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Many families have certain traditions that are passed on from generation to generation. Women in the Hunter family use quilting as their tradition.

If this year was yet another year when you didn't make much progress on reducing your stack of unfinished quilt tops, it's time to take a new approach.

Make large quilts more easily in sections. It can all be done on a home sewing machine. Lovers of lots of quilting can quilt as much as they like with less strain.

This method of binding your quilt involves simply sewing around the edges of the quilt sandwich as if it were a giant pillowcase. Use it when you're in a hurry.

These quilt pattern reviews make it easy for you to chose summer-themed projects.

For starter projects, beginners will love sewing pre-printed pillow tops, fabric panels, and banners.

From Jelly Rolls to Bias Cuts, new quilters encounter many words they've never heard used when discussing fabric. Definitions of some of these follow.

Measure the shower stall and window opening. Gather the required amount of coordinating fabric to make this set. Follow the pattern instructions for cutting and sewing

Strip quilting is a technique where you take strips of cut fabric and sewing them together; then cutting these into sections to create the quilt blocks.

Here is a quick and easy way to make a meaningful quilt for yourself or to give as a gift.

These quilting books have pieced and appliqued projects to suit every taste.

It seems this time of year everyone is having babies. This is a quick project that will give you a beautiful gift to give.

Embellish your next quilt project. Decorative threads, beads, buttons, and other decorative materials are great choices.for quilts.

The wholecloth or whitework quilt is a dream come true, especially for those who dislike piecing and applique. This is the simplest quilt project ever.

While accuracy is important in every step of piecing - in measuring, cutting, sewing and pressing-you need to make sure you are sewing a consistent quarter-inch seam.

A quilt backed with fleece instead of batting and cotton backing fabric is wonderfully light and warm. Learn the tricks to quilting with fleece successfully.

Novice quilters won't go wrong with these quilt books. These were written specifically for beginners.

Quilters can choose from a wide array of quilt battings.

Although Valentine's Day is the most obvious time to stitch up one of these heart blocks, you can make one or more for any occasion just to say "I love you".

Discover smart ways to create a flannel rag quilt. The instructions below cover techniques in design, embellishments, sewing, binding, and snipping.

The range of threads available today is huge. It's a good idea to think as carefully about the type of thread you use as you do about the type of fabric you choose.

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.

Here are five favorite ways to arrange Log Cabin blocks into quilts: Straight Setting, Fields and Furrows, Barn Raising, Sunshine and Shadow, and Chevron.

Some considerations about using pins in patchwork, and thoughts on dos and don'ts to make the job easier.

Quilters can make all sorts of gifts for baby.

Sewing a cute baby quilt out of squares can be easy, especially when you start with adorable nursery fabrics.

Turn those leftover scraps into stunning crazy patchwork clothing, quilts, throw pilllows, and other items for the home.

Quilted fabric postcards are tiny quilts that can fulfill many roles.

These five favorite quilt blocks are made entirely from half-square triangle units or half-square triangles combined with squares. They can be made in many sizes.

These sewing and quilt books feature garden quilts, place mats, and other projects with garden-related motifs.

Whether using up fabric from a stash or choosing yardages of fabric from a local quilt shop creating a rag quilt is easy and fun to make as a gift for a loved one.

New babies often get dozens of receiving blankets as gifts. Using coordinating colors and fabrics to sew a quilt can make a special gift that baby and family will love.

Strip piecing is an easy, time-saving technique that is used for patchwork quilt tops.

These whimsical patchwork pincushions are perfect for quilt lovers, and they're a great way to use up small scraps.

Fabric scraps are quilts waiting to happen. These leftover bits can be put to good use for all sorts of quilt projects.

Choosing the right pattern isn't easy. Here are some reviews that can help.

Quilting is a great craft that you can teach your child, and eventually she can do it on her own.

Some fabrics are easier to use than others in hand sewing. Older pieces of patchwork often use a variety of fabric and it's a good idea to think about what to use.

Are you ready to upgrade your quilting skills? Need a little inspiration or new patterns to try? Want to buy fabric from another country, but don't have the plane fare?

Size recommendations and factors to consider when making wall quilts, lap quilts, table toppers, and bed quilts. Includes standard U.S. mattress and bed quilt sizes

Using the right tools in any project eases the work considerably. These items are necessary for patchwork made using the English Paper Piecing patchwork technique.

So many quilters have asked me this; so I'm putting my neck on the block to give my opinion: Yes! Hand piecing is still very much in practice, and is actually in vogue.

For those of you who cry over movies and get that hitch in your throat at long distance phone commercials at Christmas time, this quilting project is right up your alley.

Use sturdy thread or yarn to knot a quilt's layers in place. Tying a quilt is easier than either machine quilting or hand quilting, and works well on puffy quilts.