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Book Review: Beyond Log Cabin by Kerry Gadd
A book which takes a traditional Log Cabin quilting block and by throwing traditional out of the window and being adventurous with colour, presents nine Log Cabins with a very untraditional look.
Review: Adding Dimension to Your Quilts by Valda Newman
Review: Adding Dimension to Your Quilts by Valda Newman
If you're a cat-loving quilter, you'll love the 14 purrfect projects in this latest book by Carol Armstrong.
Create a mummy or fairy this Halloween
An easy-to-make ghost costume for Halloween, using a torn-up old white sheet or piece of white cloth, and how to make fairy wings.
Why is it that the thought of appliqué can give an otherwise confident sewer the sweats? What are your options?
Book Review: Quilt National 2001
Quilt National was established in 1979 to "provide an exhibit opportunity to artists whose work was unwelcome by the organizers of the existing quilt shows". A book of each show is produced for those of use who can't get to the show.
Review: 3-in-1 Colour Tool and Create Your Own Quilt Labels
A look at a useful tool for selecting fabric colours and colour schemes, and a book of quilt labels to trace.
Book Reviews: Celtic Designs and Photorealistic Applique
A review of "Celtic Quilts: A New Look for Ancient Designs" by Beth Ann Williams and "Repliqué Quilts: Appliqué Designs from Favorite Photos" by Chris Lynn Kirsch.
Book Review: Threadplay with Libby Lehman
A book showing how to master machine embroidery techniques and to create beautiful thread-embellishments on your quilts.
Book Review: Quilted Memories by Mary Lou Weidman
A book about turning your life's stories into a quilted journal, with nine projects to teach you all the techniques you could need.