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Advances in the Art of Quilting
By Nancy Ball · 11 years ago
The art of quilting has been around for centuries. Our ancestors made quilts not just as a hobby, but out of necessity. The coal stove or fireplace would be turned off on cold winter nights, ...
Putting Your Quilt Top Together
By Nancy Ball · 11 years ago
Once you have selected the pattern you want for your quilt, purchased your fabric and supplies, and carefully cut out each quilt piece, you are well on your way to having a beautiful handmade quilt. ...
Materials Needed For Your First Handmade Quilt
By Nancy Ball · 11 years ago
Creating your first handmade quilt can seem like an overwhelming project, and you may not know exactly where to begin. Approaching what may seem to be a complicated sewing project can be easier when you ...
The Purpose of Handmade Quilts
By Nancy Ball · 11 years ago
The purpose of creating a handmade quilt might not make sense to someone who did not come from a family of dedicated quilters. Growing up in a family where my great grandmothers, grandmothers, mother and ...
Quilt Pattern Selection For The Beginning Quilter
By Nancy Ball · 11 years ago
Whether you are from a family where several generations before you were experienced quilters, or whether you are the first in your family to take up quilting, you have no doubt seen pictures or patterns ...
Fabric Selection for Your Handmade Quilt
By Nancy Ball · 11 years ago
Fabric selection is an important factor when you embark on a new handmade quilting project. Since any handmade quilt will require many hours of labor, albeit a labor of love, you want to ensure that ...
Handmade Quilt Care - Things Never To Do To A Quilt
By Nancy Ball · 12 years ago
A handmade quilt is a labor of love and should be considered a prized possession. You want to make sure it will last for years to come and look as beautiful as the day the ...