Quilting

Plaid fabrics make a great addition to any quilt. You can make a quilt entirely from plaid or choose a special plaid to accent your other fabrics.

If you are a quilter, you have probably been asked for a quilt every time a new baby is born in your circle of friends and family. There is nothing like that warm, homemade, one-of-a-kind quilt...

A quilted tablecloth can bring beauty and country charm to any kitchen or dining room. Whether the quilted tablecloth is pieced or appliqued, the finished project is sure to be a delightful...

Applique quilting is a technique where applique fabric pieces are fused onto foundation fabric blocks with an iron-on, fusible material. Next, the edges of the applique shapes are stitched around...

Quilts are warm, economical and a great way to recycle scraps from other sewing projects. For a child trying to nap on a little cot at day care or a guest sleeping on a too-small cot in your den,...

This type of quilt is unique and very personal. A good time to begin working on one is about 1 year before your town has a bicentennial or other major event. Usually, communities come together in...

The missionaries brought quilting to the Hawaiian Islands in the early 1880's. They created a special type of quilt pattern similar to folding and cutting out paper snowflakes. Hawaiian designs...

Applique is the art of cutting and designing decorative images from a variety of colored and textured material and sewing or fusing, them to a larger piece of material such as, a wall hanging or...

Whether you want to do your appliques by hand or by machine, it's a good idea to properly prepare the patch for sewing. Good applique patterns are simple and don't have a lot of detail. In many...

Sewing applique by machine not only enhances the appeal of your finished product it makes it more durable and protects your work against the risk of coming apart in washing. Fortunately, sewing...

Applique allows the quilter to express creativity and imagination and brings new life to wall hangings and quilts. Making an applique template is quick and easy once you know how to do it.