Applique
We’ve discussed applique as one way to create a quilt, the art of stitching pieces of fabric onto a fabric background in various designs. Some quilters prefer this over piecing quilts. Others combine the two.
You also don’t have to limit applique to bed quilts and wall art. You can use applique on clothing and items […]
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THURSDAY THIRTEEN
Often it’s difficult to find inspiration for quilting designs. You feel you’ve made the same thing over and over, so want some new ideas. But where do you come up with something unique and different?
Here are some tips on finding inspiration and new ideas. Some may work for you.
Look at the different shades […]
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Our word this week is Applique. This is a technique or type of quilting whereby you stitch one piece of fabric onto another. One definition says it’s a piece of fabric cut out and stitched ornamentally to another.
Traditionally, the appliqued pieces made a specific design. They might be flowers, leaves, birds, animals, houses, geometrics and […]
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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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THURSDAY THIRTEEN
Do you like to try new qulting techniques? Perhaps there are some you haven’t even heard of. Some may be “as old as the hills” while others are new innovations. I know my daughter is continually informing me of ones she’s trying or desires to.
For Thursday Thirteen, I’m mention 13 Quilting/Fabric Art Techniques to […]
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Written by Mary Emma Allen [email] for b5media.
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