Quilting

Part of the joy of owning quilts, whether they are newly handmade or antique, is displaying them on a quilt rack, over an unused chair or in a stack together in a cabinet or on a coffee table. As...

Double-fold French binding is one of the traditional ways to finish a handmade quilt. It consists of two layers on each side of the quilt, so edge wear won't be so pronounced as the quilt is used....

Once you have spent hours measuring, cutting, sewing and quilting your beautiful quilt, it's time to finish the edges by binding it. Many people view this job with trepidation, but after...

The proper way to put a binding on a blanket depends on the thickness and type of blanket you are making. You can buy bias tape and ribbon binding at a sewing store and easily attach them to...

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...

The North Star Quilt pattern is believed to have originated as part of the "secret code" of quilts that helped escaping slaves find their way to freedom. The North Star is one of 10 patterns used...

Sewing, if it is something you like, can quickly become an addicting hobby. There are so many great things that you can make, and most projects can be completed for the same or less money as what...

Whether you are exploring the idea of quilting, learning about your grandmother's quilts, or live with a quilter, the following explanations of common quilting terminology can clear up any...

Bias strips can be hard to cut--this is a simple uncomplicated technique.

Once you have completed making a quilt, a neat binding will hold the edges together. Although it takes a little time and practice to learn to sew the binding, it is an important step. This final...