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FRUGAL or “GREEN” QUILTING TIPS
Since “green,” recycling and frugality are buzz words these days, I’m collecting tips from quilters and fabric artists that reflect these. I think quilters have always been frugal and used and re-used their supplies.
However, it’s fun to see how others are using up and re-using.
Jean Murray, quilter and b5 blogger at […]
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Finding space for your quilting and sewing is a challenge for many of us. For instance, in our multi-generational household, my daughter has one side of the living room for sewing machine, cabinets and bookcases, along with cutting table. When she does her dyeing, it’s at the kitchen sink and counter, or in the bathtub.
Some […]
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I mentioned in a previous post, Christmas in July as Quilters Get an Early Start on the Holidays, that Quilting and Patchwork, as well as All Holiday Cafe and several other Lifestyles bloggers are posting periodically on this topic throughout the month.
Here are a five ideas for early holiday preparations:
1. Many fabric stores run special […]
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Dating fabrics, old and newer, can be a fascinating project. Do you have fabric, either in your stash or in quilts, that you wonder how old it is and where it came from?
I’ve come across fabrics, quilt pieces and whole quilts in my mom’s accumulations and those of my husband’s grandmother. Checking out those fabrics […]
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The recent announcement of Tasha Tudor’s death, at age 92, brought back memories of my meeting with her years ago. Perhaps some of you have her enchantingly illustrated books, have read them yourself or to your children.
Apparently Tasha didn’t make many quilts, yet her lifestyle was condusive to it. She was involved constantly in the crafts of […]
Do you know the value of your quilt(s)?
*The quilt or hanging you just made
*The quilt you purchased at a yard sale or auction for a low price
*The quilt Grandma or Great Grandma made
*The old quilt in the attic that has holes, but still has good sections, too, with intricate hand quilting
*The quilt that a child […]
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Many quilters and fabric artists find these activities are good for their mental health and alleviating depression. Perhaps you’re going through a stressful time in your life. Why not concentrate on your creative quilting activities?
In addition to giving you something to concentrate on when your thoughts could delve into darkness, quilting and it’s related arts […]
Marijke Durning at Help My Hurt passed along the “E” for Excellent Award to Quilting and Patchwork. She explains:
I’ve been the benefit of people mentioning Help My Hurt and Marijke: nurse turned writer, so it’s my turn to mention my top 10.
Thanks so much, Marijke, for this recognition. It’s exciting to discover my blog suddenly receiving an award I […]
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Labeling your quilts and other fabric art projects with at least your name and date becomes important to help you keep a record, keep track of them at shows, and provide indentification for future generations.
I wish so much there was a name or initials on the quilt my mom and dad received as a wedding gift. If Mother […]
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Written by Mary Emma Allen [email] for b5media.
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