Also known as “lap quilting”, “QAYG is the technique of joining three layers – decorative top, batting, and backing – together in small, block-sized sections that are then connected to form the entire quilt” according to Georgia Bonesteel, author of Lap Quilting with Georgia Bonesteel. The blocks are made in manageable sections that are easily […]
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Quilt-as-you-go is a vintage technique that allows you to work on small sections of a quilt with ease prior to joining the blocks. Your quilt can sport squares, rectangles or even panels. My favorite method of joining QAYG blocks does not include hand sewing or sashing. Another benefit of this technique is that there is
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Trapunto is an Italian term for a style of quilting that creates texture and depth in your piece. This technique essentially refers to “stuffing” areas of your work. It can be used in traditional or contemporary pieces to highlight areas of particular interest. While the supplies are minimal, the results are fabulous and eye-catching! There
Do you have a color scheme in mind as you enter your favorite quilt shop? Are there values and shades of colors that you prefer? Strong and vibrant or perhaps muted or soft? Do you search endlessly for the perfect fabric only to tell yourself “this is close, it will have to do”? There’s a
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Did you know the average dollar store can be a gold mine of items for your sewing room at inexpensive prices? Useful tools for stocking stuffers and small gift baskets. Choose a small bin to fill, wrap, add a bow and give your quilting friend gifts they’ll thank you for all year long… lint rollers
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My quilting friends are near and dear to my heart all year long. They listen, share special events and support my attempts as well as my triumphs. But what to give them for the holidays when you don’t have time for something home made? Karen Brown of “Just Get It Done Quilts” has put together
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Who doesn’t like to decorate their home for the months of Autumn? While going through my stash of patterns I came across one I’ve wanted to make for a long time. Having just finished an Autumn bench pillow I had the perfect stash at hand to make it happen! The pattern even comes with the
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Fairfield Fiber is comprised of a group of art quilters who encourage and support each other in artistic expression. Challenges are presented in the form of themes to which participating members work to express their visions and ideals in the form of an art quilt. The theme for the September 2022 exhibit at the Milford
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Spent a good part of today taking a Free Motion Quilting class at The Fiber Art Studio in Oxford. What a joy to be learning and practicing something I love. Kate Themel is the owner/teacher who shared her quilting secrets with us. The group was small which gave us all a chance to ask questions.