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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
“How do I make money from my quiltmaking and fiber arts?” quilters often ask me. Many would like to turn their hobby into a way to earn money, whether part time or as a full time business.
For a number of years, when my daughter was small, I operated a quiltmaking business in my home. I made quilts […]
Signature Quilts take on many forms and have evolved over the years. Sometimes they may be considered a type of friendship quilt. A number of quilting friends contribute blocks to this project. The quilt may be given as a gift for someone who is moving, for a person getting married or having an anniversary. Perhaps […]
Thinking about my daughter’s mini quilt album, inspired me finally to put together an album about my Trails End Quilters heritage. I’ve been researching my Trails End ancestry and the quilters who lived on this farm that was in my mother’s family for nearly 200 years.
My grandmother, Emma Tipple, who taught me quiltmaking when I was 8 […]
During times of sadness quilters often find themselves turning to quilting. When my mom was in the nursing home, I’d bring my writing. A friend did her knitting when she sat with her mother. Sometimes I also sat and quilted and Mother, whenever she realized what I was doing (she was afflicted with Alzheimer’s), would talk […]
I enjoy stories that revolve around quilting, whether they take place in years ago or have a modern setting. Jennifer Chiaverini, in her Elm Creek Quilters novels alternates between the past and present. Sometimes these occur in different novels; other occasions there are flashbacks within the same novel.
Some novels may have a short scene involving quilting, […]
With all the new innovations in quiltmaking, you’ll discover that adorning quilts, hangings, and fabric art with beads has become very popular. There are classes on this and books written about the various techniques.
Some quilt artists use only a few beads and adornments, while others complete their work with numerous beads of different colors, […]
By participating in contests and exhibits, quilters can develop more recognition in the quilt world. Your work will be judged with and by your colleagues and your name will become better known.
Some exhibits require that your quilt be juried before it’s accepted for display. You receive a great feeling of achievement when yours […]
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