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Quilting and Patchwork

October 8th, 2007

Beading Poll at Quilting & Patchwork

Responses I’ve received to my post, Beading Retreats - Do Quilters Attend These? inspired me to set up a poll at Quilting & Patchwork.
Check it out and let me know your thoughts.  Also, share in the comments, your experiences with using beads and/or buttons in your quilting and quilting art.
I’ve asked:  Do you use beads and buttons […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

June 24th, 2007

Button! Button! Quilters Are Using More Buttons

           Quilters and fabric artists find buttons a popular embellishment in their work.  Some may sew on an occasional button.  Others practically cover their piece with these interesting attachments.
I’ve always enjoyed collecting buttons, ever since I explored my grandmother’s and mother’s button jars.  In days ago, ladies didn’t run to the store for buttons.  They […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 5 comments