February 3rd, 2007
You’ll find a delightful idea for using yo-yo’s as flowers in the latest issue of Quilter’s Newsletter Magazine. Also, online, there is a free pattern for this Yo-Yo Tree.
If you have, or can obtain, the March issue of this magazine, you’ll find more information on Gathered Yo-Yo Flowers in the “Quiltmakers’ Workshop” portion.
Have fun making […]
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August 22nd, 2006
Check to see if your favorite quilt shop is participating on Quilt Pink Day, September 30, (www.quiltpink.com ) to support the fight against breast cancer through the Susan G. Korman Foundation. American Patchwork & Quilting magazine has organized this quilting day.
Quilters around the country will meet at participating quilt shops, make a pink and white block for […]
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July 28th, 2006
Quilts as necklaces or pendants! What a fanciful idea. I discovered a brief mention and some photos of Crazy Quilt Necklaces in the Summer 2006 issue of Cloth Paper Scissors, p. 9. (www.quiltingarts.com).
Karen Zoback of Woodstown, NJ creates these whimsical necklaces with crazy quilt designs. She even will personalize the necklaces utilizing pieces of favorite and […]
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July 2nd, 2006
Whether it involves copyrighting your own patterns and designs or how you can use someone else’s, this issue becomes of concern to quilters, especially those who are considering selling quilts and fabric art or teaching this folk art.
Can you use someone else’s pattern for a quilt you’re going to sell? Can someone commission you to […]
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June 28th, 2006
My daughter enjoys learning about quilts, quilters, and quilting techniques from Australia, or Down Under. She’s found a favorite magazine for keeping up on that country’s quilting and patchwork is Down Under Quilts.
By reading about quilters in other countries, you learn of similarities and differences, but find that the love of quilting builds a bond […]
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