September 19th, 2006
Collecting quilts fascinates many people, whether they’re quilters, enjoy this handiwork, or appreciate America’s cultural heritage. However, quilts can be expensive and take up considerable space to store and display.
Why not collect quilting memorabilia or related items such as:
*Thimbles
*Pin cushions
*Calendars with quilt pictures
*Sewing boxes
*Needle books
*Note paper with quilt designs
Do you have a quilt related collection? […]
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September 18th, 2006
I browse through old magazines and find pictures of quilts, look at more in books of collectibles, and see some in family photos. I find myself fascinated by these older quilts and the stories they tell. Or the stories I imagine they tell.
So, I’ve begun another collection in my life…that of collecting pictures that remind me of […]
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September 18th, 2006
Quilters, from early days, have had stories to tell. They may not have realized they were making history, contributing to women’s heritage, and leaving a legacy in fabric art. Their stories fascinate their descendants and encourage women everywhere in the quilting world.
What’s your quilting story? You must write it down for yourself and your family, for […]
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September 15th, 2006
My daughter frequently comes home from book stores, gift shops, quilt shops, and yard sales with quilting and fabric art books we don’t have. Often these are older books, no longer in print.
Recently she found for me, Twentieth Century Quilts, 1900-1950 by Thomas K. Woodward and Blanche Greenstein with information, illustrations, and photos of quilts […]
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September 14th, 2006
Quilters, who enjoy creating quilts and other fiber art, become excited about the prospects of turning a hobby into a business. This seems a very easy step…doing something you enjoy and getting paid for it.
While this is an attractive goal, consider whether you’re up to facing the demands of customers and commission clients. Not all […]
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September 12th, 2006
Kaye Wood’s Quilting Newsletter for Sept. 12 contained some interesting information on the early history of quiltmaking. We often think of quilting and patchwork occurring in the early days of our country and possibly dating back to Europe.
However, according to the information here, quilts go back to early Egypt and China. Kaye’s newsletter mentions that “The earliest recorded
quilted garment was found on a carved, ivory figure of a pharaoh, dated to
be from around 3400 BC!”
We also learn […]
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September 12th, 2006
Fiber art and quilting exhibits need not be large events coordinated by regional, statewide, or national organizations. Quilting groups of any size can display their work and share their art with friends and neighbors in their locality.
My daughter’s group, Fiber Explorers, consisting of six friends who work in diverse styles, will exhibit their work throughout […]
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September 8th, 2006
Quilting newsletters and magazines are very valuable to quilters and fabric artists to answer questions, keep them up to date, and inspire them. You’ll eventually find your favorites, yet will still want to know about new ones.
Periodically, I mention here those I enjoy and new ones I discover.
I just received my latest e-mail issue of […]
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September 7th, 2006
Frequently when we think of quilts and quiltmaking, a quilt that is held together with hand or machine quilting comes to mind. However, some quilters tie their quilts. This is the method my grandmother used when she made 4-patch quilts for her grandchildren.
What is meant by tying a quilt?
Tying, or tufting as some quilters refer […]
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September 6th, 2006
I’ve noticed some of the quilting newsletters sometimes contain recipes. Also, quilters frequently publish cookbooks with recipes and food ideas from various members of a guild or online group. This collecting of recipes may date back to the early quilting bees which was a social time with food and fun along with working on quilts.
For […]
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