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Fabric for Quilting and more

The closest thing I've ever donec to quilting is sewing a WHO patch onto some torn jeans when I was in High School. I can also sew buttons back onto my shirts with a needle and thread - and that's it.

Then I met my wife, who's sister is an incredibly talented Quilter. The both of them, and my mother-in-law, are all creative and enjoy sewing. So it shouldn't have been much of a surprise when we started taking trips to Lancaster Quilt Show, in nearby Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The prospect of spendng a day looking at quilts, and then another 2 days shopping for fabric (we went for a 3 day weekend), was not all that exciting. But since this was one of my wife's interests, I was more than willing to go and 'experience it'.

You don't have to be able to sew a stitch to admire the artistry and craftsmanship that goes into quilt making. Much more than simple geometric patterns, there were intricate designs and some quilts even recreated garden scenes. I was amazed.

Several years, and quilt shows later, I can still only sew buttons onto my shirts, but I now know about fat quarters, battiques, and a whole lot more. Although my fabric suggestions tend to elicit laughs from my wife, while she tries to coordinate colors for a new quilt, I still like to help. I get to carry the bolts to the cutting table.

Make your own Vintage Quilts with these patterns 

201 Vintage Patchwork Patterns is a wonderful resource for quilters who love the look of vintage quilts.

Whether a novice or experienced quilter, everything you need to know to make over 200 quilts is included:

Step-by-step instructions
Fabric Suggestions
Yardage estimates, &
Cutting designs

This eBook includes an actual "digital" replica of Ruby Short McKim's original 1931 edition of One Hundred and One Patchwork Patterns, plus over 100 more patterns including Bird Life patterns, State Flower patterns and Vintage 1930s patterns.

Not only is this a well illustrated treasury of authentic American pioneer quilt designs, it also includes practical advice and tips on all aspects of quilt making. 201 Vintage Patchwork Patterns will keep you quilting for years.

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Don't you just LOVE fabric? 

If you like to quilt or sew, fabric is the raw material that brings your visions to life.

You don't just walk into a fabric store and look around. You spend hours studying, admiring, mixing & matching, and even 'fondling' every bolt that catches your eye.

Whether it's a quilt of your own design, or you something you just saw at a local Quilt Show fabric (and your passion for creativity) is what makes it all possible.

By the way, that's me carrying a few bolts for my wife in Lancaster PA.

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Handwoven fabric by ingermaaike2

Handwoven fabric

Toys for tots doll quilt 2 by heidielliott

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Toys for tots doll quilt 3 by heidielliott

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phoenicia cabin bedroom by LDHNY

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The Handmaid's Tale by Claire L. Evans

The Handmaid's Tale

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Elmo and Zoe by Chris Winters

Elmo and Zoe

The Surprise Quilt by RBerteig

The Surprise Quilt

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Crazy Quilting - The Complete Guide

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Machine Quilting Made Easy

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divacratus wrote...

I guess I should meet your wife and take some tips from her too! I absolutely hate sewing.. but this is a great lens! Well explained...

ReplyPosted November 08, 2009

Craftyville wrote...

I love to sew and shop for interesting fabrics.

ReplyPosted August 20, 2009

JustAls wrote...

I love bright colored fabric. This is a great site!

ReplyPosted September 14, 2008

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