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

