Quilt Direct Blog
How to Get Perfectly Flat Seams: A Guide to the...
The Acorn Easy Press system helps quilters of all levels achieve flatter seams, more accurate piecing, and better-matched points. Created by Shelley Scott-Tobisch and Bernie Tobisch, it's a practical three-step approach that's easy to learn and even easier to love.
TenSisters EasyPiecing: from watercolour quilts to modern pixel patchwork
A complete guide to the TenSisters EasyPiecing Grid system, from choosing the right grid size for your project to getting started with kits and pairing with an AccuQuilt cutter for faster, more accurate cutting.
Star Struck Quilt Block: re-write
Learn how to piece the stunning Star Struck six-pointed star quilt block . A surprisingly straightforward project perfect for jelly rolls.
Interfacing, Batting & Stabilisers: A Simple Guide
A practical guide to the differences between interfacing, batting and stabilisers, with help choosing the right Vlieseline product for quilting, dressmaking and embroidery.
From Scorched to Stunning: Upcycling a Duvet Cover into a...
Katherine at Quilt Direct rescued her sister's scorched cashmere duvet cover by dyeing it a rich teal green and transforming it into a beautiful wholecloth quilt on the Bernina Q24 longarm.
Local Quilt Shop Day 2024
For Local Quilt Shop Day 2024, we turned the spotlight on our customers. Meet the quilters behind the projects - their stories, their techniques, and the beautiful things they've made.
Sew A Jelly Roll Day 2023
Saturday 16 September is Jelly Roll Day 2023! Moda Fabrics has released four brand-new free Project Jelly Roll patterns to celebrate. Download them here and dig out your jelly rolls.
How to Make an Ohio Star Quilt Block with the...
The Ohio Star is one of quilting's most iconic blocks. Learn how to cut it accurately and quickly using the AccuQuilt GO! Ohio Star 12" die, with a step-by-step video from AccuQuilt's own team.
Learning to Quilt: Our First Half Square Triangle Project
Three members of the Quilt Direct team set out to learn quilting from scratch. Their first project: half square triangles, triangles-on-a-roll, and a race to finish a Valentine's Day quilt on the BERNINA Q20. Here's how they got on.
How to Make a Dresden Plate Candle Mat with the...
Discover how quick and satisfying a Dresden Plate candle mat can be with the AccuQuilt GO! fabric cutter. Watch Jo's step-by-step video and see how fast this project comes together.