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How to Make Nine-Patch Quilt Blocks
The Nine-Patch block, consisting of nine squares arranged in a checkerboard pattern, is one of the mainstays in any quilter's block repertoire. Here's how to make them.
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The Basics: A Potholder
Basic quilting through application--make a potholder by hand.
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Four Easy Strip-Pieced Quilt Blocks
If you're a time-challenged quilter - or a beginner who would like to start with a quick and easy quilt - here are four basic blocks you can make fast with strip piecing.
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Quilting Book Reviews
These quilting books have pieced and appliqued projects to suit every taste.
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Quilt Construction: Taking the Mystery Out of Setting Triangles
Formula for setting triangles in diagonal block quilts, with directions and photos
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Easy Holiday and Seasonal Quilts
Or do you just need a themed quilt in a hurry? I've got ten ways to speed them up so you can enjoy them for the holidays, or give them to loved ones.
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"TRIO of TREASURED QUILTS"
The review of a book by Eleanor Burns, "Quilt In A Day" author. "Trio of Treasured Quilts" is an ideal book for beginners, even more advanced quiilters, has three patterns, and ideas that can be incorporated into later projects.
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How to Quilt Using Strip Piecing
Strip piecing is an easy, time-saving technique that is used for patchwork quilt tops.
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Book review: Cut-Loose Quilts by Jan Mullen
Frustrated that you can never achieve the precision cutting and sewing to get <i>perfectly</i> pieced blocks? Then this book on crooked versions of traditional quilt blocks is just for you.
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8 Tips for Successful Strip Piecing in Quilting
Strip piecing can dramatically cut the time it takes to sew together many pieced quilt blocks. Try these tricks other quilters use for strip piecing success.
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Quilts Like Grandma Made
Want to make quilts like Grandma did? Visit here for my series on quiltmaking...from the start.
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Holiday Gifts for Quilters
Those quilters on your holiday shopping list are easy to please. Quilt calendars, quilt patterns, and quilt-related items are always well received.
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Quilt Construction: Brush Up on the Basics
Key points for successful quiltmaking, review on borders, bindings, tools
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REPRO CRIB QUILT
Nostalgic 1930s reproduction crib quilt with photos and measurements.
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Christmas Quilt Block in Halfsquare Triangles
Directions for a large Christmas quilt block made up of halfsquare triangles.
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Christmas Star Block
Directions for an 8 point 2 color star that appears to spin. Use it in Christmas colors to make placemats, center piece, or wall hanging for Christmas
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Quilt Photos
Quilts made over the years, with photos, and comments on my beginning quilting
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