Popular Quilting Stitches I Use & Why In the late 1990s, I was a beginner quilter. My trusty Pfaff 6122 (a mechanical sewing machine first manufactured in 1968) and I primarily made clothing and crafts. When my fabric collection became outrageous (see note #1*), I...
Modern Quilting & Antiquities While the essential building blocks of quilting — fabric, backings, thread, needles, etc. — haven’t changed dramatically, even over centuries, the tools have. This occurred to me recently when I was working on my antique 1903 Wilson...
Quilting History: Woven Roots Not too long ago, I wouldn’t have guessed that my love for sewing and my mother introducing me to family genealogy would combine into a deep interest in quilting history! I recently returned from Ohio where I attended the Midwest Fabric...
Concert T-Shirt Quilts: An Encore Performance A Unique, Personalized Statement Piece No two concert T-shirt quilts are the same. Each reflects your musical journey and is filled with colors, designs, and tour dates representing your taste. Whether you prefer classic...
The Year in Stitches It’s just after Christmas 2024, and I am gathering my customer records to write everyone a thank-you note. I’ve had 23 customers this year – and what a fun year it has been! Of my 23 customers, I had 15 quilt creation customers. One customer...
