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Quilting and Patchwork

July 1st, 2007

You Want to Quilt But Can’t Sew

Quilting fascinates you and the idea of making a quilt seems like a neat project.  But you don’t know how to sew! 
Nowadays, there are online resources to help you get started with sewing…and ultimately making a quilt or piece of fabric art.
Chloe, at Tangled Thread, has published a post, Online help for learning to sew, […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 3 comments

January 31st, 2007

Sewing (and Quilting)…a Lost Art?

When I was growing up, quilting and sewing were common household tasks.  Mothers and grandmothers taught the younger generations to sew and quilt, just as they did to cook.  I also had Aunt Mary, a neighbor who was the sewing leader in the 4-H Club.  My mother, although she was a busy farmwife, sewed dresses for my sister […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 1 comment

November 30th, 2006

Quilted Christmas Ornaments

Quilted and appliqued Christmas ornaments add color and interest to your tree and your home during the holiday season.  You may want to make these yourself or find them at craft and Christmas shops.
Cathy, at the Tangled Thread  blog (www.tangledthread.com) features a number of Christmas ornaments you may want to make.  These include: a Yo-Yo […]

By Mary Emma Allen -- 4 comments