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If you want to be amazed at your own quilting work then you have to do this incredible lion pattern by Violet Craft.  It can be purchased over on the Confident Stitch website.  Wow is it stunning.

It is an english paper piecing pattern that measures 20″ x 20″ when finished and it is a paper pattern.  It comes with reusable pieces and a booklet with complete instructions.  Based on what I can see, I think it might be too difficult for a beginner.

Make your lion in your favorite colors and make him shine.  You can purchase the pattern ...

Have you ever wanted to learn how to make an improv quilt?  This article from world-renowned improv quilter Cindy Grisdela can get you started.

Once you read about her inspirations and techniques for making her gorgeous quilts, you will want to grad your fabric scraps and give improv quilting a try.  With this type of quilting, you know your art will be totally unique in the world.  It is also a liberating process that almost makes you feel like a kid with crayons.

Bring out your creative side and get inspired to make your very own improv quilt with this ...

Crazy quilts have been around for a very long time.  Originally made with various silks and velvets, and including incredibly detailed embroidery stitching and embellishments, they were true works of art.  Quilters still make these beautiful pieces today, and have added their own flair on them.

Here are fourteen various patterns and techniques to make your very own crazy quilt or quilt block.  From fancy to simple and everything in between, you are sure to find a technique that you will want to try.

1. Here is an easy crazy quilt block method from Instructables.  It would be a good one ...

Take Me to the Magic Quilt Pattern PDF

This quilting Pattern has clear, easy to follow step by step instructions with full color images making it suitable for a beginner or an experienced quilter. It is layer cake or charm pack friendly and makes a generous lap size at 76″ x 76″. Can’t decide between the boy mouse or the girl mouse? Make both and make the quilt reversible like mine pictured with lots of tips included to help. There’s also two ways to piece each mouse depending on your preferences. Bring a little magic in to your ...