African patchwork quilts are a beautiful fusion of culture and creativity. These quilts, which are made from colorful fabric scraps, tell a story of tradition and innovation. Each piece is a testament ...
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16 patch quilt block (using strips)

16 patch quilt blocks are a fun way to display a wide array of fabrics. Sewing together 16 individual squares may seem daunting. So learn to make them using strips with this easy method. Bonus: Using ...
A patchwork quilt covering a bed in a country B&B or hanging on a museum wall evokes nostalgia for simpler times. Using simple shapes—triangles, squares, trapezoids, octagons—and the clever ...
MAKING patchwork quilts for your home might sound like a whimsical hobby from times gone by. But textile artist Kaffe Fassett is out to prove that quiltwork - which involves sewing many different ...
Sometimes the best DIY projects come from materials you would least expect—namely, the pile of leftover fabric from your other crafts. While the scraps from other sewing or quilting projects may not ...
Whether you're a keen sewer looking for a new challenge or a craft fan looking for a project to practice your sewing skills, quilting could be just the thing you are after. Don't worry if you haven't ...
The author served as a Peace Corps Volunteer in Gabon before working in Mali. "How do we sew together the hoped-for future and the unfortunate past, the bright as well as the darker patches in our ...