Quilts and quilting have been loved by generations for lots of different reasons Originally designed as a way of providing warmth, the changing patterns and trends provide clues to the past, and have become part of the heritage of countless communities and cultures across the world...

How often have you seen a child running to a window and peering out at the falling snow with a big smile and a pumpkin like face...

Most people on the mainland are familiar with the characteristic flowers, leaves, and vines that adorn Hawaiian fabric, but it wasn’t always that way...

Quilters absolutely love having a variety of fabrics on hand for those special quilting projects However, it can be expensive if you have to buy yards of fabric just to get that one special piece...

Quilting has been an age old tradition In days gone by, women used to gather around and do quilting work together...

Quilting is a fabulous way to learn some of the basic skills in sewing Although there are some very intricate and complicated quilts, there are also a huge amount of very simple patterns...

Machine quilting is becoming more and more popular by the day Long gone are the days when you would sit down with a quilting frame and manually hand sew it until you are satisfied that it is well designed and will stand the test of time...

Now is the perfect time to get into the art of quilting One of the best-kept secrets around for a long time, quilting has had a rapid surge in popularity over the last few years, and as a result, the selection of quilting patterns has greatly increased...

One of the most important, and ironically least considered things when it comes to quilting is selection of the proper quilting fabric...

There are many terms in quilting that many individuals may not be aware of unless they are actually an expert or have done their research in advance...

What is Quilting Quilting is done by hand, sewing machine, or Longarm quilting system, and refers to the process of attaching various fabric materials and layers to make a large flat quilt...

The Basics of Quilting Originally developed to create clothing and blankets that offered warmth and protection, quilting has evolved over the generations as a much-respected art form with beautiful end results...

Quilting has long been an art with the earliest American women creating beautiful quilts to adorn their homes...

Quilts have been a an expression of American women over the past hundred years Quilts are being reappraised by historians, art critics and a growing public as a form and expression of American folk art...

Quilting machines allow you to not only create quilts faster but, you can even make a profitable business out of selling them...

No quilt would be complete without quilting fabric, for obvious reasons It is the material that makes a quilt a quilt and, as a result, you will need plenty of quilting fabric in order to complete the task...

If you watch an expert quilt then you will be forgiven for thinking that it is an easy task If you have ever tried it then you will know that that is definitely not the case...

If you are going to do any job properly then you need the best tools possible Investing in proper quilting equipment will infinitely enhance the quilts that you produce, regardless of your talents and abilities...

Lots of people have a hobby they are truly passionate about Maybe it's writing or perhaps it's painting...

Long arm quilting machines are definitely rising in popularity at the moment and this trend looks set to continue well into a future...

While the history of quilting is fraught with many examples of possible origins dating back as far as biblical times with the story of Josephs ‘Coat of Many Colors’, it is generally agreed that the more traditional American/European had it’s start with the patchwork quilts in the 1780’s...

Of all of the hobbies out there at the moment, there is none rising as fast as quilting Although that hobby, and indeed art, has been around for years, it is experiencing more popularity than it has done in over a century...

If you ever wondered where on earth all those graceful quilting designs come from on a quilt, several were designed by manual effort...

We live in a day and age where fast and convenient is revered above all; time is a rare commodity and patience isn’t necessary...

The art of quilting goes back generations; a skill passed from mother to daughter and family to family...

Quilting is a long cherished skill that has passed down through families for generations Grandmothers taught mothers who taught daughters the techniques required to produce beautifully crafted quilts that would be admired for years to come...

There are few among us who do not own a quilt; beautifully constructed, deliciously warm, and often chock-full of memories...

When we think of quilts, most of us automatically think of the homemade quilt; that which was lovingly and painstakingly constructed over many hours...

As with most learned skills, the art of quilting can be initially intimidating For many novices, the use of a quilting kit can greatly simplify matters, giving guidance and providing the elementary materials needed to complete a quilt...

A handmade quilt is a thing of beauty; not just for the technical skill that it so clearly requires, but also for the passion required by the quilter to produce such a beautiful result...