“Jelly rolls for quilters!” I wondered, when I first saw this term used at an online store. “Are they selling foods for quilting bees online or sustenence for quilters when they’re working long into the night on a project?”
Further research revealed that these jelly rolls consist of fabric pieces. They’ve been introduced by Moda Fabrics […]
Did you read Peter Rabbit when you were a child or to your children? Do you enjoy the stories of Beatrix Potter? Her tales have been among favorite children’s stories for decades.
Now Beatrix Potter, with Peter Rabbit and his friends, are influencing quiltmakers. At the Snow River Quilts web site I discovered the delightful Garden […]
My daughter Beth and I had fun this morning searching through the scrap baskets at the local quilt shop. Beth needed some thread for her current fabric art project. So, of course, we browsed the shop and chatted with other quilters who were out on this bitter cold, near zero day in New Hampshire.
“Not even […]
In northern climates, we’ve been experiencing colder weather and snow. So as February reaches the mid-mark, our thoughts begin to turn to” spring and flowers and sun. Julie of Big Horn Quilts in Greybull, WY mentions this in her newsletter and got me thinking about the longer days, flowers, and warmer weather that’s coming before […]
I’ve posted a new poll on the blog (scroll down the right side) so you can let me know which fabric you prefer to use for your quilting and fabric art. We have so many options available to us nowadays.
Question: Which type of fabric do you prefer for your quilting and fabric art?
The possible choices: […]
Nowadays, with quiltmaking evolving into fabric and fiber art, combination fabrics have become popular. However, when I became involved in the revival of quiltmaking during the “Bicentennial Years” in the US (1975-76), quite a controversy was gong on concerning the merits of one hundred precent cotton fabric vs cotton/polyester fabric.
Some quiltmakers asserted that unless you […]
Quilters and fabric artists simply can’t resist fabric and are always adding to their “stash.” When I was operating a quiltmaking business I used the excuse that I never knew what colors or designs my customers would want. Actually it did come in handy to have a large selection of fabrics to choose from when […]
My daughter and I browse through the second hand store in our little town for quilting “treasure.” Sometimes we find clothing for the children, mittens for cold weather, an interesting dish or cup, cook books, and other odds and ends.
When we stop by, the owners remark, “You’re having a mother/daughter outing,” and laugh because we often make […]
Now is a good time of year for sales…either sales where you’re looking to purchase quilting supplies and quilted items or where you’re desiring to move the items you made which didn’t sell for Christmas.
As you visit brick-and-mortar stores or browse the online ones, you’ll see many fabrics and other supplies on sale. Numerous e-newsletters I receive […]
The quilt is well worn from love and use. However, I found it so interesting when a friend brought it out of her closet to spread over a table we were using for a display.
“What interesting fabrics with designs for children,” I remarked.
She explained the quilt had been made from outgrown dresses and play outfits […]
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