Quilting Articles

1). Hand Quilting as a Hobby By : tima
From the time quilt making came into existence, a well-accomplished hand quilting stitches have been adored and envied. There is a feeling of veneration among quilters when they see a good hand made quilt. Many of the quilters don’t use hand-quilting techniques because they are not sure and not confident about the results that they will produce. If you are not good quilting with your hands then you may leave visible knots or stitches or may be your art work wont look nice.
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2). Hand Quilting By : Penny Halgren
Now that you have all of the tools you need – quilting thread, thimble, quilt hoop or frame, and – most importantly – the quilt – you are ready to begin. Thread your needle with a strand of thread about 20-24 inches long. Usually it works best to thread the needle just as the thread comes off of the spool. Tie a small knot in the end of the strand – just a single thread (not a double thread as you would use to sew a button).
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3). Three Keys To Fabric Selection By : Janet Montie
There is so much variety available in fabric shops, on-line, and in mail-order catalogs that it's almost difficult to choose. Often, I end up buying fabric whether I need it right now or not. After all, a quilter must always have fabric on hand. The "magic" comes when you find a fabric that you fall in love with. Finding a suitable fabric usually isn't difficult for a project you're working on.
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4). Discover the Joys and Benefits of Quilting. An inspirational and creative form of craft. By : Rose Mary
Copyright 2006 Rose Mary Quilting was a common social activity in the past. During earlier times, quilting fabric was an activity which farm wives like to get together to do. These are opportunities for them to retreat from their straining physical chores of farm life and do something light and useful together. At that time, quilts were an essential article in households, not only as bed coverings, but also as curtains, and petticoats and waistcoats to keep the body warm.
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5). Discover The Joys And Benefits of Quilting : An Anspirational And Creative Form Of Craft By : Rose Mary
Quilting is a creative and inspirational form of craft. Many people, nowadays, used quilting as a hobby because they find it fun, gratifying and enriching. Start quilting now.
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6). Some Interesting Threads About Quilting Fabric By : Trevor Kassulke
In answer to the question, what are quilting fabrics; we need to look back at the history of quilting fabrics.
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7). Sew Your Stressors Away By : Charles Kassotis
Learn to sew as a stress buster to reduce tensions and release your creativity in easy, inexpensive ways.
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8). An Introduction to Quilting By : Rose King
"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 the African and European American women together in a way no folk art tradition did before.
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9). Photo Quilting Is A Great Gift By : Dorothy Kimble
Have you seen those photo quilts at the mall? They are amazing and such a cute gift idea. To make one, you provide a photo that is clear and hopefully has some sort of meaning to the recipient. This photo is then imprinted onto the quilt cloth using various options. The result is the photo of your choice right on a quilt. Very cute! These photo quilts are just the perfect gift for so many occasions.
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10). Machine Quilting Can Turn a Hobby Into A Business By : R.T. Markovsky
Find out if you are ready to move up from making quilts by hand to using a machine to increase your volume.
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11). The History and Tradition of Amish Quilt Making By : Tom Sample
As we follow the evolution of their quilt making we find that the Amish always used conservative styles compared to what was popular in quilting at any given time.
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12). What You Need to Start Quilting By : Stephen Dolan
Learn everything you need to know about quilting. Get started today in this fun, time-honored hobby.
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13). Everything You Always Wanted to Know About Quilting By : Stephen Dolan
There are so many quilt patterns of all styles, designs and skill levels. Find out our favorite patterns, along with history and advice, in this educational article.
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14). The Secret to Patchwork Quilting for the Beginner By : Mark Burdett
Quilting and patchwork quilting are hobbies enjoyed by millions of people across the World. This article gives beginners to the World of Patchwork Quilting some essential advice on how best to start out.
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15). Discover the Art of Patchwork Quilting By : April Kerr
The history of Patchwork Quilting dates back to the era of the Pharaohs where these samples have been found on several tombs.
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16). Do You Know the History of the Quilt? By : April Kerr
Quilting was practiced in ancient Egyptian times and evidences have been found in the tombs of the Pharaohs. Quilting was a form of sewing various pieces of fabric to make a single item of clothing which later became objects of decoration.
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17). Why You Should Consider Buying a Quilting Machine By : April Kerr
Quilting was a painstaking process where one had to work laboriously for endless days to create one quilt. Now due to time constraints, more and more quilters are turning to the use of technology to ease their task.
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