How to Make a Rag Quilt
I absolutely love Rag Quilting! It is such an easy and unique way to put a quilt together fast! The one in the picture to the left is a twin quilt I finished in one weekend using 7″ squares. Here is how to start. 1. Chose the size blocks you would to begin with…of course [...]
My Favorite Fabric Manufactures
Thought I would add a list of some of my Favorite Fabric Manufactures! They really produce fun happy fabrics that are high quality! You can click on the name to visit their individual websites. Michael Miller Fabrics, Moda Fabrics, Alexander Henry, Timeless Treasures, FreeSpirit, Fabri-Quilt, Robert Kaufman, Blank Textiles, Quilting Treasures,Fabric Traditions, Andover Fabrics,Makower UK,Clothworks,Westminster, [...]
To Pre Wash or Not to Pre Wash Fabric
For me this is a no brain-er. If you are making clothing of any type, especially using cotton prints…pre-wash! Save yourself the headache of putting hours into something only to have it not fit after the first wash. Now of course if you are using dry-clean only fabrics you would not. Now the flip side [...]
Picking Fabric Colors for Your Quilt
I have to admit that before owning a quilt shop…I was color stumped on my own projects- I would sit with my quilt pattern and focal fabric and would just stare into wall full of colorful bolts not knowing what to do. Although it seemed I always had the gift to pick colors for other people but [...]
Learn how to Quilt
WARNING…learning to quilt can cause fabric addiction beyond belief! If you have never even sewn on a machine in your life believe it or not quilting can be accomplished easily. No home-ec skills needed! Quilting to me is just so soothing. I can be stressed beyond belief and sit in front of my cutting table [...]
