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Completed Star Struck six-pointed star quilt block in blues, purples and pinks on a navy background, made using a Moda Grunge jelly roll

Star Struck Quilt Block: re-write


Charlie Avent

Learn how to piece the stunning Star Struck six-pointed star quilt block . A surprisingly straightforward project perfect for jelly rolls.

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Free Pattern
Vlieseline interfacing, batting and stabiliser products for quilting, dressmaking and embroidery

Interfacing, Batting & Stabilisers: A Simple Guide


Katherine Letherby
A practical guide to the differences between interfacing, batting and stabilisers, with help choosing the right Vlieseline product for quilting, dressmaking and embroidery.
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Batting
Finished teal wholecloth quilt made from an upcycled scorched cashmere duvet cover, quilted on the Bernina Q24 longarm

From Scorched to Stunning: Upcycling a Duvet Cover into a...


Katherine Letherby
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.
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Bernina
Local Quilt Shop Day 2024 at Quilt Direct - celebrating our customers and their beautiful makes

Local Quilt Shop Day 2024


Katherine Letherby
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.
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Community
Sew A Jelly Roll Day 2023 - Project Jelly Roll patterns from Moda Fabrics

Sew A Jelly Roll Day 2023


Katherine Letherby

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.

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Fabric
AccuQuilt GO! Ohio Star 12" finished quilt block die for fast accurate fabric cutting

How to Make an Ohio Star Quilt Block with the...


Katherine Letherby
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.
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AccuQuilt
A pink and white heart-themed quilt hanging on a wall alongside a matching heart cushion, sewing notions, and pink roses on a table, set against a pastel purple and blue background with watercolour hearts and the Quilt Direct logo

Learning to Quilt: Our First Half Square Triangle Project


Charlie Avent
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.
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Bernina
Finished Dresden Plate candle mat made using the AccuQuilt GO! Dresden Plate die, showing rounded and straight blade versions

How to Make a Dresden Plate Candle Mat with the...


Katherine Letherby
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.
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