Here is a delightful poem about An Old Time Quilting Bee and the way they used to speed date back in the good ol' days!

This is the first in a series of articles on the use of color in quilts. Comprehensive instructions are included for reading the color wheel, and applying the scientific methods in developing new and creative color schemes for todays quilts.

Lots of new and interesting free cat patterns from the web

The World's Biggest Hexagon Quilt Update 2010

Here's a selection of free quilt and block patterns that are suitable to make quilts for boys. Check back regularly, as more will be linked as they come to hand.

Three book reviews - Flip Flop Paper Piecing, Fabulous Fabric Beads; and Quick Star Quilts and Beyond. A fabulous trio of great ideas for quilters.

Bellaonline presents this series of instructions to make traditional 12" block patterns PLUS instructions for making the same block in 6", 8", 10" measurements.

What do the type of fabrics that we donate for charity quilts say to those who receive them?

Here's an asortment of Fabric Challenges I've sorced from the internet. Hope there's something that interests you.

Are you confused as to what direction to take in your quilting journey? There are so many genres to choose from, but which one suits you best? Here´s some hints on recognising what attracts you to quilting and how that knowledge can help you to identify which genre would be best for you to pursue.