Archive for the ‘quilts’ Category

What is the easiest way to finish a quilt?

Saturday, June 12th, 2010

Savannah asked: Now that I've got my top piece done, I'm really confused on how to finish it. As this is my first quilt, please use simple and straightforward instructions. Also, I've heard that you can use either batting or flannel for the middle piece, is there an advantage/disadvantage to ...

where do you learn to make quilts and sew?

Friday, June 11th, 2010

crystal asked: I love things made by hand.I think it the most special gift one could receive.Where could I learn how to sew and make quilts? I am in Houston...for the people that do this,where did you learn?Custom Home Closet Designs

How do I get Pitcher of my quilts on the internet for sale?

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

Brenda C asked: I am a very good quilt maker I have my own style and patternsConcrete Floor Paint

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

Penny Halgren asked: Sometimes tying a quilt seems like the very last resort to getting a quilt finished.While hand quilters love the look of a skillfully hand quilted quilt, and machine quilters appreciate the beauty and complexity of fine machine quilting, tying a quilt can be equally rewarding. And those ...

Thursday, June 10th, 2010

Jan Myers asked: Pressing the seams in your quilt is one of the most important tasks for the completed work. A good press will mean that the quilt is assured a smooth flow from piece to piece both visually and to the touch. Most quilters will find that they have ...

How does one hang a quilt on the wall without damaging the quilt?

Wednesday, June 9th, 2010

The Cat: Self cleaning napkin asked: I see people hang quilts or rugs or tapestries on the wall. I got a great quilt for Christmas and can't wait to put it on the wall, but I don't know how.Making Money With Vending Machines

How are soccer balls not flat quilts?

Monday, June 7th, 2010

Elena C asked: I have a math project we're doing polygons. I know that they are made of pentagons and hexagons sewn together but how does it make it round? Please help me!! Thought out answers are great!Cleaning Vinyl Siding

Sunday, June 6th, 2010

Abhishek Agarwal asked: Whether you're an expert at quilting, or are just beginning, you will find you can advance your knowledge a great deal with the number of books on quilting that are available. There are several categories that quilting books fall into and a number of titles are available. ...

I need wash and care instructions for Knot-A-Quilts?

Saturday, June 5th, 2010

butterflyoflove_803 asked: I have a few of these wonderful quilts and every time I go to wash them they fall apart. (come un-knotted) I have them cause I thought they would be durable but I am a busy Mom of 2 and I can't keep spending my nights putting these ...

Thursday, June 3rd, 2010

Penny Halgren asked: ou're not a quilter, you can still have your own quilting business. Create your own niche in the quilting business by giving old quilts new life.Chances are that you have several old quilts in your house. You never use them because they are old and lumpy. Don't ...