Never know how to figure out how many quilt squares to purchase for your quilt project? New at quilting? A common mistake with new quilters is this: ONE set of 40 4" squares will not make a quilt! The...
GETTING STARTED IN QUILT MAKING Quilt making is one of the most practical of the needle arts and I think one of the most beautiful. Simply put quilting is just sewing toghether three layers, top, filler and...
Beginning quilters often have difficulty in understanding fat quarter cuts of fabric. A fat quarter is made by cutting a yard of fabric into four equal parts. One yard of quilting fabric measures 36" x 44"; if...
Cheater Cloth is the name used to describe fabric printed to look like a traditionally pieced quilt top. Some people believe it is a lazy man's approach to quilting, while others view it as a folk art form. I...
4" BLOCKS We are providing quilters with these handy charts of some of the more popular block sizes in hopes that it will provide quidance and the information necessary to purchase or make the correct number...
Selling and Buying Antique Quilts/Tops/Blocks Overwhelmed at trying to sell an antique quilt? With a little bit of knowledge, research and clear pictures, you can be a successful seller. Using the guide...
6" BLOCKS We are providing quilters with these handy charts of some of the more popular block sizes in hopes that it will provide quidance and the information necessary to purchase or make the correct...
Recently, I have become fascinated by projects made by putting yo yo's together. While most commonly known as Yo Yo's, they share other documented names: Puff, Bon-Bon, Powder Puff and Rosette. They are made...
General Identification Guide to Antique Quilts ~ Part 1 If you didn't gain enough information from my Selling and Buying Antique Quilts/Tops/Blocks, you will find more information and pictures in this...
8" BLOCKS 8" blocks are such a common size now with so many precut quilt kits available today. Knowing how many you need for your desired size quilt can be very confusing. Hopefully the chart below will...