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Quilting and Patchwork

December 11th, 2006

Making Yo-Yo Quilts & Decorations for the Holidays

Old-time patchwork can be turned into Christmas gifts and decorations.  Yo-yo’s, which once were very popular with quilters, seem to evoke a great deal of interest when I write about them.  Some quilters contact me concerning their memories making these as children and with their children.  Other quilters want to know how to make yo-yo’s.
These decorative […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

August 9th, 2006

Q & A - What’s an Easy Quilt for a Beginner?

“What’s an easy quilt for a beginner?” has been a frequent question over the years.  How can someone make a quilt fairly quickly and without a great deal of difficulty so they don’t become discouraged?
I found that a quilt made with 7-inch squares could be made easily and quickly.  Why did I choose 7-inch squares?  […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments