quilting
quilting
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by R.t. Markovsky - 2006-11-30
What is machine quilting? It is using a machine to sew a quilt together. Think in terms of a very large sewing machine that is very flexible. If you have already been making quilts by hand and giving...
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by Shirley Ambrose - 2006-12-11
Passing through history, quilting had flowering periods and periods of decline, but the true fact is that it remained an art that conquered many hearts by its complexity and beauty, along with its pra...
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by Kathy Hildebrand - 2007-01-14
The exact origins of quilting are unknown, though it is believed that it may be traced to the Middle East as early as the Egyptian First Dynasty. Surviving examples of quilting are seen in tomb statue...
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by Sarah H - 2007-01-20
The textile traditions of African peoples are less popular than their customs and traditions. This can be largely due to the fact that historians have focused on documenting other aspects of African A...
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by Michelle Frost - 2007-02-13
Color is one of the most crucial aspects of any quilt. Working in connection with fabric texture, these two elements constitute a quilt's personal feeling or story. But what exactly is the "story" of ...
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by Michelle Frost - 2007-03-07
Starting a business can be a daunting task, especially when you consider that the average startup costs are anywhere from $5,000 to $20,000. Even at the low end, that's not an insignificant amount of ...
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by Michelle Bery - 2007-04-04
We live in a day and age where fast and convenient is revered above all; time is a rare commodity and patience isn't necessary. So, for most, the art of quilting is difficult to imagine. The level of ...
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by Peter Makuta - 2007-04-10
Surprisingly, scrapbook retreats and quilt retreats are among the most popular retreats today. The idea is simply to join a bunch of other ladies sharing a common hobby for a time of fellowship, great...
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by Sarah H - 2007-04-14
The average person will look at a King size quilt as just another commodity, something for warmth and comfort. But it can actually be more than that depending on how you look at it because quilts are ...
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by Heather Allen - 2007-04-25
When you're putting together a quilting project, the quilting material you choose is of the utmost importance. After all, it forms the basis of the whole project. So you need to consider a number of...
