Popular Quilting Stiches
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
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: Genealogy
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
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...
A Year in Quilting: 2024 in Stitches
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...
Quilt Restoration
Quilt Restoration A Labor of Love, Art, History, and Detail Quilting is a cherished art form, often passed down through generations, expressing history, culture, and personal stories within its stitches. However, quilts frequently suffer from wear and tear over time,...