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Janet's Quilting Blog November 2006 Archive

By Janet Wickell, About.com Guide to Quilting since 1999

What's That Fabric Made Of? Find Out With a Fabric Burn Test

Tuesday November 28, 2006
When you buy new fabric you can be pretty sure of its content, except maybe in those rare instances where a merchant puts "off" fabrics on a desirable, but empty, ... Read More

How to Make Pretty Fat Quarter Stars

Saturday November 25, 2006
It's easy to make a nifty little bundle out of fat quarters that are folded into triangles. You can use three fat quarter triangles to create a star -- or ... Read More

Go Back to the Thirties with these Pieced Tulip Blocks

Friday November 24, 2006
Before I started piecing this block, I thought it might be time consuming. What a nice surprise to discover the block was not difficult at all and went together quickly. ... Read More

It Sure is Quiet Around Here

Thursday November 23, 2006
You must be enjoying your Thanksgiving holiday. We are too and we're headed out for a scenic drive to look at the Blue Ridge since the leaves fell, and maybe ... Read More

Mystery Table Runner Border Update

Wednesday November 22, 2006
Have you been following the Mystery Table Runner project? I've nearly finished, but came to a stop just before adding the second border--I don't think it needs another border. I'd ... Read More

Mystery Quilt: Festive Christmas Table Runner

Sunday November 12, 2006
Are you up for a mystery? Jump in and make this Christmas table runner with me. It measures approximately 14-1/4" x 42-1/2" before the borders are added. The final design ... Read More

Quilt Block Pattern: Turning Nines Into a Seven

Thursday November 9, 2006
Yes, it's an odd name, but its traditional name isn't much better. I like the way the nine-patch units at the corners of this quilt block add subtle value differences, ... Read More

Scrappy Basket Quilt Blocks

Monday November 6, 2006
Quick pieced half square triangle units make up the majority of this scrappy basket quilt block, with rectangles and single triangles completing the mix. The block goes together quickly and ... Read More

Book Review: Where Women Create

Thursday November 2, 2006
Where Women Create is not a quilting book, but it most definitely is a book that will get your creative juices flowing. Leaf through the book for a close look ... Read More

Color Wheel Basics for Quilters

Wednesday November 1, 2006
Forget about all the "rules" you've heard about colors that do and do not "match," because you can make any color work with any other color by playing with different ... Read More

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