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Quilting and Patchwork

November 29th, 2007

5 Favorite November Posts at Quilting & Patchwork

  When I write about quilting, patchwork and fabric art, I find some topics  spark my readers’ and my interest more than others.  I’ll share five that seem to be favorites in November. 
Let me know if there were others that you found  interesting, helpful, or just plain fun to read.
*What Do Quilters Use for Storing Buttons?
*Quilers, […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

November 6th, 2007

Restoring Old Quilts - Saving a Piece of History & Family Memories

  The desire to save old quilts, whether those in our family, something found at a yard sale, or ones rescued from the dump, runs strong in quilters and anyone involved in our quilting heritage.  Family quilts take on new meaning when we can salvage at least something made by grandmother, great grandmother, aunts, cousins and other relatives.
Gina/Thimbelina has […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 2 comments

May 14th, 2007

Listen to Nancy Kirk’s Quilt Restoration Teleseminars

Quilt restoration expert, Nancy Kirk, holds free quilt restoration teleseminars for those who want to know more about this topic.  She has one scheduled for Tuesday, May 15.
Also, if you can’t join Nancy at the teleseminars, she has replays available here.  Nancy also teaches live quilt restoration workshops.
This is one of the neat aspects of today’s […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

February 26th, 2007

Nancy Kirk’s Quilt Restoration Teleseminars

Nancy Kirk, a specialist in quilt restoration, quilt dating, and appraising, conducts workshops and teleseminars on these topics.  Recently she held a free teleseminar and I was disappointed that I was away that evening.
So imagine my delight when I received a message that Nancy has, online, an audio recording of this teleseminar here…… 
Nancy also has available on […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments

January 4th, 2007

Quilters - Do You Read the Monday Minute?

Do you read Nancy Kirk’s Monday Minute each week?  I came across Nancy’s web site  and subscribed to her newsletter.  Each Monday, I receive an e-mail reminder of her Monday Minute.  I’ve found it a very inspiring way to begin my week.  Nancy gives me insight into quilting and life and much to think about as […]

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July 6th, 2006

Caring for Your Quilts

Caring for your quilts, whether they’re heirloom ones or those you’ve recently created, should be of concern to all quilters and collectors.  How do you keep those old quilts from deteriorating?  What’s the best way to save your newly made quilts?
Nancy Kirk (http://www.kirkcollection.com/) offers a free Quilt Care Course.  She’ll send you, through your e-mail, lessons that […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 0 comments