http://quiltersbroadcasting.com A gathering place and an information goldmine for quilters... Wed, 29 Aug 2007 12:56:10 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Often people think that quilts are simply for throwing on beds and staying warm. Now, this is not a bad idea for quilts but there are other great uses for completed quilting projects. Quilting is not limited to simply making bed quilts. During the Fall, quilting projects can take ... http://quiltersbroadcasting.com/?p=59 Fall festivals are great fun to attend and view as summer comes to a close. It is a time to gather with friends for various quilting exhibits and gatherings. Families spend time out on the deck or in the yard as the evenings become cooler. As the ... http://quiltersbroadcasting.com/?p=58 I love to quilt so much and it’s my passion. It started me thinking about just how long has quilting been around? I did some digging around and found a wonderful book by Schnuppe Von Gwinner called The History of the Patchwork Quilt: Origins, Traditions and Symbols of ... http://quiltersbroadcasting.com/?p=57 If you have been to the Smithsonian Institute you cannot help but to notice the Bible Quilts. They are absolutely stunning and have a very fascinating history. To this day there is still speculation and discussion as to the true meaning behind the Bible Quilts and the stories ... http://quiltersbroadcasting.com/?p=56 Pressing the seams in your quilt is one of the most important tasks for the completed work. A good press will mean that the quilt is assured a smooth flow from piece to piece both visually and to the touch. Most quilters will find that they have a style of ... http://quiltersbroadcasting.com/?p=55 The Great Depression was an era that created quite a challenge for women who desired to quilt. Not only was money very tight in households, but there were limited supplies nationwide. Women had to turn to creativity and resourcefulness in order to create beautiful quilts. Some popular quilts ... http://quiltersbroadcasting.com/?p=53 Today I thought I'd share with you one of my most favorite quilt shops. A friend, also a quilter, told me one day about this terrific shop she had visited while on a trip to East Texas called "Stitchin' Heaven". I went online to see if they had ... http://quiltersbroadcasting.com/?p=52 Everyone loves to browse through all the fabrics available for quilting.  It is exciting to learn about new fabric lines that are available.  I just recently found out Marie Osmond creating a brand new fabric line, which she displayed at Salt Lake City Quilt Market during mid-March of this year. The ... http://quiltersbroadcasting.com/?p=51 A good way to honor and remember someone that has passed is with memory quilted bears.  You use the fabrics from items that belonged to your loved one.  This is a wonderful way to remember someone special and to have a family heirloom to pass down for many generations. The first ... http://quiltersbroadcasting.com/?p=50 One type of quilting pattern used today is Edge-to-Edge quilting. As the name implies, Edge-to-Edge quilting is repeating the same pattern from one edge of the quilt to the other edge. Typically quilters will work from the top of the quilt to the bottom to create an Edge-to-Edge ... http://quiltersbroadcasting.com/?p=48