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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 'Miniature Quilting' 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 Miniature Quilting Guide is Michael Russell. Recent articles submitted to your independent guide to Miniature Quilting 1. 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... 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. 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... 3. 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... 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. Sewing And Knitting - By: Emily Bruton I was looking with my neighbor for a project to keep us busy during the winter; something that we would both enjoy and something that would help the community. We both like sewing and knitting, so we thought that we could try to make use of these skills in whichever project we chose. We ... 6. Christmas Table Decorations - By: Michael Russell christmas-table-decoration-33: word count = 488, keyword-density = 1.0% or 1.4% with singular Christmas table decoration is a central issue in your decorating plans. That's where you'll be seating your guests for Christmas dinner, so you want your table to look it's best. Many people hav... 7. Quilt Labels - By: Michael Russell My mom is an avid quilter, and she makes quilts for everyone in the family. Whenever she completes a quilt, she signs the back with a special marker so that we will remember the year the quilt was made. For Mothers Day this year I decided to make her a basket full of quilting supplies, and the best ... 8. Keepsake Quilts - By: Michael Russell My grandmother as well as my mother were quilters. Both of them created functional quilts that were used daily during the cold winter months, as well as decorative top quilts that were used as bedspreads. Most of the quilts are worn because they were laundered often because of constant use. Today my... 9. African American Quilts - By: Michael Russell African American quilts, and the African American quilting tradition have not gotten the exposure they deserve. That is, with African American quilts one gets not just warm or decorative blankets and throws but experiences a history, storytelling, and emotional import that is unparalleled by any ot... 10. Quilts From Art Auctions - By: Michael Russell Ive been traveling throughout California attending art auctions looking for unique quilts. I have had a lot of success. I have found so many quilts that you could tell were filled with thousands of hours of careful planning and stitching. I was attending at art auction in Orange and fou... 11. All About Buying A Baby Quilt - By: (see Article) The relationship between parents and newborn is very deep, especially with the mom as she conceives the baby for nine months in her womb. Parents like to buy all the baby items and baby wear available in the market. They like to see their baby look cute and comfortable. The cl... 12. 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... 13. Antique Quilt - By: Michael Russell Antique quilt Having grown up in the heart of Amish and Mennonite country in Lancaster, Pennsylvania, I have a special place in my heart for quilts. The quilts that are made in my hometown are of the highest quality and always have lots of care put into them. I never knew, however, that I... 14. 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... 15. Patchwork Quilt - By: Michael Russell My grandmother and mother are both quilters. I love looking at the works of art that each have created over the years. My sister and I decided that we would like to learn how to quilt to keep this tradition alive in the family. Our mother makes very elaborate appliqu quilts. We knew that we did not ... 16. Quilting Supplies - By: Michael Russell If you need quilting supplies, and want to get them at an affordable price, look no further than the internet. You can find anything you need from hoops to cutting mats, and sewing machine software to quilting frames. Anything you need to simplify your project you can find on the web. Gone are the d... 17. Kids Quilt - By: Michael Russell Kids love to be cozy, and a kids quilt is about as cozy as it gets, next to a big hug! You don't have to be a professional seamstress to make a quilt they'll treasure for a lifetime. Making a kids quilt is a good project for a beginning quilter. First, the size is usually smaller than an ... 18. Quilt Store - By: Michael Russell My sister-in-law and I like to spend time together. We live seventy miles apart so we do not get to see each other as often as we would like, however we try to have time together at least monthly. One of our favorite things to do is to visit a quilt store in the city that is located between our home... 19. Lap Quilts - By: Michael Russell My neighbor and I were looking for projects that we could do that would occupy the long winter months as well as provide a service to the community. We both enjoy sewing and beading so we were hoping that we could find projects that would incorporate one or both of these activities. We contacted the... 20. Quilting Designs - By: Michael Russell There are some who make a strong connection between gardening and quilting. The two activities are very traditional and homey. One of the reasons that the two have such a deep connection could lie in the changing seasons each year. Avid gardeners may feel the need to create something during the wint... 21. Quilting Thread - By: Michael Russell My sister-in-law has become quite a quilter. She has done several quilting projects over the past few years. Her projects have included wall hangings, throws and bed coverings. She has also completed several baby quilts. I have dabbled in quilting from time to time, but my finished product never se... 22. Quilt Designs - By: Michael Russell There are hundreds of traditional quilt patterns, such as the Log Cabin, Wrench and Rabbit's Paw, all beautiful examples of quilt designs. Pieces are precise in size, requiring patient and accurate assembly to produce a quality result. There is another genre of quilt design, a free form ... 23. Baby Quilt Patterns - By: Michael Russell When a couple is expecting their first child they are inundated with gifts. Diapers, toys and clothes usually flow in abundance. But some of the most treasured items cant be purchased. They are made with love by the grandparents or aunts of the new arrival. One of these things may be a ho... 24. 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... 25. Quilting History - Fiction Or Non-fiction? - By: Michael Russell Quilting in colonial times was not often picture perfect as we sometimes visualize it. In fact, life in those times was very rough and unforgiving. So to visualize Colonial Women's pastime as quilters, maybe more fiction, then non-fiction. What was the Colonial Women's life like? Their homes wer... 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| Olfa® Rotary Blade Refill Standard-18mm 2/pkg "Rotary Blade Refill Standard-18mm 2/Pkg: These Olfa 18mm Stainless Steel Blades are for use with the 18mm rotary cutter. These blades are perfect for curved piece quilting, applique, trimming seams, template cutting, scrapbooking and miniature quilting. * Great for cutting tight curves on your miniature or applique projects * Comes in it's own plastic carry case for storage * Package of two re... |
| Boyds Bears Comfy Goodfriend #903128 Miniature quilt features "Quilts are like friends...a great source of comfort" embroidery. Poly and bean filled, fully jointed rust bear is great gift for a friend...a quilter...or a friend who is a quilter! Height: 8 inches. Materials: plush fur with polyfil stuffing.... |
| Olfa® Rotary Cutter-18mm "Olfa Rotary Cutter-18mm: This little workhorse is perfect for intricate quilt work and small curve cutting. Try it on your next applique or miniature quilt project. Use it for cutting curved quilt pieces, cut templates and trim seams. Use the 18mm perforation blade for templates. * Easy blade changes for safety * Accommodates both right and left handed users * Must be used with OLFA Rotary Mat ... |
| Sentimental Sue Cotton Quilt And Sham Set Usually Ships in 24-48 Hours Details: A tidy, old-fashioned garden of blossoms and bows. Sentimental Sue is a scallop-edged white quilt set with soothing floral frame designs. *Sentimental Sue cotton quilt & sham set *100% cotton face and back *100% polyester fill *Handmade quilt *Twin set includes twin quilt set (68" x 90") and one standard sham (20" x 26") *Full/Queen set includes full/... |
| Watercolors Cotton Quilt And Sham Set Usually Ships in 24-48 Hours Details: Cool spring colors with an artistic, watery feel. The Watercolors quilt and its pair of matching shams are all cotton, crafted by hand. *Watercolors cotton quilt & sham set *Handmade quilt *100% cotton face and back *100% polyester fill *Twin set includes twin quilt (68" x 86") quilt and one standard sham (20" x 26") *Full/Queen set includes full/quee... |
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