About QuiltingQuiltingQuilt Backing Options- June 24, 2008 A quilt's backing is the bottom portion of the quilt sandwich -- the fabric you see when you flip a quilt over to its reverse side. You might hear the...http://quilting.about.com/b/2008/06/24/quilt-backing-options.htm Fact or Fiction - Pressing Seam Allowances to One Side Strengthens Seams- June 22, 2008 I like to press seam allowances to the side (rather than open) because of that little bump (called loft) the allowance fabric creates underneath and to the side of the...http://quilting.about.com/b/2008/06/22/pressing-seam-allowances-to-one-side-strengthens-se... Tipsy Drunkard's Path Swap & Pattern- June 19, 2008 The traditional Drunkard's Path quilt is an all-time favorite -- and an all-time fright for quilters who don't think they're ready to tackle curved seams. So here's a solution, the...http://quilting.about.com/b/2008/06/19/httpzaboutcomdquilting100n-tipsy_blogjpg.htm Little Friendship Stars Quilt Pattern- June 17, 2008 Friendship quilts have been popular forever, but they don't all have signature panels like centers of these 6" patchwork star blocks. The blocks are easy to make and the dark...http://quilting.about.com/b/2008/06/17/little-friendship-stars-quilt-pattern.htm Patriotic Themed Quilt: Waving the Flag- June 14, 2008 Here's a square quilt that measures about 66" square, a perfect size to take along on picnics or July 4th celebrations. And if you use flannel for the batting you...http://quilting.about.com/b/2008/06/14/patriotic-themed-quilt-waving-the-flag.htm Taking Flight Baby Quilt- June 11, 2008 Taking Flight is a baby quilt that measures about 39-12" x 47". It's made up of two traditional quilt blocks, Birds in the Air and Thrifty, all placed on point...http://quilting.about.com/b/2008/06/11/taking-flight-baby-quilt.htm Raise Your Hand if You're a Fabriholic!- June 11, 2008 Fess up, are you a fabriholic Raise that hand and hold it up high if you can answer an emphatic yes! to that question. Not sure yet, or not out...http://quilting.about.com/b/2008/06/11/raise-your-hand-if-youre-a-fabriholic.htm Scrappy Miniature Whirlwind Quilt- June 7, 2008 I like this scrappy miniature quilt. It's made from sixteen 3" foundation (paper) pieced whirlwind blocks and finishes at 21" square. The blocks are quick and easy to make, but...http://quilting.about.com/b/2008/06/07/scrappy-miniature-whirlwind-quilt.htm Black & White and Red All Over- June 4, 2008 This small strippy-set quilt has four columns made with large panels that are surrounded by five narrower strip-pieced columns. You can alter the fabrics to make the quilt suit any...http://quilting.about.com/b/2008/06/04/black-white-and-red-all-over.htm June Block Lotto: 6" Basket Blocks with Variable Handles- June 1, 2008 I love these 6" basket blocks! Each one is made with two fabrics: a brightly colored basket with a background that's white and black, or the reverse, a black and...http://quilting.about.com/b/2008/06/01/june-block-lotto-6-basket-blocks-with-variable-hand... |