

Are you ready to add a delightful touch of Halloween spirit to your crafting projects? Look no further! Dive into the festive world of quilting with the “Super Cute Free Trick-or-Treat Bag Pattern” by Pat Sloan. This charming pattern is the perfect companion for Halloween adventures, whether you’re attending a spooky costume party or accompanying little ones on a candy-filled trick-or-treat excursion.

Pat Sloan, a seasoned quilter and creative guru, brings her signature style and expertise to this delightful project. With her easy-to-follow instructions and helpful tips, even beginner quilters can create a fabulous trick-or-treat bag that will be ...

Let’s sew a quick and cute pumpkin table runner for fall!

This table runner features 3 pumpkin quilt blocks, a few pinwheel quilt blocks and some flying geese.

If you’re looking for a fun way to turn your pumpkin quilt blocks into something a bit more special, I’ve got just the project for you—a table runner!

I used three of my pumpkin blocks, added a few flying geese, and threw in some pinwheels to give it a little extra pop. The result? A festive and charming table runner perfect for fall.

In this tutorial, I’ll ...