Quilting - Hobby, Passion , Obsession - or All Three?
Among my many hobbies, passions, obsessions - call them what you will - is Quilting. I love Monday afternoons because that's when I go to my Quilting Group and we sit together, sew and natter about this that and nothing much at all. Then we get Tea and Cake as well - Bliss.
This lens will be all about Quilting and my fellow quilters. Why not join in with the current poll and tell me what your favourite is or put a comment in the Guest Book and let us know what you are working on.
What Do You Do When You Are Quilting
We can all Multi Task - what's your choice?
Very few of us just do one thing at a time - relaxation time is at a premium for me so I like to listen to Audio Books when I'm Quilting, two of my favourite things at the same time - now if I can just work in the Chocolate.......
What I'm working on
The latest project and how it's going
I am currently working on a Snowball Quilt to keep me warm in the car - my dearly beloved likes to keep the temperature in the car absolutely freezing which doesn't do me any good at all so I thought I would make a Quillow. The general idea is that the quilt will fold up and go into a slip cover and be a cushion on the back seat when not in use to keep my legs warm! I have machine pieced the grey snowballs with red corners and put a black edging on. I am currently hand quilting a motif into the snowballs, using black thread and will use red thread on the borders. The colours were chosen because the car is black/grey and the red (which has a gold print on it) just lightened the whole thing - quite striking I think.The photo shows one block (there are twenty four in all) which gives the general impression.....if you want to know how to get the images on your lens to look like this with the white framing check out How To Squidoo for lots of ideas on jazzing up your lens.
Some Resources You May Find of Interest
Ideas and information to keep you busy
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Rag Quilt Instructions
Learn how to make a rag quilt in a weekend - this more...1 point
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The Quilting Emporium
The Quilters Stash Building Spot!1 point
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Quilting 101
All things Quilting1 point
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Quilting Questions Answered | Quilting Patterns | Quilting Frames | Quilting Books | Quilting Machines
Need to know where to find something or how to do1 point
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Quilting Tips, Shortcuts & Advice
Quilting tips for those short on time! Visit Alic more...1 point
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http://www.squidoo.com/artquilting/
A discussion of art quilting techniques and inspir more...1 point
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201 Patchwork Quilt Patterns
The famous Ruby McKim book plus a bonus of 102 vin more...0 points
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How To Start Your Own Quilt Shop
Now wouldn't that just be bliss - all that fabric more...0 points
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The Essential Guide To Quilting
New Hands-On Guide Provides You With Everything Yo more...0 points
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How To Quilt - Great For Beginners
Learn how to make a beautiful family heirloom in 9 more...0 points
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Quilting On eBay
eBay can often be a source of inspiration as well more...0 points
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Start Your Own Machine Quilting Business
Personally I prefer hand quilting , but there's lo more...0 points
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Quilting Books for Your Inspiration - Home Page
Quilting Books for Your Inspiration - a specialist more...0 points
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http://www.blujay.com/FiddleHeads
We sell discount quilting fabrics and more!0 points
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Tips-for-Quilting : Home Page
A Beginner Quilting System that teaches Mary Sue's more...0 points
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Binding Quilt Blog
A blog dedicated to assisting beginning quilters o more...0 points
The Evesham Piecemakers
My Quilting Group
The PiecemakersI am a member of The Piecemakers, a Quilting Group based in Evesham, Worcesteshire. We have just launched our own website.
Exhibition 2006
We held a very successful Exhibition in November 2006 - have a look at the photos.
The Millenium Hanging
All about our group project - a Wall Hanging showing the history of our Town which now hangs in the Town Hall.
Plus there is lots of other quilting related stuff to look at.
Stash Building Opportunities
Places where you can get stuff to build your Stash and Inspire your next project
JohnsonCrafts.co.ukExcellent Online Suppliers of all sorts of craft goodies.
Doughtys of Hereford
Fabric Heaven - what more do I need to say!
Artbeads.com
These guys have just the most wonderful collection of beads and so on for embellishing quilts and hangings.....
Quilting fabric at joann.com!
For over 60 years Joann's have been supplying excellent products to crafters
Fabrics.com - Designer Quilting Fabrics
Some wonderful designer fabrics here at very reasonable prices - and free shipping too - just look at the photo for some of their brilliant halloween fabrics
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Technique Information on The Web
These sites give loads of free technical info - check them out, and feel free to add any suitable sites you find.
Quilts for Kids
Quilts for Kids Inc. transforms discontinued desig more...1 point
Free Quilting Patterns, Free Quilt Blocks, Quilting Techniques
Free quilting patterns, free quilt blocks, quilter more...0 points
Victoriana Quilters Free Quilting Techniques
Although some parts of this site are Members only, more...0 points
General Quilting Instructions
General Quilting Instructions For the Beginner Ste more...0 points
Free Quilt Patterns - Learn How to Make a Quilt - Free Quilting Patterns
Join us at About Quilting if you're ready to learn more...0 points
Quilting Help and Information
BellaOnline's quilting site provides a complete re more...0 points
Quilts For Kids - please read this if your read nothing else on this lens
Quilts for Kids is a Charity which makes beautiful quilts for kids with a variety of problems. I make no apology for lifting text straight from their Website. Please visit and support them if you can."Our Mission: To keep expensive fabric out of our landfills and bring happiness to children through the simple gift of a handmade quilt.
Our Goal: To link design centers globally with their communities, so that children in need will be served within their own region.
Our Progress: 50+ chapters in 29 states plus the Carribbean (and counting!) Nearly 40,000 quilts donated so far."
Please Support Them and Visit Quilts for Kids - Thank You
Patchwork and Quilting Books you might like to try
Inspiration at your finger tips
Victorian Patchwork & Quilting
Amazon Price: (as of 10/12/2008)
Quilting, Patchwork and Applique: A World Guide
Amazon Price: $25.40 (as of 10/12/2008)
English Cottage Quilts: 10 Charming Projects (That Patchwork Place)
Amazon Price: (as of 10/12/2008)
501 Quilt Blocks: A Treasury of Patterns for Patchwork & Appliqué
Amazon Price: $19.55 (as of 10/12/2008)
What's your favourite Quilting technique
There are so many to choose from
Tell us about your favourite quilting technique - then we can put some info on the lens, or just tell us what you're doing. Quilters love to chat almost as much as they like to Quilt!
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SusanVillasLewis
Sigh. I'm sitting here with my entire stash packed away thanks to the remodel. I got to unpack my books, though, and am getting really itchy to get back on the machine. I can feel the ideas starting to flow and I need a place for them to go. Posted July 07, 2008 |
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all4quilt
Love your lens! My favorite technique at the moment... is Foundation paper piecing. Posted March 17, 2008 |
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MaybelleMaddison
Great lens for quilters. Yeah! I have to admit that I am not a very patient quilter. My favorite quilting techniques are mock binding and strip piecing. Posted March 13, 2008 |
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poutine
I admire you for your patience for quilting. I tried it and didn't have the patience required to be successful at it. Posted December 20, 2007 |
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Margaret_Schaut
wonderful page! featured on the House on Squidoo! Posted November 12, 2007 |
Building your stash is much easier on eBay
We all need to keep those work boxes stuffed - you never know when you might just need
I love shopping on eBay for Quilting bits and bobs - such bargains, I can't resist!
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Quilting Isn't Just For Girls...
...the Boys can join in too...
Quilting and Patchwork at CafePress
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