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.

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

There are lots of techniques being practiced and taught to create wonderful needleturn applique. My technique is something I've developed over years of trial and error. This article describes my journey with needleturn applique and how I developed my current technique.