Field Notes

July at Quiltbound: It’s Shop Hop Season

July at Quiltbound: It’s Shop Hop Season

July feels like the perfect time for a quilt shop adventure. Maybe you’re joining a full-on organized shop hop with a passport, prizes, themed fabric, and a route that requires...

July at Quiltbound: It’s Shop Hop Season

July feels like the perfect time for a quilt shop adventure. Maybe you’re joining a full-on organized shop hop with a passport, prizes, themed fabric, and a route that requires...

A Spring Hike to Devil’s Head Fire Lookout

A Spring Hike to Devil’s Head Fire Lookout

Some hikes are worth the early alarm. This week, we headed out to Devil’s Head Fire Lookout in Douglas County, Colorado, and it fully earned its reputation as one of...

A Spring Hike to Devil’s Head Fire Lookout

Some hikes are worth the early alarm. This week, we headed out to Devil’s Head Fire Lookout in Douglas County, Colorado, and it fully earned its reputation as one of...

Free Motion Quilting: Why This Skill Is Worth Trying, Even If It Feels Intimidating

Free Motion Quilting: Why This Skill Is Worth T...

Free motion quilting has a reputation... It’s one of those quilting skills that can feel a little mysterious from the outside. Like everyone else got the secret handshake and you’re...

Free Motion Quilting: Why This Skill Is Worth T...

Free motion quilting has a reputation... It’s one of those quilting skills that can feel a little mysterious from the outside. Like everyone else got the secret handshake and you’re...

Welcome to Quiltbound

Welcome to Quiltbound

There’s a funny little thing that happens when you spend enough time quilting. At first, you think you’re just here to make quilts. You buy some fabric. You pick a...

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Welcome to Quiltbound

There’s a funny little thing that happens when you spend enough time quilting. At first, you think you’re just here to make quilts. You buy some fabric. You pick a...

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How to Use Paper Templates in Traditionally Pieced Quilt Patterns

How to Use Paper Templates in Traditionally Pie...

Paper templates are one of those quilting tools that feel a little old-school in the best way. They’re simple. They’re low-tech. They don’t require a special ruler or gadget. And...

How to Use Paper Templates in Traditionally Pie...

Paper templates are one of those quilting tools that feel a little old-school in the best way. They’re simple. They’re low-tech. They don’t require a special ruler or gadget. And...

How to Nest Seams for Crisp Quilt Blocks

How to Nest Seams for Crisp Quilt Blocks

Learn how to nest seams for cleaner quilt blocks, crisp intersections, and smoother piecing. This beginner-friendly guide explains when to press seams open, when to press to the side, and...

How to Nest Seams for Crisp Quilt Blocks

Learn how to nest seams for cleaner quilt blocks, crisp intersections, and smoother piecing. This beginner-friendly guide explains when to press seams open, when to press to the side, and...