Quilters generally are fascinated with collecting quilts, old and new, and of various sizes. It seems like a treasure when we find quilts in the family made by relatives years ago. Or perhaps we’ll discover old quilts in thrift shops and antique shops, online and at shows.
However, single quilt blocks and groups of blocks make […]
The pioneer quiltmakers created most of their quilts from scraps, pieces of fabric left from other sewing projects or outgrown clothing that still had some sturdy material. Generally they didn’t purchase lengths of fabric solely for the purpose of quiltmaking. Even the backs of some of the quilts were made from larger pieces of fabric […]
Linda Cantrell’s workshop, Still Life With Bottles, at the World Quilt and Textile Show sounded fascinating to my daughter, so she decided to take it. The hanging she started at the show is coming along nicely and is something different from anything I’ve seen.
I mentioned Linda Cantrell’s workshop in a previous post (http://www.quiltingandpatchwork.com/2006/08/21/quilters-private-retreat-attending-a-quilt-show/ ), but I didn’t […]
As I look at quilt blocks found among family memorabilia or pieces saved from a quilt made for my mother’s wedding, I realize these are quilts that span time and generations. They were made more than 75 years ago, perhaps longer.
What was the story behind them? Who made them?
I know that the quilt was made […]
When we think of a quilt or fiber arts business, we usually think of creating products from fabric for sale. These can be made on commission or for speculation.
However, when I was writing the quilt business column for magazines, I discovered related or spin-off businesses quilters became involved in. Some of these didn’t even involve […]
Threads for quilting may vary depending on the effect you want to achieve, the materials you’re using, and where you’re using it…for decorative effect or stitching pieces together. Also, consideration should be given to the planned use of the piece. Will it be a bed quilt or a decorative hanging?
Since you’re putting a great deal […]
Log Cabin quilts have fascinated quilters for generations and have long been associated with American quiltmaking. This pattern evolved during America’s pioneer days and with its many variations has never lost its popularity.
The pattern relates to the pioneer log cabin built of logs stacked upon logs and a welcoming light in the window designated by […]
How disappointing to acquire an old quilt, whether one in your family or one you’ve purchased, and discover no identifying markings. The quiltmaker has not left initials, date, or other signature.
However, I guess I can’t complain too much about the maker of my mom’s wedding quilt, even though I’d like very much to know who created […]
Check to see if your favorite quilt shop is participating on Quilt Pink Day, September 30, (www.quiltpink.com ) to support the fight against breast cancer through the Susan G. Korman Foundation. American Patchwork & Quilting magazine has organized this quilting day.
Quilters around the country will meet at participating quilt shops, make a pink and white block for […]
My daughter experienced what she called her “own private retreat,” consisting of two days at the World Quilt & Textile Show. She attended a lecture, took a day-long quilting workshop, browsed through the displays and vendors’ booths, and enjoyed a relaxing overnight at the hotel.
This is the type of excursion only quilters understand, an opportunity to […]
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