(A poem)
Theres magic in patchwork
Full of memories, colors, and styles.
A magic that pulls families together
Throughout the generations.
Did we quilt with Grandma?
Did Mother tell us tales?
Do we find memory fabrics
From clothing worn years ago
Quilting bee gatherings
Brought ladies together
For chats, news gathering,
Sharing of talents and tea.
This patchwork trail
Of many hues and patterns,
Creates a heritage and bond
Uniting […]
My daughter pulled out several bags of fabric scraps for her latest project. These were simply strips and small pieces left after cutting out other projects.
What are you making? I asked.
Background for a hanging, was the reply.
Then I watched as she laid out strips of various colors and designs to form a background. […]
Making a mother/daughter event of a quilt show becomes a special time for my daughter and granddaughter. Along with my daughters best friend, they try to attend a quilt show in Nashua, NH each November.
Although they dont take classes, just attending, viewing the displays and chatting with other quilters gives them […]
Quilters News Network (www.quiltersnewsnetwork.com) provides an interesting place to learn about quilting, whether its taking lessons, finding out whats new in the field, meeting your favorite quilters, and checking out quilting/patchwork shops around the country.
My daughter and Ive found this a great place to learn new techniques and keep updated on whats going on […]
In addition to print magazines for quilters, there are numerous e-zines and online newsletters nowadays. Generally subscriptions to these e-zines are free.
Ive discovered the e-zines by visiting quilting and patchwork sites. If a newsletter is available, youll find a place to sign up there.
Some of these newsletters/e-zines let you know what various […]
The Internet has become a wealth of information for the quilter. Shes no longer quilting at home, sometimes seeming in a vacuum. Through the Internet, she has contact with other quilters via e-mail groups, chat rooms, and blogs. There are quilting sites with information and classes, along with fabrics and quilting accessories […]
Quilting and Patchwork from b5media
Written by Mary Emma Allen [email] for b5media.
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