Archive for March, 2010
Monday, March 29th, 2010
Penny Halgren asked: Christmas art quilt patterns are great heirlooms, but don't be overwhelmed by the project. Just keep these tips in mind, whether piecing a Christmas art quilt pattern or appliquing one.First, select simple art. Maybe your first Christmas art quilt pattern design shouldn't be an intricate nativity scene. ...
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Friday, March 26th, 2010
Penny Halgren asked: Since the star is a traditional symbol of Christmas, star quilts make great decorations and gifts for the Christmas season.If you want to make a special holiday quilt, you will discover that there are many quilt block patterns with stars from which to choose. Simply integrate your ...
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Saturday, March 20th, 2010
Penny Halgren asked: From "Jacob's Ladder" to "Tippecanoe and Tyler Too," have you ever wondered where quilt block names come from?As you look through a book with hundreds of quilt blocks, several interesting things pop up. You may discover quilt blocks with a different design while having the same name. ...
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Saturday, March 13th, 2010
Karen Lincoln asked: Quilting has been an age old tradition. In days gone by, women used to gather around and do quilting work together. This was quite exciting for them, as they would get to meet one another, as well as do things that they enjoy together. Quilting has also ...
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Sunday, March 7th, 2010
Penny Halgren asked: e a quilter and have not yet tried your hand at Leisure Arts quilt patterns, stop by your local library or bookstore to see what you have been missing!Leisure Arts is one of the world's largest publishers of craft instructional guides. Located in Little Rock, Arkansas, Leisure ...
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Saturday, March 6th, 2010
R.t. Markovsky asked: What is machine quilting? It is using a machine to sew a quilt together. Think in terms of a very large sewing machine that is very flexible. If you have already been making quilts by hand and giving them to friends and relatives you may want to ...
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Saturday, March 6th, 2010
kingstongirl897 asked: I'm making a queen sized quilt for one of my friends as a present and I don't know how much fabric I'll need for the bac side. Can someone help?Scented Gel Candles
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Thursday, March 4th, 2010
Lana E asked: I saw a quilt made from photos. Each block was 12x12 and had a picture on it of a family member. The squares were made on a computer. What equipment do I need to do this? Please give very detailed instructions. ...
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