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Janet's Quilting Blog January 2008 Archive

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

Floral Appliqué Medallion Quilt Pattern

Wednesday January 30, 2008
It's about time I begin covering more appliqué methods, and I think this little 24" square wallhanging is a good start. The instructions help you construct it using (one version ... Read More

Making a Successful Scrap Quilt

Tuesday January 29, 2008
Scrap quilts are filled with an assortment of fabrics that are often truly random in appearance, with (seemingly) no thought given to the placement of color and color value. Charm ... Read More

In the Pinks Baby Quilt Pattern

Friday January 25, 2008
I suppose this baby quilt could just as easily be called in the lavenders, but pinks is so much easier to say. The quilt is made from a combination of ... Read More

Churn Dash Quilt Block Pattern Variation

Wednesday January 23, 2008
A few of the sampler quilt blocks we've worked on recently have lots of pieces, and so does the final block. Churn Dash (with a twist) fits into the next-to-last ... Read More

Girl's Choice Quilt Block Pattern

Thursday January 17, 2008
We were grounded at home today in western North Carolina with a healthy dose of snow followed by ice. It was the perfect opportunity to get the next installment of ... Read More

Shoo Fly Quilt Block Pattern

Tuesday January 15, 2008
There are at least ten traditional blocks that are very similar to this pretty pattern. The Shoo Fly quilt block is a match if you look at the block's bones, ... Read More

Garden Maze Quilt Block Pattern

Friday January 11, 2008
If you like the Garden Maze quilt, say a big Thank You to Joy, a Quilting Forum Hostess, for asking me to write the pattern. Joy is hosting a block ... Read More

What Are Your Quilting Plans for 2008?

Tuesday January 1, 2008
Link to the Anniversary Quilt Block #7, Odds and Ends The beginning of a brand new year usually instigates resolutions, something I'm not always real good at keeping. Old habits are ... Read More

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