Resources for Quilters
Welcome to our resource page we have tried to find helpful sites for quilters.
Academy of Quilting
Here you may find some helpful articles
Patterns
Tons of free patterns – Quilting and Whatnot
Free Quilt Patterns to Download – and More
The history of quilting and quilting museums
Quilting has a rich history and it feels great to be part of that history and pass it on to the next generation.
- America’s Library: How a Quilt is Made
- The History of Quilts: 19th through 20th Centuries
- What Are Quilts?
- Quilts and Quiltmaking in America, 1978 – 1996 (Library of Congress)
- History in Quilts
- International Quilt Study Center and Museum
Traveling Quilter
Quilt Shows, Quilt Shops, & Scenic Travel
Learning to Quilt
Getting started is the hardest part. Once you do, you’ll be hooked. Here are some learning tools for the beginner quilter
- Windham Fabrics Free Quilting Projects
- Anita Grossman Solomon’s Hexagon CuttingLines Pattern (video)
- E-Quilter’s Patterns and Ideas
- Academy of Quilting: Your Online Quilting School
- All People Quilt: Quilting Basics
Quilting for Kids
Quilting is a great learning tool for kids. It teaches patience and discipline and focus. Plus they get to make something beautiful that they can be proud of. Here are some ideas for helping your kids make their first quilt.
- Basic Quilting Supplies for Beginners
- Quilting with Children
- Crafts for Kids: Tree of Life Paper Quilt
- Grandma’s Quilt Paper Craft for Kids
- Quilting Projects for Young Children
- Beginning Patchwork and Teaching Kids to Sew
- Let Your Kids Help Quilt: Tips to Getting Started
Yarn, Tools and Miscellaneous Quilting Supplies
You can’t quilt without the right tools. Here are some references to help you find the supplies and tools you need to become an expert quilter.