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One of the most tedious aspects of quilting is cutting all those pieces of fabric. Rotary cutters allow quick and easy cutting of multiple pieces of fabric in very precise shapes and sizes....Read More
Everything today is made by machines - cold, impersonal, identical. Fifteen thousand other people are wearing the exact same shirt that you just bought from the Gap. Think about it: you'd probably be a lot ...Read More
Electric Quilt software gives the user an option for tracing images. Quilters can use the tracings to create applique patches or a quilting motif. Images for Electric Quilt 5 must be in a bitmap (BMP) file. ...Read More
Fabric selection is at the heart of quilt making because of its effect on a quilt's color palette, pattern and overall design. Categorizing a quilt is usually based on the fabric's texture, pattern, fiber and ...Read More
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Quilting adds texture and appeal to any type of garment, but it can be especially eye-catching on a vest. Adding quilting as an embellishment when making a vest is a relatively easy project, as long as you ...Read More
Quilting is a time-honored tradition in which anyone can partake. The quilting process is straightforward and allows a quilter to get creative with patterns and colors. The great thing about making a quilt is ...Read More
Seeking a qualified quilt appraiser is important when trying to determine the value of a family heirloom for insurance purposes or for sale purposes. No two quilt appraisers are alike. As such, it is important ...Read More
A rotary cutter can be a quilter's best friend, but it is occasionally necessary to replace the blade to keep it sharp and functioning at its best. Although all rotary cutters are different, the procedure for ...Read More
Toile is a French word for cloth but it also describes a distinct style of print that was popular in the late 18th century. Historically, toile fabric had a white or cream background with black, blue, or red ...Read More
Finishing the raw edges is the final step in making a quilt. Using bias tape is one of the simplest ways to finish the edges. It provides a neat appearance that won't detract from the design of the quilt top. ...Read More
Choosing the fabrics to be used in a quilt is often a difficult operation for the beginning quilter. A few guidelines will help the novice quiltmaker choose fabrics for a quilt that will enhance the pattern ...Read More
The Cabbage Patch doll first came on the scene in the early 1980s. Originally created by soft sculpture artist Xavier Roberts, these dolls became a media sensation when supplies of mass-produced examples of ...Read More
A quilt is stitched together, and to do this, a quilter must stretch it in a quilting frame. Several different types of frames are available....Read More
From modern single-block to historic multi-block quilt designs, the log cabin technique provides lots of opportunities for experimenting with shape and color. It is an excellent choice for first-time quilt ...Read More
The motivation for people to quilt their own fabric often comes from the inability to find just the right yard length of goods at the local fabric store. Whether it's to make a beautiful evening jacket, to ...Read More
For most quilting hobbyists, the most interesting part of the job is the piecing of the quilt top. Once the project has been pieced and basted into a sandwich with top, batting and backing, the thing can be ...Read More
2Quilts can run the spectrum when it comes to value, from work-a-day quilts that are used on beds and as throws to priceless, historical heirlooms that line the climate-controlled vaults of museums. For the ...Read More
