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Where to Find Free Quilt Patterns

March 29, 2008 – 10:39 pm

Where to Find Free Quilt Patterns
Back in the early days of American history, women made quilts with scraps of whatever fabric they had on hand, using patterns they had memorized or shared freely with each other.  That trend continues today within the quilting community, and if you are in the market for free quilt patterns, [...]

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All About Hoffman Fabrics

February 2, 2008 – 11:20 pm

All About Hoffman Fabrics
For the quilting enthusiast, one of the most important considerations is the choice of fabric. Let’s face it; a quilt’s beauty is totally dependent on what fabric the quilter chooses. If a quilt is unattractive and doesn’t beg you to reach out and touch it, it probably has a lot [...]

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Quilting is a Hot D.I.Y. Craft!

January 21, 2008 – 8:37 pm

Quilting is a Hot D.I.Y. Craft!
You may have heard the initials D.I.Y. and wondered what they stand for and what all the fuzz is about.  D.I.Y. stands for Do It Yourself, and it is a hot trend in the craft world.  One of the hottest trends in the world of craft, is an old, old [...]

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All About Quilting

January 21, 2008 – 8:36 pm

All About Quilting
Quilting is a craft that has been around for centuries. For hundreds of years, the Chinese have used quilted cloth for their padded winter clothing. The Crusaders found that the quilted shirts worn by Arabs offered a great deal of protection under their chainmail. They even brought the idea back home in the [...]

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Choosing Fabrics for Quilting

January 21, 2008 – 4:35 pm

Choosing Fabrics for Quilting
Many crafters are drawn to quilting because of the wide variety of beautiful fabrics available.  Walk into any fabric store or quilting shop, and your eyes are nearly overwhelmed with all the choices in fiber and color.  Bolts of fabrics in a rainbow of colors assail the senses.  The contemporary quilter is [...]

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