Archives: 2010 May
My Favorite Designer
May 31st, 2010, No Comments
When it comes to pattern and book designers, we all have our favorites. My favorite is definately Atkinson Designs. I find their instructions very easy to follow and they usually include several size options for each pattern. I have made many of their patterns; Cheese and Crackers, Snapshots, Yellow Brick Road, Monterrey Medallions and many more! [...]
Pre-cuts are our friends!
May 24th, 2010, No Comments
If you haven’t tried using some of the pre-cuts on the market these days, you should try them out. Pre-cuts are a complete fabric collection already cut into pieces. There are charm squares ( 5″ squares), layer cakes (10″ squares), turnovers (triangles that can be sewn into 5″ half square triangles) and honeybuns (1 1/2″ strips). [...]
Quilter’s of Tomorrow!!
May 17th, 2010, No Comments
There are so many young girls (and boys) that are growing up without having a chance to learn textile arts these days and it breaks my heart. When I was in elementary school, I was taught how to make a garmet, a stuffed toy, hem clothing and many other lost skills. That experience really stuck [...]
Fun with Panels
May 3rd, 2010, No Comments
There are a lot of fabric panels on the market these day and they can be a great starting place for your next quilt. Some panels can simply be quilted and bound and voila! you have a finished project with minimal effort. Panels can also make a great center medallion that can be enlarged by using blocks or [...]
