Category Archives: QuiltWoman

Great Quilting and Sewing Apps

Posted on February 25, 2014 by QWBlog

If you are one of the 90% of people in the US who own a smartphone, you probably use apps to do anything from check in with social media platforms (i.e. Facebook, Pinterest) to playing popular games such as Candy … 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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Tips for Making Rag Quilts

Posted on February 13, 2014 by QWBlog

So what exactly is a rag quilt anyway? A rag quilt has exposed seam allowances on the front of the quilt and finished seams on the back. It is usually made up from several pieces sewn together like a patchwork quilt. The … 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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Creative Ways to Use Fat Quarters

Posted on February 11, 2014 by QWBlog

  Who doesn’t love fat quarters? I go into a store and find that I cannot leave without buying a hand full. It’s so much fun to mix and match prints and colors together to create unique combinations. The bonus is … Continue reading →

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Patchwork Quilt is 2014 Olympic Winter Games Official Look

Posted on February 5, 2014 by QWBlog

How great is this? A stunning patchwork quilt is 2014 Olympic Winter Games Official look. This is Russia’s first Olympic Winter Games, which will be held in Sochi. According to the Sochi’s games press release, ”The Olympic patchwork quilt, developed … 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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