Fabric Beads
I came home to find my daughter painting small rolls of fabric with intricate designs. They were about 1 1/2 inches long, and cylindrical. She had rolled fabric and secured it with an adhesive. This particular day, she used Fabri-Tac. However, Beth says you can use Elmer’s glue, mod podge, and other adhesives.
When […]
Applique
We’ve discussed applique as one way to create a quilt, the art of stitching pieces of fabric onto a fabric background in various designs. Some quilters prefer this over piecing quilts. Others combine the two.
You also don’t have to limit applique to bed quilts and wall art. You can use applique on clothing and items […]
Trunk Show Displays
Quilters sometimes use old trunks, or reproduction trunks, for transporting and displaying their quilts for shows, workshops, and lectures. The trunks add appeal to the display and a bit of nostalgia to their talk or workshop.
This way, they can share their wonderful collection of items in a unique way:
Antique quilts
Fabric art
Wearable art
Samples of […]
Arts Bloggers
The Arts Bloggers provide ideas and inspiration for our crafty projects. It’s fun to be part of this group. I hope you find something that fun to do or learn about.
Boo-tacular Halloween crafts
Chloe at Tangled Thread has put together a list of her favorite free patterns for Halloween crafts - for all […]
Bloggy Giveaways
Stay tuned for the Bloggy Giveaways beginning Monday, October 27. You won’t want to miss it at Quilting and Patchwork.
I’ll be offering the book of inspirations, The Friendship Quilt. It’s filled with unique illustrations and quotes from quilters.
Instructions for entering will be here.
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Time for Tea Parties
Tea parties for hospitality were a tradition in my mom’s family. So I continued these when she became ill with Alzheimer’s. They also were highlights when my grandchildren and I visited her at the nursing home.
Tea time when quilters meet is a fun tradition, too. When I’ve visited my daughter’s quilting group, a cup of tea […]
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THURSDAY THIRTEEN
Nowadays, quilters and fabric artists use many types of fabric, depending on whether the item they’re creating is useable/wearable art or something they hang on the wall.
Here are some fabrics used today and yesterday. Some may be named because of their content while others by the design. Some you may decide to try; others may […]
Blogtober Fest Winners
We’ve reached the end of Blogtober Fest and I’ve heard from the Quilting and Patchwork winners with their addresses. Thank you, everyone, for participating and leaving comments. It was very enjoyable to read your comments and to know I’d inspired many of you as well as stimulating memories.
10/7 Giveaway - Carla is the […]
DESIGN WALL FABRIC
Maggie requested help from other quilters. Perhaps you can help her find the fabric she desires for her Design Wall.
I am looking for a heavy weight cotton flannel to cover a design wall. I found a source that sold pressing flannel which was double napped cotton flannel but it no longer carries the […]
SHARING MEMORIES
Thank you, my readers and fellow quilt lovers, for sharing your memories and experiences with “blankies” and quilts your grandmothers or moms made you. I hope you’re writing them down, taking pictures of the quilts if they still exist, and preserving these memories for future generations.
I’d like to share some of these with other […]
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