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Quilting and Patchwork

February 3rd, 2007

Yo-Yo Flowers - a New Twist on an Old Technique for Quilters

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

Quilt Pink Day Coming Soon

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

Crazy Quilt Necklaces - A Unique Quilting Idea

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

More About Quilt Copyright

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

Down Under Quilts

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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