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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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Make: Online : Fabric light bright
Here's a fun looking project by Eli Skipp of Pumping Station One. Taking a departure from the permanency of traditional soft circuit crafting, he designed this customizable fabric light bright.
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The new voile fabric by Anna Maria Horner is lovely indeed. To be quite honest, I'm not that familiar with voile fabric. However judging by the drape of the fabric, it is going to be wonderful to sew with. I already have a project in ...
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We traded some of my beach bags I make for some of her fabrics. Here is what I got: Each piece is different sizes ? with the smallest being 9? X WOF. Some of the photos do not do the fabric justice. They are just beautiful. ...

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sunday driver never took a test by Robert Couse-Baker

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Authentic Twist by cascade_lily

Authentic Twist

Table runner for Carol by cascade_lily

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Table runner for Carol - quilting close-up by cascade_lily

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