Category Archives: Designers

An Interview with Designer Yolanda Fundora

Posted on March 4, 2014 by QWBlog

Sideways Quilt Pattern by Yolanda Fundora Yolanda Fundora , an extremely prolific designer, author, graphic artist and children’s book illustrator, is one of QuiltWoman.com’s talented quilt designers. Recently, we had the pleasure of chatting with Yolanda about her work and her company Urban Amish. … Continue reading →

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An Interview with Designer Sue Beevers

Posted on February 21, 2014 by QWBlog

Artist, author, designer, teacher, speaker, television personality Sue Beevers of Trillium Ridge Quilt Designs is in the Designer Spotlight this week. We recently had the pleasure to speak with Sue. Sue is a designer for QuiltWoman.com. Additionally, she designs fabric for Northcott and plays the cello! … Continue reading →

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How to Quilt with Recycled Materials

Posted on February 19, 2014 by QWBlog

Have you made a quilt with recycled materials such as old clothing, vintage linens, t-shirts, blue jeans and men’s ties? Whether you work from a pattern and incorporate found fabrics into the design or you design your own pattern, using recycled … Continue reading →

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Rag Quilting Round Up

Posted on February 18, 2014 by QWBlog

What a great day to round up some wonderful rag quilt tutorials for our readers. The snow is falling, the fire is roaring and I am under a warm quilt. Did you get a chance to read our tips for … Continue reading →

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Bargello Quilting With Ease

Posted on February 11, 2014 by QWBlog

So what exactly is a Bargello Quilt? By definition, a bargello quilt is one that is made of strips of fabric sewn together. Although beginning quilters find that it is very easy to create a bargello quilt, advanced quilters are also challenged since sewing the … Continue reading →

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Found Fabric Project Sheets

Posted on February 3, 2014 by QWBlog

  Do you have a stash full of fabrics just waiting to be used? “Found Fabric” Projects Sheets are downloadable instructions for creating unique and creative garments using patterns you may already have. With each project you learn how to … Continue reading →

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FedEx Small Business Grant Contest

Posted on January 27, 2014 by QWBlog

Small business. Big Grant. That’s the motto of the FedEx Small Business Grant Contest. Voting runs from now until February 23rd, 2014. QuiltWoman.com  has a chance to win a grant of up to $25,000 partially based on the number of votes … Continue reading →

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Quilting for Charity

Posted on January 5, 2014 by QWBlog

Recently, QuiltWoman.com received the following newsletter from Quilt Designer Maggie Ball of Dragonfly Quilts. Quilting for Charity In tune with the spirit of giving at this time of year, I wanted to write about the charity with which I’m most … Continue reading →

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AccuQuilt GO! Pattern Series Part Four

Posted on January 3, 2014 by QWBlog

The wall hanging version of this quilt pattern is coming together now.  I have played with many different layout versions.  I would love to know what you think. So here goes… Part Four of our AccuQuilt GO! Pattern Series This … Continue reading →

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Quilt Patterns made with Jelly Rolls

Posted on December 23, 2013 by QWBlog

When I first heard these two terms used together long ago, I knew I would be a long-time lover of quilting arts. Who doesn’t love the thought of eating Jelly Rolls while engaging in their favorite past-time, quilting. It wasn’t until I … Continue reading →

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