Quilling Resources

• Quilling, also called paper filigree, involves rolling, shaping and gluing strips of paper to form a specific design from coils. Most, though not all, shapes are floral and designed to mimic metal filigree work. The art form started in monasteries during the Middle Ages when monks used quilling in their work as scribes. Later, during the 1700s, ladies took up the art form. Various online resources are available to aid beginning through experienced quillers perfect their craft.

My Paper Quilling

• My Paper Quilling offers a long list of free quilling patterns, techniques and project designs. The technique resource page offers step-by-step directions for each quilling technique, plus pictures of the completed coil. The free project designs begin by listing techniques used in the designs and a material list. They go on to give step-by-step rolling and assembling instructions.

North American Quilling Guild

• The North American Quilling Guild has free patterns, some of which are quite intricate. They include a bride with bouquet, a snowflake Christmas tree ornament, a quilled heart and a snowman. Patterns come with a list of required coils and pictures that show coil placement. Additionally, the guild offers a printable brochure about quilling, which includes membership information for joining the guild. Guild members gain access to select online resources and quarterly newsletters.

Whimsiquills

• Whimsiquills offers a useful resource to beginning quillers in its beginners' tutorial. The step-by-step instruction guide is broken down into individual lessons that include learning to quill, matting, framing and making quilling paper. The website also has printable resources, including shape and paper charts, instruction pamphlets and patterns.

Handmade Craft Ideas

• The Handmade Craft Ideas website offers several free quilling patterns, broken down by categories including patterns for beginners, seasonal patterns, animal patterns, patterns for children, and using quilling at special occasions. Instructions are also available for making envelopes to protect quilling work.

Quilling Designs

• Quilling Designs has resources on how to incorporate quilling into other projects. Suggestions include using quilling in scrapbooking, card making, decorating and holiday celebrations. The website also has a link where you can sign up for design lessons, which arrive via email.