Did you know that if you take two regular hexagonal pencils, rubber band them together, and then draw two lines with them, the distance between the lines will be exactly 1/4 inch? Consequently, if...
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Selecting Fabric & Materials For Your Quilting Project – Silk, Petticoat, Cotton
Most quilters use 100% cotton fabric for their patchwork quilts. While part of the reason has to do with tradition, another part is due to what is practical. Cotton Quilts Cottons tend...
It is always celebrated on the last Friday in April, but many states observe Arbor Day on different dates throughout the year based on when the best tree planting times are in their area. Arbor Day...
Candlewicking was first utilised in the United States and Australia at the turn of the 19th century. However, its origins can be traced back to the United Kingdom. Therefore, the term comes from...
Celebrate National Friendship Day With Friendship Quilt Block Patterns
We are reminded of our friends and loving relatives who have shown their concern for us by designing friendship quilts and passing them down through the generations. Due to the fact that these...
Everyone in the quilting community is seeking for faster ways to complete all aspects of the craft, including cutting. There is no exemption made for half-square triangles. It makes perfect...