Posts Tagged fabric
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
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
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
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