Quilting Solutions » Reading Patchwork Quilt Block Patterns: "Reading Patchwork Quilt Block Patterns
When you first look at a quilt, you often notice the beautiful colored fabrics, the workmanship, the machine (or hand) quilting and then perhaps the quilt pattern.
And if you really like the quilt, you might want to make a similar one yourself. Or it could spark ideas for a brand new quilt block. Well, how do you convert that idea into reality?
You start by reading the quilt pattern."
Think about it!!! YOU CAN read your quilt and see what it needs!
Friday, March 24, 2006
The new pouches look great
a_f_handmade: shop update!: "shop update!
i was hard at work today... cutting and arranging, and quilting and sewing! so i added some new pouches to the shop:"
They look beautiful :)
i was hard at work today... cutting and arranging, and quilting and sewing! so i added some new pouches to the shop:"
They look beautiful :)
Great Job
Wendy's space: Thank You mom and grandma!: "
23 March
Thank You mom and grandma!
A couple days ago, I volunteered to help tie a quilt for a humanitarian aid project. When I got there, it turns out I was the only woman there who had ever set up the quilting frames. I was genuinely shocked. For crying out loud, I live in domestic central!!!!!!
Anyway, I set up the frames and got the quilt ready to go. Being the show off that I am, it was kind of neat to be telling everyone what to do.
My mother and grandmother started teaching me to tie quilts from the time I was very small, and I was really grateful to them for teaching me.
I've already begun passing it on. My 7 year old knows how to tie quilts, but doesn't know the setup process. Yet."
What would we do with out moms and grandmas?
23 March
Thank You mom and grandma!
A couple days ago, I volunteered to help tie a quilt for a humanitarian aid project. When I got there, it turns out I was the only woman there who had ever set up the quilting frames. I was genuinely shocked. For crying out loud, I live in domestic central!!!!!!
Anyway, I set up the frames and got the quilt ready to go. Being the show off that I am, it was kind of neat to be telling everyone what to do.
My mother and grandmother started teaching me to tie quilts from the time I was very small, and I was really grateful to them for teaching me.
I've already begun passing it on. My 7 year old knows how to tie quilts, but doesn't know the setup process. Yet."
What would we do with out moms and grandmas?
$$ for Quilts?
Quilt show threaded with history: "Quilt show threaded with history
Crafts - The Milwaukie event gives quilt lovers the opportunity to learn their pieces' vintage and value
Thurday, March 23, 2006
POLLY CAMPBELL
MILWAUKIE -- The blanket on your bed or the quilt stored in your closet might have more than sentimental value -- it could be worth money, said certified quilt appraiser Eileen Trestain.
Quilts can range in value from $100 to more than $100,000. The most expensive quilt Trestain has appraised is worth about $5,000.
On Saturday, she'll provide quilt appraisals as part of Airing of the Quilts, a show at the Milwaukie Center."
Clean out your cupboards, those old quilts could be worth $$
Crafts - The Milwaukie event gives quilt lovers the opportunity to learn their pieces' vintage and value
Thurday, March 23, 2006
POLLY CAMPBELL
MILWAUKIE -- The blanket on your bed or the quilt stored in your closet might have more than sentimental value -- it could be worth money, said certified quilt appraiser Eileen Trestain.
Quilts can range in value from $100 to more than $100,000. The most expensive quilt Trestain has appraised is worth about $5,000.
On Saturday, she'll provide quilt appraisals as part of Airing of the Quilts, a show at the Milwaukie Center."
Clean out your cupboards, those old quilts could be worth $$
Great description of what a quilt means to us
Quilting fun, historical hobby - 49abcnews.com: "A quilt is something that keeps you warm—you can wrap-up in it, lay it over your bed. But there's more to a quilt than mere fabric and thread."
I love this description of what a quilt means to us!
I love this description of what a quilt means to us!
'Quilters' stitches together story of frontier life
'Quilters' stitches together story of frontier life - PittsburghLIVE.com: "By Laura Urbani
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Within the threads of a quilt lies a family's history.
Each block can tell the story of a birth, death or wedding. Stories of love, joy and sorrow can be found in each pattern. For pioneer women, quilting was a source of pride and social gatherings.
The musical 'Quilters' tells the story of one pioneer family and their experiences. First presented by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts in the early 1980s, the musical has become a favorite of community arts groups."
Sounds beautiful.. The musical details can be found at www. fptheater.com
Thursday, March 23, 2006
Within the threads of a quilt lies a family's history.
Each block can tell the story of a birth, death or wedding. Stories of love, joy and sorrow can be found in each pattern. For pioneer women, quilting was a source of pride and social gatherings.
The musical 'Quilters' tells the story of one pioneer family and their experiences. First presented by the Denver Center for the Performing Arts in the early 1980s, the musical has become a favorite of community arts groups."
Sounds beautiful.. The musical details can be found at www. fptheater.com
Students putting quilting to good use
Newstimeslive.com Students' quilt a stitch in time: "Students' quilt a stitch in time
By Nanci G. Hutson
THE NEWS-TIMES
The News-Times/Wendy Carlson
Second-graders from left, Brianna Ek, Zachary Pitcher, Mikayla O‘Brien and Eric Vazquez, helped create a quilt tracing the history of New Milford.
NEW MILFORD — Next to the chalkboard in Kathy Masiulis' John Pettibone second-grade classroom are her pupil's reflections on the history of New Milford — 22 illustrations transformed into a quilt titled 'New Milford's Past.''
The quilt is a source of pride for students who not only created a piece of lasting artwork but learned some cool facts."
Great to see young people creating quilts that mean so much :)
By Nanci G. Hutson
THE NEWS-TIMES
The News-Times/Wendy Carlson
Second-graders from left, Brianna Ek, Zachary Pitcher, Mikayla O‘Brien and Eric Vazquez, helped create a quilt tracing the history of New Milford.
NEW MILFORD — Next to the chalkboard in Kathy Masiulis' John Pettibone second-grade classroom are her pupil's reflections on the history of New Milford — 22 illustrations transformed into a quilt titled 'New Milford's Past.''
The quilt is a source of pride for students who not only created a piece of lasting artwork but learned some cool facts."
Great to see young people creating quilts that mean so much :)
Thursday, March 23, 2006
lovely sounding quilts
: "The current display includes a variety of colors, patterns and techniques, according to quilter Sue Buhler. Two of the dozen or more quilts are old; the rest are contemporary and some demonstrate techniques the quilters have learned at their monthly guild meetings.
A red, white and blue patriotic quilt is made by a new 'quilt as you go' method. There is a black and white 'stack and slash' quilt made by Betty Piester. Former guild president Janice Wood put in her signature quilt, with blocks made and signed by each of the approximately 25 members and presented to her as a gift at the end of her term. It's a new piece, but the idea goes back in time.
Also new, but of an old style is an English paper pieced floral wall quilt made by Rosalie Rose. She started hand stitching the 940 tiny hexagons on Sept. 11, 2001, and completed it about two and a half years later."
If you are in the area of the Pratt County Historical Museum you have until the end of March to catch these lovely quilts! :)
A red, white and blue patriotic quilt is made by a new 'quilt as you go' method. There is a black and white 'stack and slash' quilt made by Betty Piester. Former guild president Janice Wood put in her signature quilt, with blocks made and signed by each of the approximately 25 members and presented to her as a gift at the end of her term. It's a new piece, but the idea goes back in time.
Also new, but of an old style is an English paper pieced floral wall quilt made by Rosalie Rose. She started hand stitching the 940 tiny hexagons on Sept. 11, 2001, and completed it about two and a half years later."
If you are in the area of the Pratt County Historical Museum you have until the end of March to catch these lovely quilts! :)
lovely quilt invite
PurpleCoco's Hobbies: Quilting Story: "Quilting Story
Welcome to all! Lets have a cuppa and I'll talk about my quilting with you... :)"
What a lovely invitation.
Welcome to all! Lets have a cuppa and I'll talk about my quilting with you... :)"
What a lovely invitation.
Beautiful Description of quilt
Nellie's Needles: Passing Storm: "Passing Storm
The horizontal strips of hand dyed fabric and 'dry' colors evoke a feeling of the southwest. The storm has passed and the sun in shining on the horizon. Storms are a welcome event in this part of our country. That there will be another sunny day is inevitable. This relfects my optimistic feelings about life ... rough times will be followed by good ones. Or, as my family has heard me say many times, '...and this too shall pass.'"
The photo of the quilt described above is a work of art.
The horizontal strips of hand dyed fabric and 'dry' colors evoke a feeling of the southwest. The storm has passed and the sun in shining on the horizon. Storms are a welcome event in this part of our country. That there will be another sunny day is inevitable. This relfects my optimistic feelings about life ... rough times will be followed by good ones. Or, as my family has heard me say many times, '...and this too shall pass.'"
The photo of the quilt described above is a work of art.
Wednesday, March 22, 2006
What would we do without our kids?
Scrappy Quilts: "Thanks to my wonderful daughter Regina, I now have a place to share my quilting projects with everyone. Of course I'll need lots of help from all of my kids to figure out how to actually get those pictures posted.
All of our Girl Scout quilts are finally finished, so hopefully Sarah can show me how to post pictures of all of their quilts. They all turned out beautiful. Eight new mothers will truly be blessed to bring one of them home very soon."
Awesome to have kids that can help combine the ancient art of quilting with technology! :)
All of our Girl Scout quilts are finally finished, so hopefully Sarah can show me how to post pictures of all of their quilts. They all turned out beautiful. Eight new mothers will truly be blessed to bring one of them home very soon."
Awesome to have kids that can help combine the ancient art of quilting with technology! :)
Who else has unfinished Quilts?
Dear Reader: Dear Reader Column 03-21-06: "A quilt--well, pieces of a quilt--have been sitting in my hall closet for over a year. I love the material, I can even see the finished quilt in my mind, but that's as far as things have progressed.
It was a splendid start. I measured and cut material, and stitched some pieces together, but then I packed everything up and put it all away because company was coming, and I wanted the room to look neat and tidy.
Neat and tidy is usually a good thing, but not when it comes to making a quilt. Out of sight, out of mind and no sewing gets done."
Come out of the closet - all those unfinished quilts!! :)
We're all guilty.
It was a splendid start. I measured and cut material, and stitched some pieces together, but then I packed everything up and put it all away because company was coming, and I wanted the room to look neat and tidy.
Neat and tidy is usually a good thing, but not when it comes to making a quilt. Out of sight, out of mind and no sewing gets done."
Come out of the closet - all those unfinished quilts!! :)
We're all guilty.
Look at craft fairs for quilting help
Quiltstitcher.web-log.nl: Hand quilting: "I hope some day in the near future I can actually see someone hand quilting. To me it is still hard to find the method of hand quilting which gives me nice stitches( I am struggling with fabric bulk at seamallowances) and doesn't hurt my pelvis to much. At our course we were told to sit at a table and let the table support the quilt ring. But when I sit at a high chair my pelvis really acts up. I need to sit in my rest-chair and lean back a little to relax my pelvis. Unfortunately that causes pain in my shoulders when I quilt. Well, I keep searching for a good way for me to do it."
I would suggest looking at craft fairs or shops and asking there for help in technique - Or even quilting clubs as talked about below! :)
I would suggest looking at craft fairs or shops and asking there for help in technique - Or even quilting clubs as talked about below! :)
Quilting clubs are Great :)
DesMoinesRegister.com: "Patchwork of friendship
Women meet to stitch quilts and socialize at Waukee club
March 21, 2006
Kay Jamison knows exactly who to turn to when she has a quilting problem.
For nearly five years, the women who belong to Needles and Threads have made two Wednesdays of the month their quilting days. Jamison has been a member of the group since it began.
Last week, she showed the group a large quilt with a problem: the corners were puckering.
'I brought it in to get ideas,' said Jamison, 70, of West Des Moines. '(The women) here help you straighten (the problems) out.'
About 20 members gather twice a month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Waukee Public Library, 955 Warrior Lane, to quilt, learn new techniques or solve stitching problems. Some members tote their sewing machines to the sessions. Others work on projects they can do by hand.
Many of the women think of these Wednesdays as more than time to stitch. They consider it time for friendship.
'The women lift my spirit,' said Ali Gwinner, 55, of Waukee. 'Each one of (the women) is special and has a special gift. We're all pretty close.'
The group sometimes creates quilts for shelters, the Waukee Public Library and the Des Moines Area Quilters Guild auction. While part of the group's mission is to work on pojects together, the women also work on their own projects."
A great example of how a hobby - in this case quilting can bring people together and they can in turn help others - LOVE IT !
Women meet to stitch quilts and socialize at Waukee club
March 21, 2006
Kay Jamison knows exactly who to turn to when she has a quilting problem.
For nearly five years, the women who belong to Needles and Threads have made two Wednesdays of the month their quilting days. Jamison has been a member of the group since it began.
Last week, she showed the group a large quilt with a problem: the corners were puckering.
'I brought it in to get ideas,' said Jamison, 70, of West Des Moines. '(The women) here help you straighten (the problems) out.'
About 20 members gather twice a month from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Waukee Public Library, 955 Warrior Lane, to quilt, learn new techniques or solve stitching problems. Some members tote their sewing machines to the sessions. Others work on projects they can do by hand.
Many of the women think of these Wednesdays as more than time to stitch. They consider it time for friendship.
'The women lift my spirit,' said Ali Gwinner, 55, of Waukee. 'Each one of (the women) is special and has a special gift. We're all pretty close.'
The group sometimes creates quilts for shelters, the Waukee Public Library and the Des Moines Area Quilters Guild auction. While part of the group's mission is to work on pojects together, the women also work on their own projects."
A great example of how a hobby - in this case quilting can bring people together and they can in turn help others - LOVE IT !
great place to see some quilts
My Web Times: "LA SALLE -- A quilt show in conjunction with the Illinois Valley Quilters' Guild's 'A Symphony of Quilts' will take place Saturday and Sunday during regular tours at Hegeler Carus Mansion, 1307 Seventh St.
Quilts will be featured during tours which will run hourly from noon to 3 p.m. For additional information, go online at www.illinoisvalleyquiltguild.com."
Get down to Hegeler Carus Mansion to see some great work, if your in the area this weekend.
Quilts will be featured during tours which will run hourly from noon to 3 p.m. For additional information, go online at www.illinoisvalleyquiltguild.com."
Get down to Hegeler Carus Mansion to see some great work, if your in the area this weekend.
A chance to have your quilts displayed
: "Security State Bank of North Dakota has announced plans for its annual quilt show April 3-14, 2006.
All local quilters are invited to display their modern and heirloom quilts and wall hangings at any Security State Bank branch.
All events are free, open to the public and will take place at the bank location.
Security State Bank of North Dakota sponsors its Quilt Show annually to honor their heritage as an independent community bank. The bank will also offer special rates and promotions during the Quilt Show."
Great way to get your quilts displayed if your in the area :)
All local quilters are invited to display their modern and heirloom quilts and wall hangings at any Security State Bank branch.
All events are free, open to the public and will take place at the bank location.
Security State Bank of North Dakota sponsors its Quilt Show annually to honor their heritage as an independent community bank. The bank will also offer special rates and promotions during the Quilt Show."
Great way to get your quilts displayed if your in the area :)
Monday, March 20, 2006
Attack on Quilting!!
ladykalessia: Rant: On quilting economics: "Sewing and textile design has gone from something that everyone does (ie, sew their own clothes at home) to either a hobby, or a highly commodified skill (see: Project Runway). Because of this, and a weird, nostalgia-driven increase in interest in quilting, mostly by aging baby-boomer women, quilting has eclipsed sewing actual *garments* in popularity. Because, you know, *anyone* can sew a bunch of triangles together and call it a quilt, but it takes patience and some skill to put together a decent-looking jacket.
Nowadays, if you go to any commercial fabric store, like a Hancock Fabrics, JoAnn's, Beverleys, etc, you'll find that about 70% of the store is devoted to 'quilter cottons', which are the cheapest quality fabric known to man (usually something like 60% polyester, 40% cotton or similar) stamped cheaply on one side with some tiny print that disappears from several feet away, which are completely unsuitable for anything *but* quilt blocking. And because quilters are, for the most part, bored older women hobbyists with too much money on their hands, the stores get away with charging between $5 and $15 *a yard* for these cheap fabrics. (To give you an idea, I can get *nice* silk charmeuse satin for about $7 a yard if I know where to look.) So the profit margin on these fabrics is *huge*"
There are some valid points here - BUT there are also some not so valid points!!
People who quilt do it because they love it Not because they find it easier than sewing a jacket... To make a great quilt takes a lot of skill - And I'm sure there are many quilters out there who would be insulted to have their skill level being overlooked! A great quilt can not only be a quilt to put on the sofa or bed or even used to make a very warm jacket (shock horror) BUT it is also considered to be a peice of art... Quilters are working with DESIGN and using their creative talents to come up with beautiful quilts (one offs).
I also personally know many quilters who are any thing but middle aged women with too much money!! To reduce a group of people to this description is insane. I know quilters who have young children and want to make quilts for their kids to keep them warm and as keepsakes - they also do it because they have little money! Some of my friends actually make lots of money making quilts for other people!! In fact in know very few - if any quilters who would fit into your demeaning description.
If you have a problem with the price of material 'do some thing about it', ie: get a buyers group together, search the net for wholesale options or open the phone book etc., but don't blame quilters because their hobby/skill is popular at the moment!
In my opinion the price has gone up because the shops see the rise in quilting popularity and therefore know where the money is to be made. In other words they have made some smart commercial decisions!! These things work in cycles and eventually SEWING will also come full swing and rise in popularity!
More power to the Quilters !! :)
Nowadays, if you go to any commercial fabric store, like a Hancock Fabrics, JoAnn's, Beverleys, etc, you'll find that about 70% of the store is devoted to 'quilter cottons', which are the cheapest quality fabric known to man (usually something like 60% polyester, 40% cotton or similar) stamped cheaply on one side with some tiny print that disappears from several feet away, which are completely unsuitable for anything *but* quilt blocking. And because quilters are, for the most part, bored older women hobbyists with too much money on their hands, the stores get away with charging between $5 and $15 *a yard* for these cheap fabrics. (To give you an idea, I can get *nice* silk charmeuse satin for about $7 a yard if I know where to look.) So the profit margin on these fabrics is *huge*"
There are some valid points here - BUT there are also some not so valid points!!
People who quilt do it because they love it Not because they find it easier than sewing a jacket... To make a great quilt takes a lot of skill - And I'm sure there are many quilters out there who would be insulted to have their skill level being overlooked! A great quilt can not only be a quilt to put on the sofa or bed or even used to make a very warm jacket (shock horror) BUT it is also considered to be a peice of art... Quilters are working with DESIGN and using their creative talents to come up with beautiful quilts (one offs).
I also personally know many quilters who are any thing but middle aged women with too much money!! To reduce a group of people to this description is insane. I know quilters who have young children and want to make quilts for their kids to keep them warm and as keepsakes - they also do it because they have little money! Some of my friends actually make lots of money making quilts for other people!! In fact in know very few - if any quilters who would fit into your demeaning description.
If you have a problem with the price of material 'do some thing about it', ie: get a buyers group together, search the net for wholesale options or open the phone book etc., but don't blame quilters because their hobby/skill is popular at the moment!
In my opinion the price has gone up because the shops see the rise in quilting popularity and therefore know where the money is to be made. In other words they have made some smart commercial decisions!! These things work in cycles and eventually SEWING will also come full swing and rise in popularity!
More power to the Quilters !! :)
Great to see!
rangelstlouis: PASSION FOR QUILTING (Columbus Ledger-Enquirer): "Columbus native Teresa Singleton has a passion for quilting that's filled every room of her house and even inspired a major expansion."
Yes - Quilting can be very addictive!
Yes - Quilting can be very addictive!
Quilting is a great Hobby
Ren - So many projects, so little time (even while unemployed)...: "While I was out this morning (errands) , I stopped by the fabric store and looked at quilting stuff. Brice said I should make a quilt. Then his friend Beth showed me one that she had just made, and it was really simple but pretty. I may have to make one now, too. I am worried, like Jenny once said, that I already have too many hobbies. However, I found a pattern that I would like to use."
Quilting is the best hobby to have :)
Quilting is the best hobby to have :)
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