Quilting

The family members‘ differing views of their heritage :)

Quilting has been around for centuries. Fragments of cloth sewn in layers with some sort of fibrous filling has been found in artifacts from the ancient Roman Empire. During the Middle Ages, padded (quilted) garments were worn by knights beneath their metal armor. Because cloth deteriorates with time, it is difficult to document the actual beginning of quilting, but it probably has been an important technique as long as textiles have been used.

While there are many different styles and techniques of quilting, all processes involve a few basic steps.

1. Creating the top layer of the quilt (quilt top). This can be one whole piece of fabric or many different pieces, joined together in countless patterns.

2. Joining the three layers of the quilt together, or basting. The quilt top, batting (center layer usually made of cotton, polyester, or wool insulation), and backing (back layer of fabric, usually one whole piece) are layered on top of one another and joined by safety pins (the traditional method), adhesive spray, or fusible batting.

3. Sewing the three layers together-- this is called quilting. Once the three layers are basted into a "quilt sandwich", hand or machine stitches permanently hold the three layers together. Quilting patterns can be very simple straight stitches from one end to the other, ranging to very complex, intricate patterns.

4. The last step is binding. In this step, a long strip of fabric is sewn around the perimeter, closing and finishing the quilt.

The disadvantages of using an applique during your sewing project include the cost and the time needed to create the applique. Another disadvantage is that the applique may not stand up as well as an embroidered design would.

Cal king matress dimentions are 84 x 72 inches.

Cal king quilt dimentions are 108 x 92 inches.

This truly is a matter of opinion.

One could argue that crocheting is easier than knitting because there is only one needle/hook, as opposed to the two needles in knitting.

However, knitting is simpler (there is a difference between "simple" and "easy") than crocheting, having fewer basic stitches and an easier-to-understand material.

The basic stitches in crochet are easier to learn, but are also easy to mess up. The basic knitting stitches are harder to master, but once learned, are more difficult to mess up.

In all, I would recommend that younger children learn to knit, and anyone over the age of 10 to do either, though crocheting might have the advantage, since it usually takes less time to do.

a great lil tutorial i found...

http://www.craftster.org/forum/index.php?topic=13016

Because quilting (and other needlework) has been associated throughout history with women, it was not until the advancement of the Women's Movement and Feminism of the late 19th and 20th Centuries that quilting could be recognized as a form of true art. The modern media, including color photography, well-produced magazines, and televised documentaries and classes on quilting also focused attention and appreciation on the art. The American Bicentennial celebrations in 1976 also brought significant attention to the tradition of American Quilting and was key to promoting the quilting revival.

A regular sewing machine is for piecing the guilt together,

and a quilting machine is for the stitching on the top of the quilt. A regular sewing machine is for piecing the guilt together,

and a quilting machine is for the stitching on the top of the quilt.

go to aenathan.com look for quilt of the month... the patterns are all there...

Do you have others? I am missing

Anything before Aug 03

Nov 2003

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July 2007

Help! :)

Jacquie

2 fat quarters would be 1/2 yard.

A fat quarter is 1/4 yard of fabric, but instead of cutting the quarter yard from selvage to selvage ( 9 inches ) it is cut at 18 inches and then cut in half. This way you have a wider piece of fabric to work with, but still have 1/4 yard.

Trapunto is a technique of adding extra dimension to quilting and applique by stuffing certain areas of the quilt. An additional layer of batting may be used or yarn may be threaded into channels of quilting for a raised look.

Sewing is the creation of a product by stitching pieces of fabric together; it usually refers to the creation of clothing and accessories. Quilting refers to both producing a quilt (a specific type of sewing) and a process to add insulation and texture to another product (such as a quilted vest).

A quilt block is an individual piece of fabric used to make the pattern of the quilt top. Many blocks are sewn together to create a quilt. Quilt pieces could be be called patches, or blocks. Usually a quilt block is assembled from several quilt pieces, though not always. They are sometimes called appliqué.

This is a statement and not a question. Please rewrite what you want to know.

You can make it out of either paper or cloth. Paper squares can be glued to a long strip of butcher paper, or taped together to make a big quilt, and cloth squares can actually be sewn into a real quilt.

30inches by 30inches

If you are just getting started I would recomend the Tajima machines, they are the best out there. They cost a little more but have a higher resale value when and if you decide to sell your business or want to upgrade. Most machines are good and built pretty much the same. The control panel and it's ease of use is important to look at and the biggest factor I always tell people to consider is the service. How well will this company service their machine? Call some people who have purchased one from them and see what they have to say. I would also consider a used machine with some kind of warranty. This way you don't have the big loss in value when "you drive it off the lot". If for some reason you decide it is not for you then you can sell the machine and get most of your money back.

Keepsake Quilting is a retailer located on Main Street in Centre Harbor, New Hampshire. Keepsake Quilting also a strong Internet presence and sells a wide selection of quilting fabrics, patterns and supplies.

A Kenmore Sewing Machine Model 2142 is approximately thirty years old. It is now considered an "antique" due to the difficulty of locating additional parts for it.

If putting your hand stitched quilt in the washing machine frightens you, I would recommend hand washing it and letting it air dry. Usually it takes a long time to dry because of all the layers, so try to squeeze out as much water as possible.

The basic supplies you will need are: a pair of scissors, a ruler and a design or template for cutting out the pieces. To piece the quilt, you only need a needle and thread plus a lot of time.

Most quilters today in the United States use a sewing machine to piece together quilts.

Check your local fabric store or quilt shop.