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Quilting and Patchwork

February 28th, 2008

Thursday Thirteen - 13 Star Quilt Patterns

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 Throughout quilting history, there have been numerous quilt patterns with the word “star” in them.  Many are very intricate with a multitude of tiny pieces.  Others, like the one  now on our bed that originally I made for my mother-in-law, have larger star points and pieces.
I thought it fun to list at least 13 star quilt […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment

February 24th, 2008

Quilt Block Swaps

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 Many of you probably have been involved in quilt block swaps with quilting friends who gather in your neighborhood or ones you know online or through the mail.  Trading blocks on various themes can be a great deal of fun.
My daughter does many of these, both with her local fiber arts group and online groups.  […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 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 16th, 2008

Idea for a Quick Scenic Quilt

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 As I browsed the newsletter from Snowy River Quilts, I found a really fun idea for a colorful quilt that you can make quickly.  The specific directions weren’t there, but from the picture, you can use your imagination.
By using scenic fabrics, you can combine them to create a 3 x 3 block quilt.  These patterns they suggested […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 5 comments

January 31st, 2008

Home Quilter Develops International Business

Most quilters and fabric artists begin in their homes.  For some this art remains a hobby.  Others develop it into a business that may evolve into sales through markets in their local area, throughout the country, and even internationally.
Rhonda Jordal, of Forest City, IA, owner of Memories and Keepsake Quilts, has rocketed to fame in […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 4 comments

January 30th, 2008

The Beauty of Quilts Transcends All Languages

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Even though we may speak different languages and don’t understand one another in words, the beauty of quilts transcends this barrier.  Quilts speak to us no matter what our language or country.
I discovered this when received a short comment on a post here at Quilting and Patchwork and took a look at her blog, Bahar - Patchwork.  […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 2 comments

January 28th, 2008

Fabulous Fan Quilts

QuiltingAndPatchwork.com  Although this book, Fantastic Fans, features more modern innovative fan patterns, I discovered an intriguing fan quilt  at Island Ashley, (1850’s American) Japanese Fan Quilt with three breathtaking photos.
These early quilts of silk with fan patterns were influenced, according to the author, by Japanese designs in the mid 1800’s.  They’re very delicate, and when antique, like […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments