Top Quilting Bloggers
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One of the great things about quilting is that it has a fantastic community. People from all walks of life take part in this old tradition, and blogs make it easy for everyone to come together to share information and tips. There are so many fantastic quilting blogs out there, but we’re going to share our 8 favorite blogs to help you find inspiration, learn something new, and tackle a big project.
Quilters blog about all sorts of things related to the craft. Most of the blogs we recommend will share their current quilting projects and inspirations and may offer how-to videos and tutorials to help you replicate their designs. Many will even offer quilt-along projects so you can work alongside an online community of quilters who are all completing similar projects.
But the content doesn’t stop there. Many quilters also create seasonal posts to give you ideas all year long. For example, many quilters lead up to the fall months by posting quilts using flannel fabrics or ones that feature fall leaves and other similar designs. This type of content is a great way to change your designs based on the time of year you are sewing.
Other quilters will use their blogs as a place to share new products that they like. They may also share information about their daily lives and what is happening in their world. The content of a quilting blog is entirely up to the creator and their own imagination.
Diary of a Quilter
Fun, fresh, and loaded with gorgeous quilt patterns and tutorials, Diary of a Quilter is one of our favorite quilting blogs. Amy Smart, mother, wife, and quilter, has been quilting since she was young, and offers a wealth of helpful information for all experience levels. From step-by-step instructions on how to make a quilt to binding and basic quilting techniques, Amy covers it all. Her encouraging, personal tone makes you feel like you’re having a conversation with a friend.
I’m Amy Smart and I’ve been quilting for over 25 years. I’ve been writing and sharing at Diary of a Quilter since 2008. I’m a quilt designer as well as a fabric designer for Riley Blake Designs. – diaryofaquilter.com
Red Pepper Quilts
Started in 2009, Red Pepper Quilts is a great resource for quilters of all experience levels. Rita Hodge’s easy-going tone makes it easy to follow through posts, and her designs are absolutely gorgeous. From book reviews to great deals on fat quarters, you’ll find a little bit of everything on Red Pepper Quilts. Rita also sells her homemade quilts and patterns on her Etsy shop, so you can recreate her beautiful designs at home.
My quilts are made entirely by me! I do all my own sewing and quilting on either my Juki or Bernina sewing machines. I am largely self-taught, although my mother, mother-in-law, and sister are exceptional sewers and quilters – I am blessed to be in such good company.
– redpepperquilts.com
Amy’s Creative Side
If you’re looking for a quilting blog that offers more than just patterns, Amy’s Creative Side is a great place to start. Amy, the blog’s author, offers helpful tips on her blog on everything from trimming to organizing your sewing room and sharing “quiltcasts.” Amy also has wonderful tutorials, quick links to the quilt patterns, and a convenient shop to buy her patterns. But we really love the Bloggers’ Quilt Festival where Amy features wonderful quilts made by readers and other bloggers.
Hi, I’m Amy! Here’s what you need to know about me – I love to sew! I learned to sew garments as a girl, then taught myself to quilt as a young mom. I’ve been writing books and patterns for the last ten years, and hope to inspire you in your own quilting journey!
– amyscreativeside.com
A Quilting Life
Over on A Quilting Life, you’ll find fun tutorials for useful, modern quilting projects. Quilting for over two decades, the author, Sherri, provides great tips on how to take your quilting to the next level. You’ll also find helpful links to other posts she’s written for Craftsy and Moda. There’s an Etsy shop, too, where you can buy patterns, books, fabric, and more.
Hello, I’m Sherri, the woman behind this top Quilting blog, A Quilting Life. I live in the desert of southern Nevada, but I love the ocean and rainy days. I love my terrific family–my husband, four wonderful children, and my three cute granddaughters and two grandsons! My hobbies are quilting, stitching, reading, writing, gardening (in the desert), reading time management and lifestyle books, and genealogy. – aquiltinglife.com
She Can Quilt
She Can Quilt is a feast for the eyes, with so many modern patterns and designs in gorgeous colors. There are quilt-a-longs, “scraptastic” posts, patterns for sale, and a “Decipher Your Quilt” section that offers excellent tutorials on quilting techniques. Of course, the blog also includes an extensive collection of helpful tutorials, some of which come from other friendly bloggers. What we really like about this site is that the posts are not only personal and friendly, but they offer great design inspiration.
My name is Leanne Chahley and I live in Alberta, Canada. I am a quilter and a knitter, and I also sew garments, weave, spin, crochet, and do needlework, cross stitch, and petit point. I blog at She Can Quilt. I also write quilting patterns, love teaching, and quilt freehand without computers or pantographs on a long-arm quilting machine. I have been knitting and sewing since I was 5 years old, and cannot imagine not having several creative projects on the go. For the last several years, I have focused on quilting, while always having a bit of knitting in my bag too. – shecanquilt.ca
Christa Quilts
Many of you may already know Christa Quilts and its author Christa Watson. She’s the author of several quilting books, some of which we’ve had the pleasure of reviewing. Christa has been quilting since 1994, and she quickly started teaching shortly after mastering the skill. She has an online fabric shop, too, where you can buy her fabrics. The nice thing about this blog is that you can discover a wealth of helpful tips and techniques while also learning more about Christa’s teaching schedule. And the tutorial section covers just about everything you could think of from basting tips to the business side of things.
I’ve been sharing my love of quilting for over 20 years, teaching others to enjoy every part of the quilt-making process. My quilting life changed for the better in 2013 when I discovered my passion for modern quilts and combined it with my style of “perfectly imperfect” machine quilting. I am the author of several machine quilting books which share my tried and tested methods for getting great results while having fun at the same time! Each inspiring project includes complete instructions from start to finish. – christaquilts.com
Cluck Cluck Sew
The Cluck Cluck Sew blog first started in 2007 when the author, Allison, used her web space as a way to keep a record of her projects. Now, her blog has grown to develop a big following. Not only does she share her quilts and the stories behind them, but she also offers detailed tutorials for making fun projects. There’s a shop, too, where you can buy a wide variety of different patterns. We love Allison’s fresh take on traditional quilting designs, and you’re sure to get plenty of inspiration from her blog.
I started this blog in 2007 as a way to keep a record of the things I was making. I also started quilting around that time, so this blog has followed my journey from a brand-new quilter, to a quilter that sort of knows what she’s doing. Blogging is my first love, but I also write and publish quilt patterns, author and contribute to quilting books and magazines, and design fabric sold in quilt shops with Windham Fabrics. If you’re a quilter I hope you’ll find some inspiration here, and if you’ve never quilted before I hope my site will help and encourage you along. – cluckclucksew.com
Fresh Lemon Quilts
Fresh Lemons is a modern quilting blog with a ton of great ideas and patterns. Faith, the author, has been quilting since 2009, and she offers helpful advice using an encouraging tone. Her tutorials are useful, practical, and easy to follow. She also hosts quilt-a-longs that make quilting even more fun. Before you go, don’t forget to check out her shop, where you’ll find amazing patterns for sale. – freshlemonsquilts.com
Wrap up
Quilting is an incredibly gratifying craft, one that can bring joy to makers and onlookers alike. This craft also has a vibrant community of passionate quilters who love to share their experiences, tips, and advice with others. Blogs are an integral part of this online quilt-making community, offering materials, tutorials, and more.
With so many great blogs out there, it can be difficult to know which ones to follow. But here are our top 8 picks to get started! All of these blogs offer engaging content, including project updates, quilt-along, how-to videos, seasonal posts, product reviews, and more. Moreover, each of these sites offers a unique perspective on the world of quilting, whether it’s worldly knowledge or personal anecdotes.
So if you’re itching to get started with quilting or to learn something new about the craft, check out these must-read quilting blogs today!
