Posts Tagged ‘quilting’
Meet Dianne Springer
Meet Dianne Springer the newest author from the American Quilter’s Society. Dianne’s fun, new book is called Scrap-O-Lator Quilts & More. Here is a little of Dianne’s background – in her own words. “In the last century, when I was about [Read More]
Free Art Deco Gears Quilt Pattern
This 44″ X 60″ Art Deco Gears pattern was designed by Robbi Joy Eklow. Robbi was inspired by the Art Deco terracotta decorations of the buildings and bridges of her hometown, Chicago. She used some of the Art Deco motifs to create fusible applique designs. [Read More]
Resolutions I Can Keep
This year I’m being realistic about my New Year’s resolutions. They are quilt-related, of course – after all, what’s more important? · Resolved: no more pressing over plastic-headed pins · Resolved: no more fusing things to the ironing board cover. · Resolved: no [Read More]
The National Quilt Museum – How it Began – Video
The National Quilt Museum in Paducah, Kentucky celebrated its 20th anniversary in 2011. This video from the American Quilters Society shows how the museum got its start 20 years ago. The museum was originally named the Museum of the American Quilters Society. In 2008, [Read More]
Who is this mystery quilter?
She ranks among the top quilt teachers in the world, her art quilts are claiming new territory, she leads one of the world’s premiere quilt resorts, and her aim is accurate, both on and off the shooting range. Who is she? Pick up a copy of the January 2012 issue of [Read More]
Let Me Tell You A Story
I’ve read that there are about 20,000,000 quilters in the US. In my travels I’ve met a lot of them with some pretty marvelous stories. But, no story touched me like the one I’m about to tell you. I’ve changed the names and locations….but, [Read More]
My Quilt Story: Kathleen Schumacher
As we approach the 70th anniversary of the attack on Pearl Harbor on Dec. 7, 1941, I thought this quilt story from AQ reader Kathleen Schumacher was especially relevant. Thank you to pattern designer Trisha Cribbs for giving her permission to publish Kathleen’s photo [Read More]
You had to be there
The sunrise was spectacular while I was out for my walk and my first thought was “Why didn’t I bring my camera?” But then I realized all those sunrise and sunset pictures (you know, your friends always post them on Facebook) don’t nearly convey the “wow” feeling [Read More]
Alternate Edge Finishing
AQS author Kathy Schmidt shows us how she finishes edges. Click here to find out more about Kathryn Schmidt and her book “Rule-Breaking Quilts.” [Read More]
Machine Quilting Thread Fun
AQS author Sue Patten shows us a few tips on machine quilting. Books by Sue Patten: Adaptable Quilting Designs Quilting Possibilities…Freehand Filler Patterns [Read More]
