Quilting and Patchwork

August 28th, 2008

Quilting Tips - Should You Use Straight or Bias Binding?

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Quilters sometimes are in a quandry whether to use straight or bias binding on their projects. 

Is one easier to make?
Is one easier to use?
Is one better to use than the other?

Here’s some useful information at Quilted Paradise - Bias Binding vs. Straight Binding.  It should help you decide which you want to use, and when […]

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July 11th, 2008

Taking the Mystery Out of Mystery Quilting

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I’ve heard about mystery quilting and the fact you don’t know what the results will be when you start.  However, I’d never participated in one of these projects. I came across a very complete description of mystery quilting, as well as how to conduct a session in your group, at Quilted Paradise. 
A mystery quilt is […]

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June 27th, 2008

Great Tutorial on Binding a Quilt

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Have trouble binding your quilt or fabric art pieces?  I’ve generally find other ways to finish my work other than doing a separate binding. 
Shelly Q, at Quilted Paradise, has written an excellent tutorial, The Finishing Touch, about bindings.  It’s complete with phots that explain the process.  Take a look.
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June 4th, 2008

Tools for Quilters - a Suggested List

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 Using the correct tools for a job usually makes it go faster and seem easier.  Finding the quilting tools that help you is important.
At Quilted Paradise, you’ll find a really good list of suggested quilting tools with the where’s and when’s of using them.  This is great information for the beginning quilter, as well as […]

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May 15th, 2008

Tips on Repairing & Storing Your Quilts

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Old quilts are treasures, if not in monetary value, than as family keepsakes.  However, many of them are well worn, so need repairs…perhaps minor, but sometimes major to keep from deteriorating further.
At the Quilted Paradise site, we learn Some Easy Steps for Repairing Your Quilt and Tips on Storing Your Quilt.  You may find handy hints […]

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April 18th, 2008

Rag Quilts Are All the Rage

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Rag quilts, those interesting patchwork pieces with frayed edges around each patch, really are attractive and very popular.  When my daughter began making one and showed me what she was doing, I wondered, “That won’t look good.  It goes against all the rules of sewing, leaving those frayed edges.”
However, her quilt of muted blues and […]

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