Brief History of Quilting

By Heather Allen
Quilting is the art of stitching through padding that has been placed between 2 layers of cloth. It was believed to have been invented by the Americans in the 19th Century. However this is not true. In fact, quilting has been around in Egypt since 3,400 BC. Certainly one of the earliest […]

Quilting Memories for the Future

By Benetta Strydom
My earliest memories of my grandmother are connected to her busy with some kind of needlecraft. She was keen on sewing, quilting and crocheting.
As she grew older, she wanted to leave an heirloom to each of her grandchildren. At that stage, guided by the ignorance of youth, I declined her offer.
Then, my […]

Quilting Frame Plans Save Money And Provide A New Creative Outlet

By Wade Robins
If you are going to do any job properly then you need the best tools possible. Investing in proper quilting equipment will infinitely enhance the quilts that you produce, regardless of your talents and abilities. A quilting frame and quilting frame plans are just some of the tolls that can ensure that […]

Choosing Quilting Fabric

By Heather Allen
When making a handmade quilt, a person is not only producing a thing of beauty, but they are also demonstrating their expertise in the skills required to make such an object. A well produced handmade quilt will show the love as well as the personality of the person who has produced it […]

Quilting Patterns- Make The Most Of Your Fabric

By Wade Robins
Quilting patterns were few and far between several years ago when the art of quilting actually took a nosedive, but now it is back and more popular than ever and so are the quilting patterns as a result! There are literally thousands of quilting patterns to choose from at the moment. They […]

Quilting Tips- Things That Every Quilter Should Know

By Wade Robins
If you watch an expert quilt then you will be forgiven for thinking that it is an easy task. If you have ever tried it then you will know that that is definitely not the case. There have been various methods applied over the years to try and make quilting that […]

Tips On Finding Great New Quilting Patterns and Ideas

By Heather Allen
At some stage even the most experienced and creative quilters will find that they have run out of ideas. Other quilters will want to try some new technique or look at new themes in order to keep their quilting fun. Luckily for these people and for you there are plenty of places […]

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