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Quilting and Patchwork

January 27th, 2008

Are There Quilting Secrets in Your Attic?

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Have you discovered old quilts and/or patches in your attic or a closet?  Are there quilting patterns there?   
When cleaning out a closet in the old farmhouse where I grew up, after my mom developed Alzheimer’s, I discovered some old quilting patches.  Some were simply pre-cut pieces and others consisted individual blocks with the pieces […]

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March 22nd, 2007

Do You Have a Quilting Muse?

Writers say they have “muses” that inspire them with their work.  Once at a writers’ workshop I attended, the teacher instructed us to describe our muse, either in words or a sketch. 
 Until then I didn’t even know I had a muse or was supposed to!  However, as I put pencil to paper, a whimsical lady […]

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January 23rd, 2007

Creating a Fascinating Memory Quilt Hanging

I received a flyer in the mail today telling me about cards for Creative Scrap Quilting projects.  What caught my attention was the picture of a delicate hanging with lace and patchwork heart.
Sewn to the heart were buttons, embroidery scissors, spoon, key, lacy glove, handkerchief, thimble and other embellishments.  Whether this was a memory creation, […]

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November 7th, 2006

Do You Collect Old Quilts?

Old quilts have always fascinated me…those made by family members and others.  I don’t have a large collection, but enjoy the ones I’ve accumulated, whether given to me as gifts, hand-me-downs or purchased.
I only wish I had a place to display more of them.  Our multi-generational home (hubby, daughter, son-in-law, two grandchildren, dog and assorted […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 5 comments

August 25th, 2006

The Fascination of Log Cabin Quilts

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 […]

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June 24th, 2006

Searching for Your Heritage Quilters

Some quilters like to know more about those in their past who influenced their quilting of the present.  As I research the story of my Trails End Quilters heritage http://trailsendquilters.blogspot.com ), I find I want to know more about those women who played a role in my past and who were quiltmakers, too.
I imagined that […]

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