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Medieval Quilting – Fascinating History
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
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Quilting Books: Learning How
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. Thi
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Beginner Quilting: The Basics
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 available to ensure that
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American Patchwork and Quilting
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 and q
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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 [...]
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Home Quilting Machines
August 1, 2008 by admin
Quilting has come a long way from that frame that filled the front room or parlor, around which all the neighbor ladies sat and stitched together in those days of long ago. Today there are endless advances in technology that has made quilting more than just a craft. It can also become a [...]
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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 [...]
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Long Arm Quilting – A Step Into the Future
July 31, 2008 by admin
Of all the advances in the craft of quilting that has come along in the past few years, the hand-guided Longarm Quilting Machines has probably been the most revolutionary. First created in the 1980s, this machine combines automation and technology with art and creativity. Because of the amazing software system within the machine [...]
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