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How to select fabric for quilting by Betty Carew Before you select a fabric for a quilt, you have to consider what the quilt will be used for. The amount of different types of material on today’s market is endless. There are a few considerations when you are making a quilt and here is how to... More> How to pick the right fabric for quilts by Rachelle de Bretagne Picking the right fabric for quilts is vital to the lasting ability of the quilt and its presentation. Over the lifetime of a quilt, it will be washed several times. It is therefore essential that the fabrics chosen for the quilt should adhere to ce... More>
	How to transfer images to fabric for quilting by Natasa Shepherd With today's technology it is fairly easy, although not so inexpensive, to get nearly any image you want on fabric. This is a dream come true for many crafters. Imagine the endless possibilities, the beautiful quilts that could be made with images t... More> Tips for calculating fabric requirements in quilting by Rachelle de Bretagne With a little planning, you can give yourself a very good idea of how much fabric you will need for a patchwork quilt. Making a plain quilt is simple, as both sides are the same, and the only measurement which comes into question is the overall widt... More>
The historical significance of the quilt in the U.S. by Kelly Olsen Many people have heard of Freedom quilts and stories of how patterns where named. Not always contemplated is the significance of why a quilt was made. Quilts are a lot of work, many where made as practical gifts for this very reason alone. In this a... More> How to make a quilted bed runner by Trenna Sue Hiler Any one who has stayed in a hotel in the past three or four years has probably seen a bed runner. It is the scarf that runs across the bottom of the bed. It hangs down the side. It is added as an accent to tie the decor of the bedroom area together.... More>
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