Janet's Quilting Blog November 2007 Archive

I don't think I've ever met anyone who didn't think a rag quilt was one of the most cuddly covers they've ever encountered. They make perfect gifts, and they're gifts ... Read More

Don't hide those quilts you've worked so long to finish -- display them on one of these pretty quilt racks. Just remember to switch your quilts out occasionally to keep ... Read More

It's easy to turn a standard patchwork cat block into a kitty who's all dressed up for the holidays. I added an option to the original 12-inch block -- now ... Read More

These new bug jar blocks were designed for a swap in our Quilting Forum, and it's actually three swaps in one, because you can take part in the group with ... Read More

The winter holidays are coming around quickly -- it doesn't seem possible that it's mid November already. Lots of you are searching for Christmas swap gifts, or quilting gifts in ... Read More

Here's a 10-inch square Christmas Tree quilt block that you can use for a holiday sampler or to create an entire forest of trees across the face of a quilt. ... Read More

I've had lots of requests for a patchwork cat quilt block. This one is my take on the patchwork cat variations that have become pretty much traditional in recent years. ... Read More

I'd like to introduce you to the About.com Guide to Quilting, part of a series of books based on our Web sites. It's primarily a technique book that takes you ... Read More

I really like Asian themed fabrics, but sometimes I have a hard time visualizing blocks that fit the look. But I love this Oriental Attic Windows design. Each quilt block ... Read More

Thanks to all of you, and to our Hostess, the Beginner Block Lotto has had a record breaking year, and that means way more quilters have won blocks to stitch ... Read More

If you're familiar with Queen Charlotte's Crown, a traditional quilt block, you'll know immediately that this design looks absolutely nothing like it. But Switching Crowns does have that block in ... Read More