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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 'Patterns 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 Patterns Quilting Guide is Michael Russell. Recent articles submitted to your independent guide to Patterns Quilting 1. 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... Featured ArticleMaking Quality Quilts With Free Quilt Patterns Online Quilt making is a traditional pastime passed on from grandmother to mother to daughter, and it still draws thousands of enthusiasts. Modern day quilting lovers are extra lucky because there is a wealth of information available freely on the Internet. Quilting is a skill and pastime that you may have acquired from your grandmother or may have just developed a taste for it. Whatever the case, whether you are an expert or a beginner, the Internet serves as a remarkable resource packed ...
Read full story 2. 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... 3. 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 ... 4. 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 ... 5. 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... 6. 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... 7. 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... 8. 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... 9. 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... 10. 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... 11. 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... 12. 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... 13. 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... 14. 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... 15. 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... 16. 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 ... 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. 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... 19. 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... 20. King Size Quilts - By: Michael Russell I have been selling king size quilts for a long time, and let me tell you, it seems like the larger the bedding, the more strange and unreasonable demands that people have. Originally, we had almost no king sized quilts at all. We usually sold queen and lower bedding, because there was very little d... 21. What Is A Light Box? Introducing Light Boxes And Light Therapy - By: Robert Brown When I tell people I maintain a website about light boxes, the response I often get is: "What exactly is a light box?" In the simplest terms a light box is a type of light that uses a low-watt diffuse bulb to spread light throughout a small translucent box. They have several different u... 22. 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... 23. 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... 24. Bamboo Fabrics - By: Mariette Wingeier Bamboo fabrics and starchy pulp are made from bamboo that grows widely throughout Asian countries. Starchy pulp is a refined product of bamboo stems and leaves through a process of hydrolysis-alkalization and multi-phase bleaching. Chemical fiber factories then process it into b... 25. 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... Please feel free to submit your quality, informative article for our readers. |
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