Making Your First Quilt
Many experienced quilt makers will have made quilts by both machine and by hand. Some may have a preference, while others are happy to switch between the two methods intermittently. Although machine quilting is popular for quick results, it can be difficult to handle the material and may or may not provide the effect [...]
Read moreQuilting Terms Explained
Anchor Fabric – The piece of fabric used during the piecing process. Used to hold all fabric pieces together when machine piecing.
Appliqué – Not specific to quilting, this term describes using smaller pieces of fabric in a decorative way that is stitched to the face of a quilt. Sun Bonnett Sue’s quilts are fine examples [...]
Quilting – Crafting with GoodByeCityLife
Quilting designs vary quite specifically to a country, or a society, but the traditional American patchwork designs have become loved world wide. Understand that I am not saying this as some prideful Yankee – I am Canadian, yet recognize the world’s passion for American handiwork.
Although quilting has it’s roots in Europe, the beloved American designs [...]
