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    Step by Step: How to make a quilt from Start to Finish. Beginner Friendly.
    Free quilt tutorials from Amy Smart Diary of a Quilter.
    Gallery of Quilts made by Amy Smart Diary of a Quilter
    Quilt Pattern Shop for Amy Smart Diary of a Quilter - lots of skill levels to choose from.

    What's New

    • Get the Free Quilt Block Patterns from the Sewcialites Sew along
      2026 Sewcialites 3: Meet My Block Design
    • How to Clean Your Sewing Machine
    • Mee the Quiltie App - organize your quilting life in one place, find patterns, save ideas, see inspiration
      Meet the Quiltie Website - Your Quilting Life, All in One Place
    • A closer look at an antique Ocean Waves quilt and learn about the history,
      Antique Ocean Waves Quilt + History and Design
    • Free HST Crib Quilt Pattern + 12 different layout options and coloring pages
      Half-Square Triangle Crib Quilt Pattern for 5" Precuts
    • Quilt Binding two Hourglass quilts
      What's On My Sewing Table - March 2026
    • A Quilter's Guide to Amsterdam - collage of Dutch Heritage quilts at Den Haan and Wagenmakers quilt shop, Amsterdam canal houses, and Dutch street food
      Quilts + Fabric In Amsterdam
    • Learn how to Machine Quilt on your home sewing machine with a walking foot or dual-feed foot
      Tips for Machine Quilting With a Walking Foot

    more posts →

    Popular Quilting Posts

    • A Quilt Binding Tutorial- How to Finish a Quilt
      How to Finish a Quilt
    • Charities in need of fabric, thread, and batting donations.
      Places to Donate Fabric
    • Gift Ideas for people who quilt and sew
      Gift Guide for Quilters
    • 7 Tips and Tools for Piecing Accurate Quilt Blocks
      7 Tips and Tools for Accurate Quilt Block Piecing
    • How to Make a Patchwork Baby Quilt with Precuts, a tutorial featured by top US quilting blogger, Diary of a Quilter
      How to Make a Patchwork Baby Quilt with Precuts
    • Free Quilt Tutorials using 5" Squares- Charm Packs
      30 Favorite Charm Square Quilts & Projects
    • Tips for Sorting, Storing, and actually Using your Fabric Quilting Scraps
      Sorting, Saving, and Using Fabric Scraps
    • Tips for Choosing Fabric for a Quilt
      Choosing Fabric for a Quilt

    Top Free Quilt Tutorials

    • Free Quilt Pattern from Amy Smart - Diary of a Quilter
      Sentimental Stars - A Free Quilt Pattern For You
    • Beginner Friendly Patchwork Quilt Pattern
      Fast Four Patch Quilt Tutorial
    • Gratitude Quilt - Plus Quilt Tutorial
    • Gold, pink, and orange Log Cabin quilt. Tutorial by Amy Smart Diary of a Quilter
      The Improv Log Cabin Quilt
    • Make a Fast and Beginner-friendly quilt with Fat Quarters
      Fast & Easy Fat Quarter Quilt
    • Fast Flying Geese + Sawtooth Star Quilt Block Tutorial featured by top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter
      Fast Flying Geese + Sawtooth Star Quilt Block Tutorial
    • How to Make a Manx Quilt Block featured by top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter
      How to Make a Manx Quilt Block
    • Patchwork Gingham Quilt Pattern and Tutorial

    more quilt tutorials →

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    SEWING ROOM
    ORGANIZE
    BAGS & POUCHES

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    Baby Quilt Tutorials

    • Fast and Free Baby Quilt pattern - make with precuts, beginner friendly.
      Baby Star Quilt Free Pattern
    • Lattice Baby Quilt Tutorial featured by top US quilt blog, Diary of a Quilter
      Lattice Baby Quilt Tutorial
    • Irish Chain Nine-Patch Quilt Tutorial
    • fast and easy baby bricks quilt tutorial
      Bricks Baby Quilt Tutorial
    • How to Make a Patchwork Baby Quilt with Precuts, a tutorial featured by top US quilting blogger, Diary of a Quilter
      How to Make a Patchwork Baby Quilt with Precuts
    • Patchwork On Point Quilt Tutorial featured by top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter
      Patchwork On Point Quilt Tutorial
    • Simple Checkerboard Pink Patchwork Quilt
    • Broken Dishes simple baby quilt tutorial
      Broken Dishes Baby Quilt Tutorial

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    Sewing and Quilting Tips

    • What is a Scant ¼" seam allowance
      My #1 Quilting tip: what is a Scant ¼ inch?
    • What is a Fat Quarter?
    • One of my favorite quilting short-cuts is strip-piecing. Here are some helpful tips and tricks to make your strip-piecing work smoothly!
      Strip Piecing Basics
    • Tips for choosing the perfect sewing machine for any buget
      How to Choose a Sewing Machine for Quilting

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    Seasonal and Holiday Quilt Ideas

    • Rainbows and Shamrocks - Sewing Projects for St. Patrick's Day
      Shamrocks & Rainbows - St. Patrick's Day Sewing Projects
    • Spring pastel/Easter scrap patchwork quilt made by Amy Smart using the Checkered Garden quilt pattern from Film in the Fridge.
      Checkered Garden Pastels Quilt
    • Over 30 Ideas for Spring and Easter Sewing
      30 Ideas for Spring and Easter Sewing
    • Foundation Paper Pieced Carrots Mini Quilt by Leila Gardunia

    more posts →

    Sewing For Your Home

    • Easy Trick: Make a Back for Any Pillow Size
    • Free Printable Quilt Size Guide
    • Fabric Basket and Eggs tutorial
    • Quilted Body Pillow with Fabric Scraps Tutorial

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