Tag Archives: Traditional Quilting

Batik Bounty

Posted on May 12, 2010 by Gina

What’s in Your Batik Stash? Most quilters have a sizable supply of beautiful batiks, those luscious fabrics and designs we cannot resist buying. Usually I don’t getaroundtoit. I mean making up the idea I had in mind when I made … Continue reading →

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Removing Stains on Quilts and Textiles

Posted on April 12, 2010 by Gina

Life leaves its marks – maybe you don’t want the “patina” Bubble gum, wine, ink, bleeding colors, mildew – what do you do when your art quilts, cherished family heirloom quilts, your childrens’ quilts and flea market finds come into … Continue reading →

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Sally Bramald’s Quilted Art

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Gina

An Expert Machine Quilter’ Blog Seems recently I keep running across beautiful blogs of machine quilting experts who specialize in feathers.  Feathers appear simple and elegant. Most things that look simple to do are in fact challenging. Making complicated things … Continue reading →

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The Quilt Index-mother of all quilting resources

Posted on January 29, 2010 by Gina

a website review of The Quilt Index – quiltindex.org The Quilt Index is a growing research and reference tool designed to provide unprecedented access to information and images about quilts held in private and public hands. It is a joint … Continue reading →

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Michigan State U showcases Cuesta Benberry Collection

Posted on January 19, 2010 by Gina

in the CQA Quilting News from the Lansing City Pulse MSU Museum Shows Off Quilt Scholar’s Collection through Sept. 5, 2010, by Eric Gallippo ‘Unpacking Collections’ The Legacy of Cuesta Benberry, African- American Quilt Scholar Visitors to Michigan State University … Continue reading →

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Holiday Kaleidoscopic Quilt Inspiration

Posted on December 8, 2009 by Gina

Color Palette + Design = Impact These Creative Commons.org photos by Crystal Writer demonstrate that traditional quilt styles combined with stellar palette choices and ingenious layouts can result in stunning artistic art quilts. Enjoy Crystal’s computer created kaleidoscopes. More photos … Continue reading →

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Gee’s Bend Quilts and The Circle of Life

Posted on November 22, 2009 by Gina

In the CQA Quilting News from the Idaho Statesman, 11/05/09, by BY DANA OLAND doland@idahostatesman.com Artists from Gee’s Bend see life and history in every quilt they make To Louisiana Pettway Bendolph, the beautiful quilts she makes are like her … Continue reading →

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Handmade Gifts for the Holidays

Posted on November 18, 2009 by Gina

The person who “has everything” probably doesn’t have a hand made quilt. Since it’s a one of a kind type of gift, a hand made quilt suggests that your loved one or friend also is special. When you give a … Continue reading →

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2010 Hoffman Challenge Fabrics

Posted on November 10, 2009 by Gina

2009 Hoffman Challenge Winners Announced and 2010 Collection Announced Fabrics for the 2010 Hoffman Challenge have been announced. The theme fabric is shown below. Hoffman Challenge is the place to go for all the information you need to consider if … Continue reading →

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Explore a Ghost Town for Fabric Art Inspiration

Posted on August 29, 2009 by Gina

Stark, haunting and barren – let an American icon, the Ghost Town, inspire your art quilts These photographs speak for themselves. The people who lived, worked, loved and died in these lost towns are silent. Through the lens of talented … Continue reading →

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