Decorating with quilts presents many possibilities. The quilts may be old or new, pieces salvaged and framed, quilts repaired and reconstructed and many other quilted items that add interest and color to the room’s decor.
An interesting article at STLtoday.com’s lifestyle section, Family Heirlooms Make This House a Home, by Susan Fadem with photos by Laurie Skrivan, […]
If you don’t want to miss any of Jennifer Chiaverini’s Elm Creek Quilter’s novels, check out the latest…The New Year’s Quilt. I haven’t read it yet, but it’s on my “must read” list. It’s also on my Christmas list!
Another novel, The Winding Ways Quilt, has not yet been released. Although in some stores you can […]
The Home Biz Notes post, My Mother, The Country Grocer, won this round of the b5 Business Channel’s “Apprentice” type challenge, an ongoing 8-week contest, with a different version each week. This week we were to tell the prototype business owner, Kay, a success story.
I chose to relate the story of my mom, who influenced […]
I often mention my mom in my writing here at Quilting and Patchwork because she started me quiltmaking again. (I first learned this art sitting beside my grandmother when I was 8-years old.) During the Bicentennial Years of 1975-76, quiltmaking experienced a revival in the United States.
The lady making quilts and selling them in Mother’s country […]
As you scurry about filling last minute quilting and fabric art orders, getting gifts finished for family and making other holiday preparations, you might like to take a look at some Quilting and Patchwork posts about gift wrapping and giving for inspiration.
Gift Wrapping With Quilt Fabric
Using Fabric for Gift Wrap
Christmas Showcase for Quilters and Other Crafters
From […]
I’d never seen a Bug Jar Quilt until yesterday. Now I seem to see them wherever I look!
Has this become the latest fad or craze in the quilting world? They are fascinating and some patterns appear very easy to make.
Bug Jar Quilts simply consist of jar shapes, representing those children use for catching lightening bugs. […]
“I won! I won!” I heard my daughter exclaim.
“What did you win?”
“A journal,” Beth explained.
She had entered a drawing at Sue Bleiweiss’s blog and received this journal. Check out Beth’s Meandering Threads blog for more details and photos of the journal. You’ll also find on Sue’s blog descriptions for making these, too.
I’m […]
So often you are rushed and stressed this time of year as you finish shopping, attend school holiday programs, do extra baking, possibly deal with stormy weather, and finish last minute quilting orders or gifts for family.
While you’re scurrying about, remember the importance of a smile.
1. Smiling makes you feel better. Yes, admit it…even if you […]
At this time of year, there often are many holiday bazaars and craft shows where you can display and sell your quilts and fabric items. Perhaps you have some other crafts for your booth or table as well.
Preparation generally is the key to having success at a show…in terms of people coming to your booth […]
So often it’s difficult to think about healthy eating and have time to prepare the meals we should during the holiday season.
*We forget to eat well ourselves.
*If there are children in the household, we may get too busy to make sure their diet is always well balanced.
*We get too busy finishing qulting and fabric art projects, […]
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