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Quilting and Patchwork

July 14th, 2006

Is There a “Correct” Quilting Fabric?

When I began making quilts again in the 1970s Bicentennial Era, a controversy was going on regarding the “correct” fabric to use in quilts…100% cotton of cotton/polyester blend.
The traditionalists insisted you should use only cotton as the early quiltmakers did.  With cotton/polyester blends becoming popular for clothing and household items, some quilters began to use […]

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June 24th, 2006

Quilting with Barbara Brackman

For those desiring to learn more about America’s quilting heritage, the history of patterns, and fabrics, check into books researched and written by Barbara Brackman.  Since our quilting history and patchwork heritage fascinate me, I enjoy learning from Barbara’s books. 
Barbara also has done much research into the quilters and quilting of the Civil War era, […]

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May 11th, 2006

Sarah Jane’s Pioneer Quilt

As a children’s author, as well as a quilter, I’ve written stories about the pioneers.  One of my favorites, and that of children in schools where I present workshops, is Sarah Jane’s Daring Deed.  It has appeared in four magazines as well as an anthology and coloring book. I’m now developing a picture book version and […]

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