History of Quilting
Piecing fabric together is also very old. It was more often used for clothing but also occasionally for decorative objects like this exquisite pieced pillow from the 15th century.
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Piecing fabric together is also very old. It was more often used for clothing but also occasionally for decorative objects like this exquisite pieced pillow from the 15th century.
Regardless of your sewing experiences you may want to consider quilting with fabric scraps to help develop certain quilting skills.
The sizes of rag quilts can vary widely. The rag quilt size can vary a lot depending on what you plan to use it for. In other words, making a rag quilt to use as a throw quilt is dramatically different than making one to fit a king-sized bed.
Over the years I have become an expert at stretching my dollar to support my quilter’s habit. The following are my favorite ways to get the most for my limited allowance.
From the time quilt making came into existence, a well-accomplished hand quilting stitches have been adored and envied.
Quilting is a fantastic way to create a work of art with fabric. It is well understood that the “painting” will not be perfect, and that colors and patterns are limited to what’s available in a quilt shop or hand dyed fabric.
Have fun with every aspect of your quilt – from sewing the blocks together to quilting the top – whether you hand quilt, machine quilt or tie your quilt, finish it so someone you love can enjoy using it.
For those quilters who hand cut their patches, here is a shortcut way to hand cut the patch and know that your finished piece will be the right size.
Learn all about quilt designs–blocks, patches, colors, and more! Exploring the wonderful world of quilts with expert advice on how to create beautiful pieces.
It is rather easy to make denim quits and maintenance is also easy. Washing and iron is just like you would do for your casual jeans.
Here is the precise procedure that you can use to sew on buttons like a professional.
Learning how to knit a scarf isn’t hard, and guess what? Once you know the basics, it’s just as easy to learn how to knit a striped, patterned, or fringed scarf, too.
Felt is a warm, windproof fabric that despite its matted texture remains remarkably lightweight and soft to the touch.
In this brief article we aim to just give a basic understanding of knitting needles, their sizing and what you need to look out for.
If you’re ready to learn the simple basics of knitting, the following easy steps can help you get going.