Archive for the Quilting Tips Category
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
Hand Quilting
August 2, 2008 by admin
Generations of women knew nothing other than hand stitched quilts. Now it’s only a few rare women who have even seen someone hand stitch a quilt. Therefore when someone desires to learn this craft and get down to the very basics, it may involve hand quilting. While it is not difficult, it [...]
Tags: Batting, demonstrated, Hand Quilting, Labor, Quilting
Hexagon Quilting Patterns
August 1, 2008 by admin
If one takes the time to look into the history of quilting, it will reveal fascinating facts and information about quilting designs and patterns. One of the more complex patterns from centuries past, is the hexagon pattern. While complex, it offers not only a great challenge for quilters, but a way in which [...]
Tags: border, hexagons, Quilting, Time Saving, Unique Designs
Keepsake Quilting – Tips and Ideas
July 31, 2008 by admin
In the true essence of quilting, every quilt can be considered a keepsake quilt. If someone you know, or even if that quilter was you, put time and love into the quilt, it becomes a keepsake. However, if keepsake means more to you, such as a quilt that is made up of scraps [...]
Tags: clothin, fabric, Keepsake Quilting, Old Pieces, Quilting