The beautiful design of a quilt is a result of two components – the pattern and the fabric. Choosing a pattern is the first step in making your quilt.
In this post, we will discuss the various types of patterns that are available. Sometimes the pattern is dependant on your fabric choice such as when you are using a panel or specialty fabric, but most times quilters choose their pattern first and then get creative with fabric choices.
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For the last few weeks, Nana has been making her first Amigurumi project and found it easier than I thought.
Don’t let the words Amigurumi scare you. If you can crochet in a spiral, you can crochet Amigurumi.
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This is the second of a ten part series which will teach you the basics of quilting from choosing fabric to displaying the finished product and everything in between. It is meant to help make that special quilt even more fantastic.
As you begin to quilt, you will come across different quilting terminology that may sound to you like a strange language! This part will familiarize you with some of the basic terms and slang that you will encounter throughout your quilting experience.
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