Posts Tagged Quilting
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
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 [...]
Tags: border, hexagons, Quilting, Time Saving, Unique Designs
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 [...]
Tags: Creating Beauty, Long Arm Quilting, Quilting, Quilting Creativity, quilting instruction