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This is a great way to recycle all your favorite clothes that you cannot bare to let go of. A quilt made out of your child’s clothing from their childhood to take to college would be a cherished,...
Showcasing your precious memories in a scrapbook is a real art. Many of us are great at creating the pages in a scrapbook but neglect to take the time to make the outside as beautiful as the...
Paper piecing a quilt block creates very crisp corners and sharper points. Paper piecing is an easy quilt block, even for beginning sewers. Every pattern is worked the same way, follow the...
When you crazy quilt, you're not restricted by anything but your imagination. Traditionally, crazy quilts were made from small scraps of fabric and embellished with fine hand embroidery. The...
Maybe you are having a baby or know someone who is having a baby and you want to create something special for the little bundle of joy. A handmade baby crib set will be cherished for years. What...
Okie is a state of mind that runs counter to the rushing society that we're all caught up in these days. Ever been to Oklahoma? You will find that as soon as you cross the line to the Sooner...
Let's face it. Some clothes' shelf life isn't very long. It seems socks and t-shirts are always on the list. There's only so many holey socks to donate or throw away so there are alternate ways...
If you are a typical Baby Boomer, or maybe I should say typical American, you have a collection of t-shirts stored away somewhere. Those shirts you just had to have to remember all those special...
National Quilting Day is celebrated each year on the third Saturday of March. The National Quilting Association declared this holiday beginning in 1991. How can you celebrate National Quilting...
Photo quilts make great gifts for mother’s day or just to give to mom anytime. The fabric choices are endless. I have made this beautiful quilt for newborn mothers who wanted a quilt with photos...
This baby quilt can double for a toddler's blanket or a lap quilt for grandma. I sell these often because they are so versatile. The choice of fabric determines what type of quilt it will be. When...
High School and College graduation dates mark a special time in a young person's life, an ending and a beginning. You want to choose graduation gifts that are appropriate for the recipient as well...
Use your old blue jeans to make a warm and wonderful quilt!
Wouldn't you love to find a unique Anniversary Gift? Finding an Anniversary gift that will hold a memory or be cherished takes some thought. Here are some good suggestions that you may consider...
No weekly trash pick up and no recycling bins existed in the 1930s. People still tried to reuse things and reduce waste. Often this was more from necessity rather than knowing what we now know...
Here you will learn how to a sew a 3-Dimensional quilted sunflower wall hanging. You will need to have a sewing machine and some basic sewing skills. A quilted wall hanging is a beautiful...
If your mom loves to quilt, buying her a Mother's Day gift will be easy. She's sure to appreciate your thoughtful support of her favorite hobby.
Sometimes you want the back of the quilt to have quilt blocks well as the front. This can be useful if you have a large collection. It is also handy if you have a group of shirts that have...
If you have ever wanted to make a quilt but thought it was hard after seeing all the patterns there are for quilts, then try this easy-to-make biscuit quilt. Biscuit quilts are very warm and fun...
Have you ever seen a quilt that was falling apart because the quality of fabric was poor? Have you ever seen a 9 patch quilt were the corners do not meet in the center and you wonder why? Or how...
In these modern times, when many people who quilt do not have the time to do the pains taking effort to quilt, it is great to know, there is a service that will do the machine quilting for you for...
Most people accumulate things and often don't even think of them as collections. Do you have albums or boxes of family photos? I’ll bet you even have a jar that you put stray buttons in. Maybe you...
I purchase vintage quilts at estate and garage sales. They are oftentimes in pretty filthy condition and not worth having professionally cleaned. It's amazing how many pathetic looking quilts I've...
When learning how to make quilt blocks, you will eventually run in to that block design that requires a half square or triangle. These can seem daunting at first when you look at a pattern and...
Many quilt patterns have flowers and are not just for your bedroom or the inside of your home. You can now plant a quilt. The flowers become the quilting fabric. Many quilt patterns have straight...
If you sew, you can count on having piles of saved material. If you dont sew, you probably have scrap material in the form of discarded clothing, old towels or baby blankets. Here is an idea to...
Preserve your memories of special events with a quilt made from T-shirts. Athletic events, schools, concerts and favorite children's wear combine to provide unlimited possibilities.
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...
How to make a baby quilt, including tips on fabric, design, binding and backing; get expert tips and advice on making a quilt in this free instructional video.
How to use a sewing machine for sewing quilt binding; get expert tips and advice on making a quilt in this free instructional video.
In this tutorial, I will show you how to make quilt blocks. A simple Nine Patch is a perfect pattern to start with. At first, the task seems daunting, but this illustrated tutorial will turn that...
Whether you're a beginning or experienced quilter, joining a quilt guild expands your knowledge--and adds camaraderie to your hobby.
Learning to make quilt blocks is exciting. This simple Celtic knot quilt block design is a very fun block pattern to put together. It is very easy to do. I think any quilter who can make quilt...
At Christmas last year I made my first wall quilt and need a quick way to make a hanger to display it. A quick trip to my local craft department and I had all I needed. This is a simple style...
Pillow quilts - a quilt that folds into a pillow, or folds out to become a lap quilt with a neat little pocket for the feet. These have been around for a number of years, but they never fail to...
Putting quilt top, batting and lining together correctly before quilting is essential to turn out a beautiful finished heirloom. This is an art often passed down from mother to daughter. This...
Make a quilt in a hurry if you have a limited amount of time or a deadline coming up. If you are a quilter, you know that sometimes a quilt is the expected gift. Whether you have time to make...
See an example of a finished mosaic tile project designed to look like a quilt in this free video on making tile mosaics.
How to gather and use the supplies needed in quilting design, including machines, stencils, patterns and fabric; get expert tips and advice on making a quilt in this free instructional video.
How to finish a binding strip on a quilt; get expert tips and advice on making a quilt in this free instructional video.
Here's an easy craft using mostly recycled materials. Make a batch of these country star ornaments to decorate your tree or give them to office buddies or other friends at Christmas.
Victorian quilting with its rich fabrics, many colors and elaborate stitchwork is eye-catching. Recreate the look of a vintage crazy quilt stocking.
Quilt frames may seem complicated and expensive to someone just beginning to quilt, however, with these simple steps anyone can make their own inexpensive quilt frame.
When it comes to making a quilt one of the easiest and most popular styles is the Friendship Star quilt block. This block is wonderful for beginners and experienced quilters alike. Although it...
If you are looking for a cozy bedroom with small town charm, there are a few simple things you can do! Think about all of the things that come to mind when you hear the word cozy, then apply them...
T-shirts are great collectables and many people bring them back from college, school, vacation, and clubs. Here's a way make your own handmade quilts from T-shirts.
Grandmother's flower garden is a classic quilt pattern that looks more difficult than it is. It is easy to make a pattern template for this beautiful quilting pattern, either from Mylar or...
Quilting crafts can be easy, but sometimes the more difficult processes are fun to tackle. Fussy cuts are sometimes a challenge, but success is a reward to enjoy. Fussy cuts are usually single...
Hand-quilting is time consuming, but relaxing. Quilt a small coverlet first and then progress to larger quilts and bedcovers.
For years, you've collected materials for a quilt that you can picture in your mind - one made from your child's favorite clothes, the worn T-shirts from all her swim meets, photographs of her...
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