Archive for July, 2009

Can I wash a patchwork quilt in my washing machine?

Tuesday, July 28th, 2009

spider asked: This is a double wedding ring quilt, hand sewn and about 30 years old.Pellet Stove Inserts

How much would you pay for a homemade afghan or a simple patch quilt?

Saturday, July 25th, 2009

Craptacular Wonderment asked: I ask this because it seems it would take much longer to make an afghan than a patch quilt for a full sized bed. Yet, the prices on them seem to differ so much. "What is the talent worth in price", I guess is my real question. (I'm not ...

Tuesday, July 21st, 2009

Penny Halgren asked: With applique and piece quilting, Sue Garman quilt patterns really do offer something for everyone.Sue Garman quilt patterns often make use of appliqu?Applique is a sewing technique in which a design is stitched on top of another piece of fabric, usually using an appliqu?titch, blanket stitch, zig ...

Saturday, July 18th, 2009

Rose King asked: "The art of quilting integrated the European and African cultures in America during the slave period. The African folk-tradition was considered inferior, and the European superior. In spite of this gap, quilting brought about the unity of these two traditions and cultures.It brought the values of both ...

Where can i find a quilt like Bridget has in the sisterhood of the traveling Pants?

Saturday, July 18th, 2009

AOHFioweugbdn asked: She has a quilt thats pretty green and tope with purple.. where can i find something like that?Candy Vending Machines

What is the name of a quilt made with squares of all different material?

Sunday, July 12th, 2009

Penny L asked: I used to know the name, and it is driving me nuts. I have been collecting fabric swatches from all of my projects for the last few years and am finally ready to make the quilt, my goal was 500 different squares, but I am going to ...

What’s an easy way to hang a baby quilt on the wall?

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

sunflower13pink asked: It's a regular quilt....no rod pocket.Drink Vending Machines

How do I wash a down quilt?

Thursday, July 2nd, 2009

*Oro Et Shershire* asked: Today I am doing a little housecleaning and am washing my bed-covers. I have a a quilt-like feather cover that goes under my sheets and over the mattress. I looked for tags but there were none. I'm pretty sure it can machine-wash but I was wondering ...