Sewing and Embroidery
The Art of Selecting a Quilting Pattern PDF Print E-mail
Quilting, Sewing and Embroidery
In the past, quilting patterns were handed down generation to generation. You could get new patterns that weren't in your family from close friends. Today, with computers and the Internet there are literally thousands of quilting patterns at your fingertips. How do you select which quilting pattern to use?
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Cleaning an Antique Quilt PDF Print E-mail
Quilting, Sewing and Embroidery
antique quiltIf you have just acquired an antique quilt, there are some things to watch for before you think about how to clean it. You need to look carefully at the quilt's age and condition. You also need to think carefully about whether you should wash a quilt. It is a good idea to seek the advice of a professional textile conservationist first...
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Discover The Joys And Benefits of Quilting PDF Print E-mail
Quilting, Sewing and Embroidery
Quilting was a common social activity in the past. During earlier times, quilting fabric was an activity which farm wives like to get together to do. These are opportunities for them to retreat from their straining physical chores of farm life and do something light and useful together...
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Easy Patchwork Fabric-Covered Gift Box PDF Print E-mail
Quilting, Sewing and Embroidery
patchwork boxPatchwork fabric-covered gift boxes are an easy, affordable way to dress up any gift package. They're also great for storage. Total preparation and assembly time for this project is approximately 2-3 hours...
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Custom Embroidery Tips PDF Print E-mail
Quilting, Sewing and Embroidery
pin cushionThere are important considerations you have to bear in mind before creating or ordering your own, custom embroidery designs. For D-I-Y (Do-it-yourself) people, it is easy to...
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