How to take photos of quilts: Ten photos to take of quilts by Emily of Quiltylove.com. Find out the top ten photos to take of each quilt that you make.

In January 2011, a blog named Fussy Cut, was doing a quilt along based on the book, The Farmer's Wife. The goal was to complete two blocks every week. In 1922, The Farmer's Wife magazine posed this question to their readers: "If you had a daughter of marriageable age, would you, in light of your own experience, have her marry a farmer?" The magazine at that time had 750,000 subscribers, and received over 7,000 letters. The best answers to this question are included in this book, along with the traditional quilt blocks they inspired. Here is one of the stories: City Life Holds No Glamour Having spent the first two years of my married life, as well as much of my childhood in Chicago, city life holds no glamour, no lure for me. I know its lacks too well. I would not exchange the homely joy of riding in a "tin Lizzie" in the country for the excitement of "keeping up with Lizzie" in the city or town. I have had more genuine enjoyment in caring for and breeding up my flock of beautiful White Rock chickens; more real pleasure in tending my flowers and vegetables, more honest satisfaction in working with the lambs and bees, than I ever experienced in the varied round of activities that made up my life in the city. Such wholesome, outdoor work serves not merely as an absorbing occupation for the moment, a time killer, so to speak but is also an investment which later pays well. There is not space here to tell of my love for ;the panorama of ever changing beauty that unrolls from my cabin on the hilltop. It must be admitted that country life has neither what is of more value to earnest men and women: wholesome living conditions, an excellent moral environment, opportunity for mental growth and spiritual development, and the possibilities of real and lasting happiness. It is my conviction that when America wearies of jazz and reverts, as a nation, to the ideals of her pioneer forefathers, a=many will find in the simple joys of the country an antidote to over sophistication. We who are already on the land and love it, despite all its lacks, know the blessed peace and security and happiness that nature offers those who have discernment enough to "hold communion with her visible forms." There is a possibility of 111 6" blocks in the book. Originally, I was planning on making a queen size quilt which would take 110 blocks. As I was sewing the blocks, I realized that 110 blocks was too ambitious! I decided to make 50 blocks, which is a lap quilt. There is a CD that comes with the book and you can print off paper piecing templates. It is so much easier to just cut out the pieces with your rotary cutter. Bee in my Bonnet had some great tutorials and ideas. I made six design boards, foam board with quilt batting, trimmed in cute fabric. The quilt batting lets the little pieces stick, and you can audition which fabric combinations look best together before you sew them together. Then I bought a little binder with 5" X 7" page protectors to hold my sketched blocks. I decided to make my blocks in 30's prints, otherwise known as "Aunt Gracie". Here are most of the photos of the 6 l/2" blocks. Most I absolutely love, but some I'm not that crazy about. I used every color, so the quilt will have a "scrappy" look. The blocks were lying on the floor for a long time. I have never worked on a quilt where the blocks were set on a point. It took a little while to get used to. I bought slate colored fabric for the sashing, pale pink for the posts and pastel yellow for the setting triangles. I thought the slate would show off the colors of the blocks. I sewed some of the sashing, posts and triangles and marked each row with a slip of paper. Row 1, row 2, etc. Then I folded them up very carefully so they wouldn't wrinkle, to work on when I have more time. I have two projects I am working on right now that I need to have completed in two weeks. That is the story of my "Farmer's Wife" quilt so far..... I have a "Farmer's Wife" board on pinterest if you want to take a peek.

In this blog post you will find a printable quilt planner that you can use to look forward to upcoming quilting projects.

I don’t know about you, but I love to track my progress on pretty much everything. I usually have a list (or three) going of all the things I need to do or want to get done. Unfor…

I want to make a quilt. In the past, I made My Handsome Man a T-shirt quilt , but this time I want to make a quilt for me. I have thought a lot about quilts. The time and effort that goes in to making one makes them a labour of love. You can find baby quilts made out of baby clothes, quilts made by

i wanna share an old applique book with you, i hope it will give you good distract from this pandemic stress. this book name is Baltimore El...

Making this rose garden quilt might initially look intimidating, but it's surprisingly not. This quilt as you go project, shared with us by The Sewing Channel, results in a gorgeous rose garden with a rustic feel. No pattern is needed. Materials: Rose fabrics Ruler Rotary cutter/ scissors Batting fabric Pins Sewing machine Directions: Prepare all

Once I read Wendy Butler Berns' article about how to make picture quilts in Quilting Arts Magazine, I knew I had to give her technique a try.

Think about you, quilting. Pair that image with your wildest, most wouldn’t-it-be-amazing dream. What does your marvel of a quilting experience look like? For astronaut Karen Nyberg, her quilting adventure was a literal out-of-this world event: making a quilt block in orbit, on the International Space Station. Wow! Inspiration doesn’t come on a scale much …

I recently had a request to post the sizes of the blocks for my Chunky Cut Christmas Quilt. (Marilyn, I'm sorry I have been unable to respond to you personally, but you are a no-reply blogger.) This quilt is quick and fun and a great way to bust some stash if you are feeling you need to liberate fabric from your shelves. It would be so good in many different fabrics, I think, so if you make one, be sure to share. I'm sorry I don't have time to fancy up my quilt sketch before publishing here. I did consider it, but it will be a long time before I find time to do that, so I hope the sketch is legible on your screen and that it all makes sense to you. I constructed the block in sections A to I (indicated by the bolder lines on the larger diagram) and joined them into three rows to complete. The sizes on the diagram are finished block sizes, so remember to add a half inch to each measurement to allow for your quarter inch seams. The seam allowances are included on the cutting list below for you. Section A Cut 1: 15 ½" x 6 ½" Cut 1: 6 ½" x 12 ½" Cut 1: 9 ½" x 12 ½" Section B Cut 2: 9 ½" squares Cut 1: 9 ½" x 18 ½" Section C Cut 2: 15 ½" x 9 ½" Cut 2: 9 ½" squares Section D Cut 2: 9 ½" squares Cut 1: 12 ½" x 9 ½" Cut 1: 12 ½" x 15 ½" Cut 1: 9 ½" x 6 ½" Section E Cut 1: 9 ½" x 15 ½" Cut 1: 9 ½" x 6 ½" Cut 1: 6 ½" x 9 ½" Cut 1: 9 ½" square Cut 1: 12 ½" x 9 ½" Section F Cut 1: 12 ½" x 9 ½" Cut 1: 9 ½" x 15 ½" Cut 1: 9 ½" square Cut 1: 6 ½" x 9 ½" Cut 1: 9 ½" x 6 ½" Section G Cut 1: 6 ½" x 15 ½" Cut 1: 12 ½" x 6 ½" Cut 1: 12 ½" x 9 ½" Cut 1: 18 ½" x 9 ½" Section H Cut 1: 15 ½" x 12 ½" Cut 1: 6 ½" x 12 ½" Cut 1: 9 ½" x 12 ½" Cut 1: 9 ½" square Cut 1: 9 ½" x 15 ½" Section I Cut 1: 9 ½" x 12 ½" Cut 1: 6 ½" x 12 ½" Cut 1: 15 ½" x 12 ½" Binding You will need 15" FWOF for binding 246" of binding is required Cut 6 strips 2.5" x FWOF Backing I used a brushed cotton sheet for my backing so I didn't calculate actual yardage but the quilt will measure 57 ½" x 66 ½" finished, so you will need backing to cover this size. I think 3m/3yds should cover it but please check as I didn't calculate this for my own sewing purposes. I hope this is helpful to you Marilyn, and maybe others will also enjoy breaking out some long held fabrics for a fun scrap buster! Happy stitching!!

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Every so often I wake up with a word list in my mind. It happened a month ago at 3 am. It happened last week at midnight and it happened this morning at 5 am. The list is a series of verbs that contrast each other. I have a note pad at the side of my bed so that I can write down my dreams. Sometimes

Don't let the seemingly infinite batting choices get you down! This comprehensive guide is the only one you need to help you choose the right quilt batting!

Explore the many free jelly roll quilt patterns as well as other jelly roll projects. These fun precuts reduce cutting and speed up sewing!

A list of the 10 best DIY sewing gifts for a new mom. This list includes projects for a range of skills, so don't count yourself out!

Whether you crochet, knit, sew or some other sort of creative project you are going to love these craft Bullet Journal ideas!

When it comes to the best thread for quilting, how do you choose? There are a lot of decisions to make and factors to consider. There's also the issue of whether you are looking for thread for machine quilting or hand quilting. Many of these thread tips are helpful for any sort of sewing, so keep this handy for your non-quilting sewing projects, too! The best threading for quilting is generally a cotton or polyester-cotton blend. Avoid cheaper polyester threads as they are more likely to break or snap over time. The weight of your thread depends on your fabric and pattern. Thicker fabrics or quilts with more layers of fabric need a thicker weight (or stronger) thread. First, we will discuss thread in general, looking at the terms associated with thread and how it's measured. Then we will go into the common thread materials each thread type from which each is made. We will then focus on types of thread you will see when looking at thread spools along with the types of thread that are readily available. Some are great for quilting and some are not as fitting. Finally, we will focus on the best machine quilting threads as well as the best threads for hand quilting. So, start reading and get ready to learn all about thread in relation to quilting and choosing the best threads for your upcoming quilt projects. Table of Contents Thread Basics Thread Material Types of Thread Best Threads for Machine Quilting Best Threads for Hand Quilting Conclusion

After putting out the Patchwork Planner & Journal--- and then this year the Patchwork Calendar, I got thinking (and was missing) a few things.

I stitch all day on the front side of my quilts. The journey from idea to final is often full of surprises. I look for that in each piece like finding a needle among pins.

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Rulers for quilting can be tricky! There are so many out there. Really. There are a lot!!! I sometimes get all caught up on the quilt ruler hype and then end up with these piles

Messy creative process Quilting is a creative process. And creative processes can get messy, am I right? We quilters tent to always have more than one project going on. And well, sometimes fabrics …

The title Judy's Rainbow originates from the commissioner of this piece. It refers to the spectrum of colours that lichen comes in and Hawaii's gorgeous rainbow

Download fun FREE printable art activities and coloring pages for the classroom and homeschool. Decorate your classroom with these engaging free pritnables!

I didn’t realize just how much I love writing blog posts on travel inspiration for bullet journaling until I looked up the related links to add to this page! I have created travel posts such as cute travel doodles , using a bullet journal for travel , 50 best travel quotes , packing list ideas

We’ve noticed a recent, striking trend in the embroidery community. Embroiderers everywhere are engaged in the daily practice of stitching embroidery journals. We see it as the confluence of many factors: an ongoing pandemic, a need to mark the time, a way to document the year, the accessibility of working a simple hoop design, the […]

The lsquo;Underground Railroadrsquo; was a network of anti-slavery supporters in the USA and Canada, who operated safe houses for African-American slaves. It was in operation from the beginning of the nineteenth century and was at its peak of activity between 1859 and 1860. While there is no documentary evidence, in the popular American imagination quilts were used to identify safe houses on the Underground Railroad.

After putting out the Patchwork Planner & Journal--- and then this year the Patchwork Calendar, I got thinking (and was missing) a few things.

This amazing thumbprint art is the work of Cheryl Sorg of Encinitas, California. At first I thought it was a selvage quilt! I wondered...

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