No two people learn quilting the same way. A few individuals gain an interest in from a books or perhaps from a friend. For me, my nanna was an enthusiastic quilter. One wet day, I was at her house and she suggested that I might like to have a go at quilting.
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If you have never heard of “Sashiko” before, do not feel bad, it’s not the commonest of quilt designs out there. While there is a solid following, not everyone has a Sashiko quilt.
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In part 1 we looked at the importance of rotary cutters and cutting mats and how they will help you speed up your quilting. In this article, we’ll be taking a look at the core basics you will need to finish your quilt.
Continue reading about What’s In a Professional Quilters Toolkit? Part 2
Every quilter has their necessary tools, their iron, their scissors, rulers and the like. However for me it doesn’t just stop there.
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For someone only starting out in quilting, planning a quilt pattern appears like one of the hardest things you could ask them to do.
When beginning a new quilt, the simplest and most fun part is going to the store to pick up some new materials and equipment. However , the costs could all add up quite quickly, so to help your finances survive your next project, here’s a few tips that could help drive your money further.
In the part 1, we looked at saving money when out shopping for quilting supplies in craft stores. This time we’ll be taking a look at some other methods and approaches you can take to save money on your next quilting project.
Continue reading about How To Spend Less When Making Your Next Quilt – Part 2
Have you got an event coming up which you have promised someone or planned to make a quilt but have run right out of time? Do not fret, it happens to the best of people.
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When one thinks of stencils, the images that come to mind are often stenciled walls and early American style-painted floor cloths. The 1980’s saw a huge revival of stencils, as the country look was really in. However, stencils are used differently for quilting. The crafter unfamiliar with the use of stencils in quilting may be quite perplexed as to how they are used. After all, when you look at a quilt, there’s no evidence that anything to do with stenciling in the traditional sense has occurred!
What Sort Of Stitching Patterns Do I Need?
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