Category Archives: Miscellaneous

Winter is the perfect time for giving.  It is a time for wrapping your love with a bow and giving it to those near and dear to you.  Sometimes finding the perfect gift for each recipient is difficult.  This year, … Continue reading →

You’ve admired gorgeous quilts for awhile now, and you’re afraid you may have been bitten by the quilting bug!  If you dream of quilting, why not make the jump and become a quilter?  Quilting is a great hobby and pastime, … Continue reading →

When creating a quilt from blocks, it is not unusual to end up with blocks different in size from what the pattern calls for.  Whether the blocks are too small, too large, or simply a bit crooked, it is important … Continue reading →

You’ve finished your quilt, and now it is time to add the final touch. A quilt is not truly a quilt until it is bound. Binding frames the beautiful work you’ve created and holds the quilt together, giving a beautifully … Continue reading →

When creating a quilt, a border is used to hide the unsightly raw edges while adding a decorative finish. The finishing touch, borders are important in achieving the overall desired look of a quilt. Borders come in different styles, including … Continue reading →

There is a definite trend moving toward vintage reproductions in the fashion and home design industries. As people are searching to connect with their roots, this movement toward the old is reflected in the popular choices of styles, fabrics, and design … Continue reading →

Nothing says fall like a quiet evening at home in front of the fireplace with a peaceful quilting project. However, with the hustle and bustle of back-to-school and other activities, most of us just don’t have the time to dedicate … Continue reading →

Fall is the perfect time to start up a crafty service project. Whether you are a new student looking to fulfill your service hours for a school club or an active community member seeking to help out a neighbor in … Continue reading →

If you love to quilt, the decision to machine quilt or hand quilt is a personal choice. Hand qulting is the process of sewing together the elements of the quilt (the blocks, seams, and binding) by hand using a quilting … Continue reading →

  Back-to-school season is wonderful, chock-full of new experiences and opportunities. This is a time of freshly-sharpened pencils, squeaky new shoes, and carefully-selected clothing that displays personal style. There is no better way for your loved one to show off … Continue reading →