Feedsack fabrics fascinate me. So I collect them whenever I can. I haven’t done a great deal with those I’ve accumulated so far. But they bring back memories.
These are what Nanny used for many of the squares in the quilts she and I pieced for my sister, brothers and myself. The feed for the chickens on their […]
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“I’m patching patches!” exclaimed my daughter.
She was repairing the quilt or “blankie” I made for her son when he was born 13 years ago. It was crib blanket size in rail fence design. The colors were predominately green and yellow.
I recall, as we waited for Alex to arrive, his 4-year old sister Kara and I […]
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Discovering the origin or history behind various quilt patches or patterns has always fascinated me.
I’m starting a Pattern of the Week post and plan to mention a different one each week with history or interesting story associated with it.
If you have a patch or quilt design you particularly like or one that has special meaning for […]
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I’ve always found the history of quilts, quiltmaking, and quilters fascinating. I like to see pictures of the old quilts, read about their origins, and visit museums and exhibits.
An online resource for discovering information about old quilts, quilting, and quilters is Womenfolk.com. You also can subscribe to the History of Quilts Newsletter and receive updates from […]
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I’ve been writing travel articles for years and once was editor of a regional travel publication. Currently I write a travel column, Vagabond Traveler, for American Roads Travel Magazine.
I decided to expand upon this and write The “Green” Vagabond Traveler as a blog and see where it goes. Although the blog features traveling and what […]
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Awhile ago, I discussed calendar and tea towels as fabric for quilts and other items.
Recently, Isabelle shared with us her use of calendar towels:
My favorite use for calendar towels is to make either toss cushions if they can easily be divided into halves or frame them. They make great gifts for someone born in that year, […]
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The topic of copyright looms large in the quilting world with so many quilters making quilts and related items for sale these days. Those who create original designs naturally don’t want them copied for sale or competitions.
Those who use patterns designed by other quilters and published in books, magazines, and elsewhere often are confused regarding […]
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Even though the summer is drawing closer and children are going back to school, the Arts Bloggers still have many interesting ideas for you. These might be fun to consider if your schedule slows down after the youngsters are in school. Some of the ideas are “green,” made from recycled materials.
Cool Journal Tool
Try this fun […]
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What more fascinating subject for a child’s quilt than panda bears?
With the Olympics located in China, panda bears come to mind. There seems to be a fascination with these black and white bears with the black patches around their eyes. They’re native to southwestern and central western China. Because of their distinctive markings, they’ve been a […]
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A quilting cruise is a dream for my daughter and me. We think it would be such fun. (However, this year it’s out of the question because of my daughter’s illness…but we can dream and plan.)
So I’m always reading about them and trying to decide which would be the best. This morning, when I received […]
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