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THURSDAY THIRTEEN
Nowadays, quilters and fabric artists use many types of fabric, depending on whether the item they’re creating is useable/wearable art or something they hang on the wall.
Here are some fabrics used today and yesterday. Some may be named because of their content while others by the design. Some you may decide to try; others may […]
QuiltingAndPatchwork.com
THURSDAY THIRTEEN
Often it’s difficult to find inspiration for quilting designs. You feel you’ve made the same thing over and over, so want some new ideas. But where do you come up with something unique and different?
Here are some tips on finding inspiration and new ideas. Some may work for you.
Look at the different shades […]
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Of course there are more than 13 quilters/fabric artists of note. Some of these have come into my life, others I’ve learned from, still more I enjoy their work or reading about them.
Are there Quilters of Note in your life? They may not be well-known or famous, but have played a role in your quilting.
Nanny, […]
QuiltingAndPatchwork.com
THURSDAY THIRTEEN
What do you use, reuse and recycle for your quilting and fabric art? Where do you find these items so you stay on a frugal budget?
There are any number of places to acquire the items you need for quilting, patchwork, fabric art, and fiber art. Yes, some you will want to have new. Howeve, […]
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The names of quilting groups and guilds fascinate me…this bonding together of friends with a common interest. Some names are so imaginative; others have historic reference; still more reflect the area of the country where they’re located.
Here are 13 I’ve come across:
Flying Needles Quilt Guild
Friendsville Memorial Guild
Patchwork Piecers
Heritage Quilt Guild
Walnut Valley Quilers Guild
Prairie Quilters
Emma Creek Quilt […]
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What projects are you working on while watching the Olympics? Perhaps you’ve started a project inspired by the Olympics or China. If you’re like many quilters, you simply can’t sit there. You must have something you’re doing regarding your quilting art.
I’ll mention 13 possibilities today. You may be doing something else. Why not share as […]
QuiltingAndPatchwork.com
THURSDAY THIRTEEN
Do you like to try new qulting techniques? Perhaps there are some you haven’t even heard of. Some may be “as old as the hills” while others are new innovations. I know my daughter is continually informing me of ones she’s trying or desires to.
For Thursday Thirteen, I’m mention 13 Quilting/Fabric Art Techniques to […]
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In keeping with the Christmas in July theme, I’ll name recipes quilters might enjoy trying. You don’t have to wait until December to stir and sample. Try them out at your next quilting get together and have a Christmas in July experience.
Some of these are festive; others are more ordinary but will serve as your basic […]
HomeBizNotes.com
THURSDAY THIRTEEN
When you decide to expand your quilting or fabric arts hobby into a business, whether it’s simply making and selling a few items a year or earning a major income from it, you’ll need a name.
What can you use that’s catchy, yet descriptive?
Sometimes you may incorporate your own name or initials. Others may be […]
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Many quilters quilt for the love of this art and find it a relaxing and enjoyable hobby. Others develop their hobby into a business. These businesses, money making endeavors, can take many forms.
I’ll list 13 ideas today for Thursday Thirteen:
1. Making quilts for sale
2. Teaching quiltmaking and fabric art workshops
3. Teaching how to dye and […]
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Written by Mary Emma Allen [email] for b5media.
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