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The classic Nosegay quilt block is beautiful but traditionally tricky. Learn how to make it without Y-seams using the AccuQuilt GO! Nosegay Block on Board die.

AccuQuilt GO! Bolt Electric Fabric Cutter earns a 2025 GOOD DESIGN Award for thoughtful, user-centered design that makes quilting more accessible without sacrificing precision.

The week between Christmas and New Year’s has a rhythm all its own. The rush is over. The calendar is blissfully light. There’s a rare pause before life picks back up again. For many of us, it’s a time to slow down, reflect, and reconnect with simple, grounding moments.

Handcrafts have a long tradition of filling this quiet space. Activities like crochet, knitting, hand embroidery, needlepoint, and English Paper Piecing offer a gentle way to stay engaged without urgency. They invite calm, focus, and a sense of peace during the most restful week of the year. And — bonus! — they can all be done with a cup of coffee, a plate of leftover holiday cookies, and your comfiest chair.

Here at AccuQuilt, we’re especially fond of English Paper Piecing. Quilting projects that can be done under a blanket? Sign us up!

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Looking for fast, no-sew Christmas ornament ideas? With AccuQuilt GO! Dies, even beginner crafters and kids can create beautiful, giftable ornaments in minutes. These last-minute DIY projects are perfect for holiday decorating, classroom crafts, and handmade gifts—no complicated cutting required.

Discover the best holiday savings bundles for quilters. Explore AccuQuilt bundles, mats, storage, wildlife dies, and must-have quilting essentials. Great gifts for every maker.

Discover the top AccuQuilt products of 2025, including the GO! Bolt Electric Fabric Cutter, AccuQuiltable Design Software and this year’s most-loved dies. See why these tools earned a spot on our Favorites list and get inspired for your next quilt.

Find the best holiday gifts for quilters who travel to retreats. Shop portable cutters, dies, software and organizers that make sewing on the go simple and fun.

AccuQuilt’s new Die to Try delivers the iconic New York Beauty block with perfect cuts, easy curves, and inspiring free patterns. See why everyone’s excited!

Discover the best holiday gifts for bag-makers, including AccuQuilt cutting dies, Quilt-As-You-Go kits, Zippity-Do-Done zippers and curated sewing bundles. Give confidence, accuracy and creativity this season.

Travel smarter with the GO! Fabric Cutter Backpack: lightweight, durable, and built for GO! Fabric Cutters. Explore patterns, bundles, and accessories that make cutting faster, safer, and more portable than ever.