Quilt Ordering
Quilt Ordering: Order Early & Beat Christmas Rush Custom Quilts: Christmas in July? The summer is upon us—hot sun, fireflies, suntans, summer vacations, fireworks, the beach, cookouts, outdoor concerts, ice cream, and Dixie Cups of lemonade. It’s hard to think...
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...