Archive for February, 2009

How do I go about repairing & replacing quilt blocks?

Saturday, February 28th, 2009

Melissa L asked: I have a quilt from my childhood that has recently been brought out of storage. Many of the blocks have deteriorated and I would like to repair/replaice the blocks myself. I'm a fair seamstress and feel I'm up to the challenge. It's not for ...

How much fabric do I need for a rag quilt?

Thursday, February 19th, 2009

Sadie asked: I want to make a small rag quilt for my niece. About how much fabric would I need for the top part?Kathleen

What is the inside cotton-type stuff inside of a quilt?

Tuesday, February 3rd, 2009

a.murphy_1989 asked: I am making a quilt for the first time, self-taught, I am wondering what the material is inside of the quilt. I have the fabric for the outside and everything else, but can't figure out what goes inside of it to save my life.Annie