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Do you know anything about this topic? Share your expertise with our thousands of visitors each day by submitting your quality, informative 'Quilting Crafts' article, and if you become a member we will pay you for your unique and original work (note that all submissions are reviewed by our editors). Your Quilting Crafts Guide is Michael Russell. Recent articles submitted to your independent guide to Quilting Crafts 1. Applique Quilt Patterns - By: Michael Russell Quilting is a traditional craft that has maintained great popularity in the United States. Finding appliqu quilt patterns can be a daunting task. Even if you have been quilting for years, the many choices available can really complicate the process. However, you can narrow down your choices with rel... Featured ArticleQuilts And Quilting – A History Quilting has been around far longer than most of us realize. The first quilted garment in recorded history is from Egypt, on an ivory figurine of a pharaoh, dating to 3400 BC. China developed quilting very early also. The Romans made quilted mattresses, and in the 11th century, the Crusaders used quilted pads for warmth and protection underneath their armor. Quilting is simply a means of using running stitches to hold some type of padding between two layers of cloth. This creates a soft, warm ...
Read full story 2. Craft Idea For A Group: Make A Mural - By: Michael Russell Most craft ideas are geared to individuals, whether kids or adults. Sometimes you'd like to have a craft idea that works for a group of kids working together. Making a mural together is an idea that works for a group. By working together, you are creating something to decorate a shared area. Ind... 3. Cathedral Window Quilt - By: Michael Russell A well designed cathedral window quilt translates the look and feel of stained glass onto its material. These beautifully crafted quilting designs are truly breathtaking and inspiring. The right cathedral window quilt will add a kind of relaxed formality to the dcor of the room. Many quilters choose... 4. Square Off - How To Choose A Quilting Design That Sells - By: Michael Russell Quilting is a huge hobby industry right now. While in the past, many quilted purely for pleasure and only gave their quilts to family members, people are now seeing lots of business opportunities. With advances in technology, it is easier than ever to sell your quilts for profit. But ma... 5. King Size Quilts - By: Michael Russell My oldest sister lives in a very large home. They have five bedrooms, six bathrooms and several sitting areas. She is in the process of redecorating two of the bedrooms and asked me to go shopping with her. This huge home is in the country and sits on thirty seven acres of land. She has d... 6. Arts And Crafts: Make Money Doing Something You Love - By: (see Article) Are you a crafty person? If not, don't worry as you can learn to be. Arts and Crafts can be both exciting hobbies as well as money-makers. What's better than to earn some money doing something you love? There are as many variations of crafts as there are crafters, so we ob... 7. Quilts And Quilting – A History - By: Michael Russell Quilting has been around far longer than most of us realize. The first quilted garment in recorded history is from Egypt, on an ivory figurine of a pharaoh, dating to 3400 BC. China developed quilting very early also. The Romans made quilted mattresses, and in the 11th century, the Crusaders used qu... 8. Turn An Arts And Crafts Hobby Into A Business - By: Bb Lee Are you searching for a quick way to make an extra income? Why not turn that Cooking Interest, Comic Book Collecting, or Your Retro Clothing Collection Into A Home Based Business Venture! Most people enjoy hobbies they have pursued with grea... 9. Quilting Is For My Generation And Your Generation - By: Mike Yeager Many people think of quilting as something a group of older women do by sitting in a circle and sewing until their fingers bled. Surely this still happens today, yet there are new and improved methods of quilting. And, believe it or not, this hobby is coming back. It has become easy to f... 10. Bed Quilt - By: Michael Russell My husband and I took a trip to the smoky mountains area. We had never been to this area before and we found that we enjoyed the people, scenery, food and the many antique and gift shops. There was one place that we stopped that had a number of local arts and crafts set up for sale. There was one bo... 11. African American Quilts - By: Michael Russell African American quilts have been around for many generations and this art form has been given new life in recent years. Even though the quilting designs have been in existence for many years they have really become popular as works of art in the past few years. Many collectors look for quality Afri... 12. Sewing Room Wreath - By: Mary Wilkins Any sewist would be so proud to have this cute little wreath on their sewing room wall. It makes a very nice gift too. SEWING ROOM CRAFT: This small wreath is one of the cutest things I've ever done. It only takes about an hour. Going through old projects, I found the bare wre... 13. Crafts For The Elderly - By: Michael Russell The picture used to be locked in to an antiquated version of crafts for the elderly: they were relegated to cutting out construction paper Christmas tree chains and Valentines, making doilies, and fussing with clay or paints. Maybe crafts for the elderly were thought of as siblings to crafts for t... 14. Hand Sewing Needles - By: Mary Wilkins This is a brief summar of hand sewing needles we all use. Keep it handy when your next repair or handwork job comes up. HAND SEWING NEEDLES: Today I thought it would be a good idea to discuss the types of hand sewing needles we all use and their uses. The right type of need... 15. Needlepoint Designs - By: Michael Russell When someone decides to enter the needlepoint world of hobby crafting, it can be for many different reasons. It may be that one is simply trying to discover a new hobby, something to do with their extra time. It can also be because one is experiencing a sudden interest in trying to start a small bus... 16. Where You Can Save Money With Your Sewing - By: Carmel Baird Everyone likes to save money. With your sewing, it is easier to do than you might think. Andthink about this, the more you save, the more you will have put aside when you want that special fabric or that new sewing machine. Here are a few ideas to help you save money with yo... 17. Sewing Machines: Making A Comeback? - By: Kathryn Whittaker While we don't have to rely on sewing machines to satisfy our basic clothing needs, more and more people today turn to sewing to create unique, luxurious, one-of-a-kind pieces. Every family has that hand embroidered grandmother's table cloth or a hand-made quilt, and these pieces are as cherished as... 18. Find The Best Price For A Viking Sewing Machine! - By: Mike Yeager If you are in the market to purchase a new Viking sewing machine (or maybe a used one), you should do some basic research to know what to look for and expect. Viking Sewing machines are leaders in the industry. They are high quality, dependable machines. They are a big investment to the beginner a... 19. Anniversary Gifts To Be Treasured Forever - By: Michael Russell Wedding anniversaries are meant to be celebrated! So many things in this world are transient and ever-changing that it is wonderful to recognize a relationship that perseveres and strengthens against all the challenges of modern life. Gifts that will be fun to receive and greatly appre... 20. Sewing Machines For The Beginner! - By: Mike Yeager Sewing machines, to a beginner can seem overwhelming. What brand to choose? What features do you need? Knowing a few basic facts about what you plan to use your sewing machine for will help guide your decision. Sewing machines, like most other things, can be learned by using tools that you have on... Please feel free to submit your quality, informative article for our readers. |
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