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Quilting and Patchwork

March 13th, 2008

Quilting with a St. Patrick’s Day Influence

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 Quilts with a St. Patrick’s Day or Irish influence permeate our history in names and colors.  Many of the quilts of our ancestors had names that revealed that origin and the phrase, “the luck of the Irish.”
These included: Irish Chain, Double Irish Chain, Double Irish Chain, Four-Leaf Clover, Triple Irish Chain, Shamrock and others.  Then […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 10 comments

February 21st, 2008

Sources for Free Quilt & Project Patterns

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Frequently you’ll find sources of quilting patterns for various projects on the Internet that you don’t have to pay for. 
*A fabric store web site that offers free patterns using the fabrics they sell.
*A quilter’s blog may have free patterns along with tutorials.
*An online quilting supply store may offer free patterns along with those you can purchase.
*A […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 3 comments

February 14th, 2008

Heart Quilt Patterns & More…All Free!

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Heart patterns for Valentine’s Day.  Even though you won’t have time to make it this year’s occasion, keep this project in mind for the future and for giving as a gift.
Jen at Domestik Goddess has a delightful “Mosaic Hearts” free pattern on her blog.  Included is a video, by creator Beth Lancaster, to guide you with the construction.  This […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments