‘American Quilter’ Archives
Spring Market 2009
Spring Market 2009 is history. It was the usual colorful, lively, interesting mix of companies, businesses and individuals in the quilt industry. While attendance seemed down, most vendors said they had a good show, which is welcome news for anyone interested in quilting. [Read More]
Sleepover in Seattle
Last week was the 28th annual retreat for my Georgia quilt group, the eight friends of the Mother’s Day Quilters. Since two of us have since moved away from Georgia, we now meet in different locations around the country – this time it was at Pat’s home in [Read More]
Calling all Arizona quilters
Arizona is a large state, covering 114,006 square miles, the sixth largest in the United States. We’re a pretty independent bunch, the last territory to become a state in the lower 48. Arizona will celebrate its statehood centennial on February 14, 2012. Although this [Read More]
Fun with Taupe
Taupe is not everyone’s favorite color. In fact, some quilters wouldn’t consider it a color at all. But for the last few years I’ve been collecting taupe fabrics – mostly Japanese – and studying the photos in Japanese quilt magazines to learn [Read More]
Running with Scissors
If you love to bring hand work along when you travel by air, you probably know that scissors with blades less than 4″ long are currently permitted in carry-on luggage if you are boarding in the United States. However, other countries may have different regulations and [Read More]
Collectible Books
The annual AQS Catalogue of Show Quilts is here! Whether you attend the 2009 25th anniversary show in Paducah or not, this highly collectible book showcases all of this year’s entires in a beautifully formatted presentation. The quilts are shown by contest category [Read More]
Old and New
AQS’s two most recent books span quilting’s timeline in America from the very old to the latest rage. A Baltimore Album: 25 Applique Patterns by Marsha D. Radtke came about serendipitously. Marsha discovered a Baltimore Album quilt in the attic of the rural [Read More]
Beautiful Baby Bibs and More!
Just in time for Spring, Florence Riesen’s Heirloom Quilted Nursery is here! Using simple patterns for bibs, bonnets, gowns and quilts, Florence shows you how to completely decorate a nursery and the newest member of your family with heirloom quality machine quilting. [Read More]
The Lights ARE ON!
Yesterday the power was turned on at the Executive Inn and crews immediately began work to get the hotel ready for the April quilt show. Bill Parsons, president of Space Coast Hospitality Management Services, said the rooms will be cleaned and ready for the quilt show. A [Read More]
Have Something to Say?
Did you know you can write a review of any AQS book and post it on our web site (www.americanquilter.com)? It’s true! Simply log on, go to that book’s detail page, and click on “Write a Review.” Reviews are a fun way to connect with other quilters [Read More]
