Posted by Sherri on May 14, 2013 in Quilting |
After your masterpiece quilt is pieced, quilted, and bound there is still another step in the finishing process. Creating quilt labels for your treasured quilts is one way to ensure that important information about each quilt is preserved.
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Posted by Marjorie on May 13, 2013 in Embroidery, Quilting |
One of the really nice things about an embroidery machine is making items “in the hoop” (ITH). These items include personal effects (eyeglass cases, tissue cases, purses), children’s crafts (crayon rolls, bibs, door hangers), and many household pieces (potholders, towel toppers, coasters). The advantages are that you always get a consistent product and one that’s quick to make. This is a great way to create gifts, bazaar crafts, and things for yourself. And there are some simple tips that will help you make these projects come out just the way you want them.
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Posted by Lindsay on May 13, 2013 in Quilting |
Quilters can make solid quilts from a variety of quilting cottons, including brights, muted tones and even monochromatic prints. As such, solid quilts are fun, fresh and filled with design possibilities! Find some inspiration for using solids in your next quilting project.
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Posted by Angela on May 12, 2013 in Quilting |
How does Instagram fit into the world of quilting? Extremely well, actually! Many people that are involved in the online quilting world have fallen hard for this form of social media. It is a quick way to share what you are working on that day, whether it is a work in progress or a finished quilt.
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Posted by Sherri on May 11, 2013 in Quilting |
Hand appliqué is a centuries old quilting tradition. Not only is hand appliqué an enjoyable form of needlework and a relaxing pastime, but it is also a technique that adds beauty and interest to today’s quilts.
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Posted by Craftsy on May 11, 2013 in Quilting |
The Right Angles panel is divided into two sections, totaling a yard. One half of it is a modern quilt panel and the other half is a coordinating print. This allows a quilter to use it as the front and back of a quilt, so that they can get right to the quilting. Three lucky winners will each win a Right Angles quilt panel and their choice of one Craftsy class! To enter for a chance to win all you need to do is register or sign in on Craftsy by clicking here, then comment on the blog and tell me what you would make with it, by June 1, 2013.
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