Diary of a Quilter - a quilt blog
Free quilt tutorials and patterns by Amy Smart
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What's On My Sewing Table - October 2026
Once a month I like to give a little peek behind the curtain of what I'm working on in my sewing room. It's a chance to share projects while they're in progress - and proof that nothing gets created overnight around here. Also some self-accountability to keep me on track and a…
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A Coastal Quilt Finish and a Visit to New England
I recently finished a new quilt that I've been working on since summer - well, really for more years than that as the blocks sat in my UFO (UnFinished Object) pile for about 4-ish years. This was the year I decided to FINISH this charm-friendly quilt! (You may remember the sneak…
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Sewing for Breast Cancer Patients: Free Patterns & Ideas
October is Breast Cancer Awareness month. Here is a list of simple service ideas to bring comfort by sewing for breast cancer patients. Also a couple of great fundraiser and awareness campaigns from By Annie and the Fat Quarter Shop, including free projects and quilt blocks. The…
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Fat Quarter Quilt + Tips To Choose Fabric
I'm a sucker for traditional quilt blocks - I love their timeless quality. At the same time I really love giving a traditional block a modern look with a fresh color palette. Throw in a no-waste construction shortcut AND make it Fat Quarter and Fat Eighth friendly, and you've…
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Last Minute Holiday Bunting Tutorial
Have you ever wanted to spice-up your holiday decor at the last minute? This fabric pennants/bunting tutorial is the perfect last-minute holiday decoration that you can whip up together super fast. And it's easy! A sewing machine is required, but technical skills are not. And…
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Is Your Fabric Stash Helping or Hurting your Creativity?
Have you ever walked into your sewing room feeling excited to create, only to become overwhelmed by the fabric, tools, and unfinished projects surrounding you? (If you just said yes, you are not alone!) Sometimes our creative spaces need more than a quick cleanup. They need a…
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What's New on my Sewing Table September 2026
I'll be honest, the main thing on my sewing table right now is a big mess. It's been a busy month with lots of family events and visiting, and preparation for this year's Garden of Quilts event hosted by Riley Blake every September here in Utah. I've been sneaking in some sewing…
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Ways to Help - Charity Sewing Ideas
a list of resources for finding charities in need of handmade goods and donations. Of course, opportunities to serve and help our local or global community are never restricted to certain days or places. The post Ways to Help - Charity Sewing Ideas appeared first on Diary of a…
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3 Easy Ways to Sew with Double Lush Velvet from Riley Blake
If you love the look of a quilt but you want the feel of the coziest blanket in your house, let me introduce you to Double Lush Velvet from Riley Blake. It's a double-sided plush fabric (soft on both sides!) with a no-fray edge, so it's friendlier to sew than traditional minky…
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Festive Foundation Paper Piecing for Christmas
Today I'm excited to welcome guest contributor Liza Taylor of Liza Taylor Handmade, who is sharing a peek inside her new book, Wonderful World of Paper Pieced Quilt Blocks for Christmas. If you love foundation paper piecing (aka FPP) - or have been looking for a fun reason to…