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Quilting and Patchwork

November 12th, 2007

Quilters - Are You Getting Enough Exercise?

“Exercise!” you exclaim.  “How do I find time for that.  I have a family to care for, a job or quilting deadlines, etc., etc., etc.”
After reading Kendra’s post, The Winter Season Affects Blood Pressure, at A Hearty Life, you may want to take a look at your exercise routine (or lack of) and your diet during the […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 3 comments

October 7th, 2007

[Alzheimer’s] “Quilt to Remember” National Tour in Progress

The Alzheimer’s Foundation of America’s “Quilt to Remember,” creating awareness of Alzheimer’s disease is on national tour.  A very informative story about the quilt and it’s origin can be found at Alzheimer’s Weekly, “A Quilt to Remember” - National Tour, written by Peter Berger.
“The exhibit is made of large panels crafted by individuals, including some […]

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October 4th, 2007

Tips for Machine Quilting in Sections

Instead of bundling the entire quilt around your sewing machine and trying to maneuver it as you sew, why not quilt in sections?  In the current issue of the Quilted Paradise Newsletter, you’ll find some tips for doing just this, dividing your quilt into sections and quilting a piece at a time.
The article appropriately is, […]

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September 7th, 2006

Q & A - Why Tie a Quilt?

Frequently when we think of quilts and quiltmaking, a quilt that is held together with hand or machine quilting comes to mind.  However, some quilters tie their quilts.  This is the method my grandmother used when she made 4-patch quilts for her grandchildren.
What is meant by tying a quilt? 
Tying, or tufting as some quilters refer […]

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