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Medieval Quilting – Fascinating History
August 28, 2008 by admin
Today’s quilter is often surprised when digging into the history of this craft to learn that it actually dates back to medieval times. While the traditional patchwork quilt is distinctively American, the actual process of quilting – the layering of fabric with padding in between – dates much further back. It’s been discovered [...]
Tags: distinctively American, materials, Medieval Quilting, Quilting, Quilting Techniques, sewing techniques
Quilting Books: Learning How
August 6, 2008 by admin
When taking on a new craft and becoming familiar with all that’s involved, one of the first things you may look for are books on the subject. It’s not different with quilting. If you are looking into the details of this craft, there are a wide range of instructional books to choose from. This is [...]
Tags: craft, Information, instructions, Quilting, Quilting Books
Beginner Quilting: The Basics
August 5, 2008 by admin
More and more women are reviving new interest in a very old and historical craft and that is quilting. However, at the outset it all may appear a daunting task to learn how. Just as with any craft there are basic steps to take to get started. And there are plenty of helps [...]
Tags: fabric, Quilting, quilting project, uniform
American Patchwork and Quilting
August 5, 2008 by admin
The pastime as well as the artwork and craft of quilting are as American as apple pie. For a time quilting was in danger of become a lost art, but recent years has seen a distinct revival and a new popularity of this historical craft. Most beginning quilters start with the American patchwork [...]
Tags: American Patchwork, Beautiful Craft, Patchwork Quilting, Patterns, Quilting