Getting Creative with Ghost Quilting

I've been obsessed with ghost quilting lately because it's one of those techniques that looks incredibly complex but is actually just a clever use of negative space. If you've ever finished a quilt top and felt like the plain borders or the large background blocks looked a little "lonely," this is the perfect solution. It's essentially the art of stitching a design into an unpieced area of fabric that mimics a shape found elsewhere on the quilt. It's like a phantom version of your patchwork, and it adds a layer of sophistication that really catches the light. ...

February 19, 2026 · 6 min · Antje Bordeman