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Antique Quilt Love Affair(0)

July 7, 2010

Tips for quilt collectors-getting started, what to watch for, and how to show and share your prized collection.
-Buy quilts in the best condition you can afford. That means no gaping holes, no stains, and no worn spots. You should have a reaction when you first see the quilt. If you don’t love it, don’t buy [...]

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Pepsi Good Idea:Create Quilts of Valor for wounded veterans from current wars.

Carrie Jacobs-Bond Composing Threaders Quilt Club

Goals

To create Quilts of Valor for returning Upper Michigan Veterans.

Overview
Our Quilts of Valor Project is ongoing. Currently we are preparing to construct 50 quilts for returning wounded Purple Heart veterans. The $5,000 will be spent on all necessary aspects in creating quilts. These supplies would include fabric, thread, quilt [...]

17th annual Sydney Craft and Quilt Fair – Australia

June 16 – 20, 2010
Sydney Exhibition Centre
Is Australia’s favourite craft event held annually at Sydney Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour. This fantastic craft event runs in conjunction with the Sydney Quilt Show. Under one roof, you can buy unique craft supplies, see displays and learn in FREE workshops. The Craft & Quilt Fair also includes the [...]

Machine Quilting Like a Pro

Ten tips to get started machine quilting, plus the supplies you’ll need, and three basic techniques to try.
Getting Started
For many quilters, the thought of machine quilting can be overwhelming. Designer and expert machine quilter Mabeth Oxenreider shares her tips for success.
1 . Think about how you want to quilt your project from the start. Knowing [...]


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