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Indulge in a heartwarming DIY venture as you embark on a delightful journey to create your very own Hexi Bear rug. This endearing project serves as not only a cozy addition to your nursery room but also a charming wall hanging for your cherished craft corner. Imagine the joy of crafting a whimsical picnic companion, all from the simple materials of scrap fabric or repurposed old jeans. In this creative undertaking, we’ll guide you through a quick and immensely enjoyable Jelly Roll project that breathes life into your space.

Upon completion, your Hexi Bear rug will boast dimensions of ...

These 16 sweet projects are guaranteed to tempt you to make quilts for all of your new baby’s friends. They are perfect for anyone who is new to quilting or just enjoys wonderful quilts that are simple to make. Some of the quilts you’ll be able to make include tumbling flowers, hugs and kisses, whirling pinwheels, floating hearts, baby’s log cabin, sailing…sailing, finding the pinwheels, twirling flowers, and more.

Step-by-step instructions are provided for each design, along with a guide to finishing quilts and paper piece templates. Finished quilts measure between 33″x 33″ and 45 ...

Are you a new quilter? Or are you seeking for quick and simple quilting patterns? Don’t look any further! With 12 adorable quilting patterns for baby blankets and kids’ designs, you can whip up a nice present in no time!

Nine-Patch quilts for baby Log Cabin versions are included in the quilt pattern book. There are quilts for beginners and more!

These quilt ideas are simple enough for a beginner to do in a day or two. Many are ideal for using huge focus fabrics that are simply too beautiful to cut into smaller parts.

Step-by-step directions and full-color ...

What are jellyroll precuts?

Jellyroll precuts are strips of fabric that are typically 2.5 inches wide and are commonly used in quilting and sewing projects.

They are often pre-cut and packaged by fabric manufacturers, making them convenient for quilters and sewers to use without having to cut their own fabric strips. Jellyroll precuts are usually made from high-quality cotton fabric and are available in a variety of colors, patterns, and themes.

What are thy called jellyroll?

They are named “jellyroll” because the strips are often rolled up and tied with a ribbon, resembling a jellyroll cake.

What are they ...

12 gorgeous baby quilt patterns and quilting designs for kids that you can do in a weekend – even if you’re new to quilting!
Are you a new quilter? Or are you seeking for quick and simple quilting patterns? Don’t look any further! With 12 adorable quilting patterns for baby blankets and kids’ designs, you can whip up a nice present in no time!

Nine-Patch quilts for baby Log Cabin versions are included in the quilt pattern book.
Quilts for beginners and more!
These quilt ideas are simple enough for a beginner to do in a day or two ...

Make the nursery brighter with this joyfully cheerful quilt. Create a striped blanket by piecing patterned fabric strips onto a neutral base. This log cabin block can be made in a variety of colours, from bright and bold to soft and pastel. It is possible to make this quilt in any colour you prefer. Instructions, diagrams, and tips are provided. It measures approximately 46″ x 46″. 16 pages in a soft cover.

It is possible to lighten up a nursery with this delightfully cheerful quilt. Strips of patterned fabric dance over a neutral base to give you the best blanket ...

This Bold, Bright, & Beautiful Batik-Low Volume Baby Quilt is a quick and easy project you’ll love to make. Generally, the traditional brick path pattern uses rectangles and makes a stunning finished quilt. This variation mixes it up a bit by pairing two charms to create the visual effect of rectangles. The charm bricks are more playful, and I love the bright mix of colors. This method creates a beautiful, color-splashed diagonal design that looks great in any size quilt.

Choose two charm packs, one batik and one low volume, and you’re ready to begin sewing. The batik charms ...

Simple, modern and striking, this baby quilt pattern from Art Gallery Fabrics is one that you will want to try.  The bold star is the highlight of the design.

The free downloadable pattern is detailed and has a list of everything you will need.  It also has numerous diagrams as well as cutting instructions.  I love the version in various gray solids, but it would be just as beautiful in various blues or pinks for a more traditional baby quilt coloration.

The pattern was designed by Frances Newcombe for Art Gallery Fabrics to show off their solids line.  It does ...

Quilters love making quilts as gifts and what better time to give a homemade gift than when a new baby arrives.  Not only do they make wonderful gifts, but they are usually easy to make.  They also almost always use the prettiest fabric out there.  If you or a friend are expecting a new arrival soon, why not make them one of these 10 free lovely designs.

1. Polka Dot Chair has a fun and easy half square triangle design.
2. Here’s a fun and modern square baby quilt from A Bright Corner.
3. The Seasoned Homemaker has this super easy and ...

Everyone loves time savers these days, even quilters.  That is why this idea from See Kate Sew is terrific. In this tutorial she makes her own fabric ahead of time.  Brilliant!

The article tells you exactly how to get the fabric made and then how to put the whole quilt together.  And yes, according to her it takes an hour to make the quilt (not including the fabric).

What a fun idea, and because she designed the fabric herself it is a completely unique quilt.

This is a wonderful idea for a baby gift or maybe for a new homeowner ...

Perfect for a new baby or a young child, this fun and free quilt pattern from A Bright Corner is a must-make.  With a downloadable pdf pattern, this is a good quilt for a beginner and is fat quarter-friendly too.

The pdf has fabric and cutting requirements and some instructions too.  What is great about this pattern is that a simple change of fabrics give this pattern a whole new look.  Need a quilt for a new baby?  This is a good one.  Can you imagine it in pastels?  It would be so pretty.

If you are more experienced and ...

This small quilt from Me and My Sister Designs is the perfect showcase for some special fabrics.  Using 10″ squares, you can highlight your favorite layer cakes in this 28 1/2″ x 28 1/2″ wall hanging.

An ideal project for a beginner, the piecing is simple and there is not too much of it.  There is also a nice empty space in the center that would be perfect to show off your quilting skills.  I could envisions some lovely circular feathers in the center.

The downloadable pdf pattern has complete and detailed instructions to assist you throughout the ...

Amy from Diary of a Quilter hits a home run again with this adorable scrappy baby quilt pattern called Patchwork Star.  The best part is that it is a free pattern on her website.

Just look at all of the pretty fabrics that you can show off in this design.  I love all of the zoo animals in the fabric she used.

This small quilt comes together in no time and, as Amy points out, is a great design to show off some of those larger scale prints you have.  What baby wouldn’t love hanging out on this quilt ...

Designed by Connie Kresin, this beautiful baby quilt is not too difficult to make.  Not only would it look good in a baby’s room, it would be a lovely gift for Valentine’s Day.

Measuring 25″ x 32″ it’s a small quilt that should not take too much time to make.  It is also a great scrap buster.

You will need about 3/4 yard of background fabric, 4 – 5 fat quarters for the hearts, and one yard for the backing.  Connie uses batiks which give the quilt such rich and saturated colors.

Along with step by step ...

Can you really make a quilt in two hours?  According to this tutorial from Storied Quilts you can, and with this easy and free pattern, I believe it.  It’s an ideal pattern if you need a baby gift and are short on time.  And with the lovely stepped pattern, it looks like you spent a lot more time on it.

What makes this quilt so easy is that the designer uses five fat quarters and just a few cuts to get the strips.  Love it!  I don’t know about you, but when I treat myself to a trip ...

This quilting pattern is inspired by the Brown Bear What Did You See storybook . Make this quilt as an amazing gift and pair it with the story book. This pattern for this block quilt is free and is available for instant download here.

Bill Martin Jr. Brown Bear, Brown Bear, What Do You See? is a children’s picture book published in 1967. Written and illustrated by Bill Martin, Jr. and Eric Carle, the book is designed to help toddlers associate colors and meanings to objects.

This is cute as a button quilt and perfect for the older child or a larger quilt gifted to a baby to see them through the years. I love the modern style of the Elephant and it’s trunk details add a little nit if intricacy to challenge the skills.

All Pdf files include the instructions and illustrations that you need to be successful, starting with your very first quilt. You’ll find lots of easy quilt patterns that are designed especially for beginners, along with projects that are more challenging. With a wide variety of free quilt patterns to ...

Got a spare 3 hours? Then you can knock out this Baby Gingham quilt. The perfect DIY project for a weekend or mid-week evening.  You can download the full PDF for this quilting project here.    

I love the brightness of this quilt but you could change it for pastels or neutral colors if you wanted to as well.

And watch the video here

This adorable quilt is perfect for beginners who need to throw something together really quickly. This Quilt pattern is free and great for teaching kids to sew also. The use of straight lines makes it easy for anyone starting out at quilting and sewing. You can see the full tutorial here. 

This little project is perfect for one-day crafting or quilting projects. This little tooth fairy pillow is 12″ in size and is great for matching scraps if you have them on hand.  You can download this pattern here.    Have you ever wondered about the tooth fairy and it’s origin?

In the late 19th century France, one tradition has the Virgin Mary exchanging a coin for a tooth left under a child’s pillow.

Looking for more tooth fairy gifts, trinkets and ideas? Check these Tooth fairy items out on Etsy.