Envelope Pillows and Valances
My Rag Quilt and matching Pillows
Since the previous article was on the Rag Quilt I wanted to show you what can be done after the quilt is finished. I had originally made the rag quilt for our great room couch and had tons of left over fabric. So I decided to make some envelope pillows [...]
Electric Quilt Software
Well I have to admit that designing a quilt on your own can be mind boggling. I have tried it on my own a couple of times and really never had the perfect results I would like. I highly recommend and use the Electric Quilt Software. I have EQ6 and it is absolutely wonderful. Over [...]
How much Fabric to buy for your Quilt Backing
Here is the general rule for buying your quilt backing by quilt size. Keep in mind your quilt may not fall into the official size and you may need adjusted a bit.
The sizes below are the average sizes of finished quilt tops but they can vary. Always measure your finished quilt top first. If you [...]
Quilting Tips
I thought it would be fun to share some Quilting Tips I have discovered throughout the years, so every time I can think of some good ones I am going to share them on this site. Please feel free to add any of your under comments.
Quilting Tips
1. Before starting a your project pick your thread [...]
Amy Butler, Midwest Modern
Modern Midwest 2 Ohio Sky Colorway
What a happy day! I just ordered a couple charm packs(5″ squares) of Amy Butlers newest line- Modern Midwest 2. I am really excited about seeing the Ohio Sky Colorway. She without a doubt has to be one of my absolute favorite fabric designers. You sometimes look at the patterns [...]
Free Quilt Patterns
I had a few emails asking if I knew of some Free Quilt Pattern sites. Well I actually do and figured I would list them in order by my favorites:
1. Free Quilt Patterns Hands down this is my favorite, she really has put together a wonderful site.
2. Quilters Cache Another great site! This site has got me [...]
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 the larger [...]
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, Amy Butler [...]
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 [...]
