Archive for August, 2008
Quilting: A Historical Pastime
August 4, 2008 by admin
Quilting has enjoyed a long history of tradition in our country, stemming back to colonial days when the nation was first settled. The craft had been carried on by women from all walks of life from that time right up until today. Quilts are a tangible evidence of love and caring, as well as a [...]
Tags: art of quilting, designs, fabric, Quilting, quilting project
Continuous Quilting Stencils
August 4, 2008 by admin
Within the craft of quilting, there are a wide variety of tools and helps to aid in creating lovely and unique quilts, many of which become family heirlooms. One of those tools is continuous quilting stencils. These stencils aid the quilter to create a fresh and unique border either for a single block, [...]
Tags: craft, design effects, Quilting, Quilting Stencils, variety
Edge To Edge Quilting
August 3, 2008 by admin
The patterns and designs within the world of quilting are endless. One could never learn them all nor utilize them all. These designs are limited only by the imagination and creativity of the individual quilter. Edge to edge quilting is just one of the many variations on quilting designs. This design allows the [...]
Tags: appreciated, decoration, Patterns, Project, Quilting, Thread
Good Sewing Machines for Quilting
August 2, 2008 by admin
Historically, quilting was a craft that required hours and hours of hand stitching. In fact, our grandmothers and great grandmothers thought of no other way of quilting other than sitting around the large quilting frame. However, today even the quilting purists are using sewing machines not only for convenience but also for saving [...]
Tags: fabric, Needles, Quilting, sewing machines