http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html The Quilts Blog keeps you up-to-date with all additions and changes to the all-about-quilts.com Web site. Subscribe here. en-us Quilts Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:39:41 GMT Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:39:41 GMT all-about-quilts.com http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#Quilt-Expo-Is-Coming-To-Your-Town The online quilt show dedicated to honoring the quilt instructors who have most inspired quilters throughout 2011 is coming to your town March 7th-10th! Registration is free for all to attend. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 01:16:49 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#Worldly-Lil-Twister-quilt Connie from Quilting by the River offers a free tutorial on making a Twister Quilt - just fabulous! A nice size for a baby blanket or a lap quilt. Thu, 23 Feb 2012 00:57:44 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#New-York-Beauty-Quilt-Along This quilt along is all about paper piecing. If you've never done paper piecing before, then this will be the best place to learn the technique. The quilt along will feature step-by-step photos and instructions for each block by some very talented quilters, to give you the confidence to get off and running! Check out the blocks you will be making! Wed, 22 Feb 2012 04:58:28 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#Marti-Michell----Log-Cabin-ABCs-Class Take a class from expert quilter Marti Michell - view this short video to find out more. Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:55:47 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#March-2012-online-auction-quilts Here's a quick look at the March 2012 online auction quilts offered by the Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative (AAQI). The auction starts March 1st. The link to the auction will be on their home page: www.AlzQuilts.org Wed, 22 Feb 2012 03:51:01 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#How-to-Fold-and-Store-Quilts! Having trouble removing the folds from your stored quilts? Try Anne Fahls method of folding and you will be pleasantly surprised next time you unfold a stored quilt. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:23:47 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#A-Great-Scrap-Buster! We can always do with another idea of how to use up our scrap stash, especially when it comes with a free tutorial from Bonnie K Hunter and Quiltville. Tue, 21 Feb 2012 00:14:18 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#Earth-From-Above----Amazing-Quilts! Earth From Above quilt challenge. View some amazing and inspirational entries along with their photos. There are so many clever people in the quilting community. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 07:06:39 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/free-dog-quilt-patterns.html Free dog quilt patterns to delight all dog lovers. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 02:23:26 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#Happy-hands-warm-hearts-with-quilts-for-frightened-kids The ladies of the Happy Hands Quilters donated more than 20 quilts to the officers of the Shelbyville Police Department for the comfort of young children they encounter during their calls. Mon, 20 Feb 2012 01:17:25 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#Sister...Victorian....Crazy-Quilts....-oh...my... Two stunning crazy quilts made from silk and velvet. Simply stunning and a must view! Sun, 19 Feb 2012 09:39:52 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#Need-to-bind-a-quilt-with-odd-angles? The Angle Finder ruler by Creative Grid offers a simple way to bind quilts with no extra bulk in the corners. Bind odd angles like 135, 120, and 60 degree angles in seconds. And if you want to have different colors on each side of the quilt, the angle finder ruler is the solution. Sun, 19 Feb 2012 09:28:42 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#Then-and-Now:-History-Center-gets-19th-Century-quilts-off-the-beds-and-on-exhibit Preservation work is one of the most important but one of the less noticeable things history museums do. Patrons will be able to watch Guild members at work in our gallery as they help us better preserve these treasured textiles. Sun, 19 Feb 2012 00:07:51 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#Two-Pretty-Embroidery-Quilts. Two beautiful quilts made from Janet Sansom’s embroidery designs. I think both of these are very pretty. Quilted with outlining on the embroidery blocks, and a combination of feathers or flowers. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:34:27 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#Kate-Findlay's-LHC-Quilts Via George Musser via Symmetry Magazine come these wonderful images of quilts by artist Kate Findlay who let herself be inspired by LHC physics. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 21:14:18 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#Online-Quilt-Museum A World Showcase of Extraordinary Quilts. Visit the Exhibits featuring an eclectic mix of quilt topics, and Galleries exhibiting the works of individual quilters. Quilters, you are encouraged to exhibit your own Gallery of quilts. Sat, 18 Feb 2012 03:03:51 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#Garden-Path-Quilt A stunning quilt made from lime green, purple and black by Michelle! An inspirational view. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:33:07 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#Fabric-letter-stamping---favorite-quote-applique Tutorial for using stamps on fabric. They are fun, useful, and quite easy to make and can definitely add that special touch of uniqueness to a pouch, bag, or a quilt you're making. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 22:11:12 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#Have-you-ever-done-a-BOM? Why would you want to make a quilt someone else designed in fabrics someone else chose. Well Lily tried one out and she absolutely loved it. The quilt Lily made was from the Amitie Textiles Circle Game BOM and ended up looking like this. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 21:59:39 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/fairy-quilt-patterns.html Free fairy quilt patterns for fantasy created designs. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 09:26:52 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#Vote-Now:-Be-My-Valentine-Quilts-and-More It’s voting time!! The theme for this week’s quilt contest is Be My Valentine. Contestants were allowed to enter anything made with fabric this week, not just quilts. Grab yourself a cup of coffee, a pencil to make note of your faves. You can vote for FOUR quilts this weekend. OR, just enjoy some fabulous Valentine submissions! Fri, 17 Feb 2012 05:54:25 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#String-Quilts-and-Modern-Minis:-Blog-Hop-Day-11 Check out these beautiful mini string quilts and look around as Ellison offers some great free tutorials as well. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:44:16 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#Great-Lakes-Seaway-Trail,-NY-and-PA-–-On-March-17-and-18-the-New-York-State-1812-Heritage-Community-of-Sackets-Harbor,-NY The event includes an exhibit of 1812 period-true quilts newly-made made by individuals, quilting guilds, historical societies, and reenactors from 18 US states and from Canada. Three historic sites and living history interpreters and quilters in period dress will lend an historic ambiance to the event. Fri, 17 Feb 2012 00:31:23 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#Quilt-Walk-Talk I just came across this amazing post displaying stunning baby and childrens quilts designed and sewn by Cori Blunt of Chitter Chatter Designs. Cori sells her patterns on her website. They are so gorgeous! Thu, 16 Feb 2012 08:26:32 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#Quilt-exhibition-at-Lehman-College-uncovers-secret-messages-from-the-Underground-Railroad An exhibition of Robert Charles's Hudson's "Above the Underground Railroad, Stories in Quilts and Canvas” unlocks some secrets of the runaway slaves. The exhibit will run from February 15-29 at Lehman College's Leonard Lief Library. Hudson will attend an artist reception and discussion on Wednesday, February 22 at 3:30 p.m. The exhibit is free and open to the public. Thu, 16 Feb 2012 02:02:36 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/free-heart-quilt-patterns.html Free heart quilt patterns to create with love and care or for that special valentine. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 03:18:40 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#Library-looking-for-entries-in-annual-March-quilt-show Sterling Public Library will be hosting its annual Quilt Show during March. Quilts will be displayed throughout the library for everyone to enjoy. The library is looking for quilters of all skill levels to display their quilts during the show. Wed, 15 Feb 2012 01:14:51 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#One-Palette,-Two-Quilts Jeanne Turner McBrayer started both quilts in November during an online class with artist Pamela Allen called Four Quilts. In Lesson One, they chose a painting and tried to reproduce the palette or color scheme in fabric. She chose this lovely painting by American Impressionist Mary Cassatt. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 21:00:57 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#FEB-21-AT-NOON:-Quilts-&-the-Underground-Railroad FEB 21 AT NOON: Kate Quinn returns with John Mattox, Curator of the Underground Railroad Museum in Flushing, to discuss the use of patterns in Quilts as coded communication for slaves escaping to the North. Mon, 13 Feb 2012 20:50:45 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/free-halloween-quilt-patterns.html Free Halloween quilt patterns to imaginatively treat your creative imagination at this hugely popular time. Sun, 12 Feb 2012 22:33:21 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/free-star-quilt-patterns.html Free star quilt patterns - pointed creative designs enlightening your room and your mind. Sat, 11 Feb 2012 22:46:01 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#Arizona-centennial-exhibition-100-Years,-100-Quilts "100 Years, 100 Quilts" -- an Arizona Centennial celebration of quilting -- goes on display February 18, 2012 at the Arizona Historical Society, 949 E. 2nd Street, Tucson Az 85719. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:18:06 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#Quilts-Made-From-Street-Signs Stunning public art installation, "Quiltsurround" by Sculptor and University of Memphis professor, Greely Myatt. Fri, 10 Feb 2012 21:10:17 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#Amish-Women-&-Their-Quilts At the AQS Quilt Show in Lancaster, March 14 to 17, you will have an opportunity to learn about Amish Woman and Their Quilts at the Brunch with Rachel Pellman on Saturday, 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:39:14 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#Little-Quilts Several beautiful little quilts to inspire you. Also some highly recommended books on making little quilts. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:35:48 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#Quilted-in-Paradise:-Hawaiian-Quilts Quilts of Hawaii have a unique style all their own. They are easily recognized by their distinctive design elements and handwork. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 19:32:14 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#Join-the-2012-BOM-from-Dream-Castle-Quilts Join the fun and go check out their first block, Grilled Cheese and Tomato Soup. Yum! Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:13:21 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#Art-quilts:-the-natural-world-of-Elaine-Quehl Elaine Quehl is an award-winning Canadian quilt artist, teacher, and dyer who specializes in intricately-stitched pieced and appliqued art quilts. Often described as bold and sensual, her work employs contrasts of light and shadow to intensify visual impact. Here are a few of her magnificent works of art. Thu, 09 Feb 2012 08:07:42 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#Fiber-Art-Calls-for-Entry ART QUILTS LOWELL 2012 is a juried exhibition, organized by the Brush Art Gallery, to identify and encourage quilt artists. The exhibition will include art quilts from artists throughout the United States and Canada. The exhibition will provide an overview of some of the finest quilts being produced; it is a feature of the 2012 Lowell Quilt Festival August 9 - 12. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 08:07:01 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/batik-quilt-patterns.html Free batik quilt patterns to mirror and enhance the creativity of the fabric they are made from. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 07:15:25 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#New-—-T-Shirt-Quilts-Made-Easy-by-Martha-DeLeonardis Have a look at this new book - I certainly will be - I have a pile of beautiful fairy t-shirts from my daughter to make into a quilt. Wed, 08 Feb 2012 01:33:20 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#Shadow-Trapunto-Quilts-–-with-a-giveaway! Wow, these pillows are amazing! The quilts in Geta Gramas new book, Shadow Trapunto Quilts are stunning and leave you wanting to know - How in the world did she make that quilt? Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:38:42 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#Foreclosure-quilts-by-Kathryn-Clark Kathryn Clark finished this commission quilt, Cleveland Foreclosure, and sent it to its new home in Denver, Colorado. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:30:15 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#Two-Very-Cute-Doll-Quilts! Jan shows two Dolly quilts that she made for her grandgirls for their dollies. They are from a line of fabric from Lakehouse called Pam Kitty Morning. Tue, 07 Feb 2012 01:22:30 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/free-paper-piecing-quilt-patterns.html Free paper piecing quilt patterns from very simple to more complex with instructions on creatively converting other designs that appeal. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 09:29:54 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#Sane-and-Crazy-Quilting Cathy likes to do colorful and encrusted embellishing and she especially loves flowers since she gets inspired by her own flower garden. Mon, 06 Feb 2012 04:11:12 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/free-patchwork-patterns.html I have just added 4 new patchwork patterns to my Free Patchwork Patterns. They are the first four. Enjoy! Mon, 06 Feb 2012 02:57:12 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#Scrappy-Quilts Visit Karen, a long arm quilter at Tamarack Shack. Here she displays some of the beautiful customer quilts she has finished quilting. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 08:47:55 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/Quilts-blog.html#Masterpiece-Hexagon-Quilts-Shared-in-Tokyo Some incredible quilts pieced with thousands of hexagons from the inventory of Laura Fishers FISHER HERITAGE in NYC were recently displayed at the exhibition - Hexagon, Eternal Piece - at the Tokyo International Great Quilt Festival that ended January 28 2012. Sun, 05 Feb 2012 00:46:31 GMT http://www.all-about-quilts.com/free-log-cabin-quilt-patterns.html Free log cabin quilt patterns to inspire you to create your own quilt. Sat, 04 Feb 2012 07:21:57 GMT