Ruby McKim’s quilt patterns, instructions, and history now appear in the e-book, Two Hundred and One Vintage Quilt Patterns. These include the patterns and information in her famed book, 101 Patchwork Patterns, that quilters have enjoyed for years.
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Ruby McKim wrote the classic quilt pattern book, 101 Patchwork Patterns, many years ago. She became well-known in the quilting world before she died.
Now her granddaughter, Merrily McKim Tuohey, with the encouragment of Ruby’s family, has set up a web site, McKim Studios , with stories of her life, quilts, patterns, and other treasures.
At WomenFolk.com, […]
As I visit quilters who visit me, I’ve come across Bonnie Hunter’s Quiltville web site and the lovely “My Blue Heaven” free quilting pattern she offers. It’s quite appealing, especially if you like blue and white with touches of neutral tan/brown colors.
Bonnie has included numerous photos which give you step by step instructions in words and […]
I recently registered for the free e-mail newsletter at How to Quilt and received 10 free Halloween Patterns. Often you’ll receive bonuses when you register for newsletters. These is the current gift at the How to Quilt web site.
I enjoy receiving newsletters from online quilt and fabric shops, as well as from quilters and quilting bloggers. […]
The bedcoverings we refer to as quilts need not be solely patchwork or applique. Some quilts are created from needlework panels or squares. These are easy to tote projects you can work on away from home, while traveling, in a waiting room, in a car, at youngsters’ ball games.
You’ll find a multitude of designs…floral, pictorial, historical, […]
An American Quilt hanging on the wall of an American Studies classroom caught my attention when I was substitute teaching the other day. A former student had made it, using patterns with a connection with American history.
She had titled it “An American Quilt” and used 6 x 6-inch squares to form a wall hanging. Some of the […]
As I travel around the Internet, I discover many interesting quilting sites. The most recent one is the World Wide Quilting Page at www.quilt.com. It’s described as “serving the World’s Quilters since May 4, 1994.
Within its pages, you’ll find many things of interest for the quilter including:
*How to’s
*Glossary of terms
*Quilt Blocks with free patterns
*Mystery Quilts
*Beginning Guide […]
When I see quilts made with the “Schoolhouse” pattern in its many variations, I think of my years attending school in a one-room schoolhouse or my mother’s career teaching in one. In the book, Twentieth Century Quilts, 1900-1950 by Thomas K. Woodard and Blanche Greenstein, I viewed two of these “Schoolhouse” quilts, both in green […]
Log Cabin quilts have fascinated quilters for generations and have long been associated with American quiltmaking. This pattern evolved during America’s pioneer days and with its many variations has never lost its popularity.
The pattern relates to the pioneer log cabin built of logs stacked upon logs and a welcoming light in the window designated by […]
“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? […]
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Written by Mary Emma Allen [email] for b5media.
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