Janet's Quilting Blog April 2008 Archive

Fabric postcards can be as simple -- or intricate -- as you want them to be. They're fun to make, and yes, you can put a stamp on them and ... Read More

The Ship at Sea quilt block is constructed from simple shapes that make quick assembly a reality. Wavy blue stripes depict the water underneath the ship and a mottled fabric ... Read More

All of these doll quilts were made by members of the Online Quilting Community, with the majority designed and stitched for a swap among Quilting Forum members. You'll appreciate the ... Read More

I love it when the azaleas are blooming like crazy and blossoms and leaves are popping out on all the trees trees. And it's an incredible sight to gaze out ... Read More

Working successfully with color value is an important skill to master as soon as you begin quilting, because contrast between fabrics is what defines our patterns and makes certain elements ... Read More

I'm not big on sewing zippers -- I've had a mental block about them since about 1963. So I've avoided making pillow covers, because I like covers that can be ... Read More

My sister Donna made this quilt for a book we did many years ago. Called Mother's Fantasy Windows, it's an Attic Windows quilt with a twist. Instead of like-blocks sewn ... Read More

This easy 2-block rag quilt pattern is perfect for florals, but will work well with any theme. I chose a combination of flannel fabrics (the illustration represents one corner), and ... Read More

The traditional Monkey Wrench quilt block is an all time favorite. Like other blocks, its dimensions can be configured to give a little here or take a little there, and ... Read More

The Framed Four-Patch quilt block is just what its name implies, a four-patch unit surrounded by framing strips. This is another quilt block that helps you use all of those ... Read More

Here's a simple 12-inch quilt block that's suitable for a block swap, or you can make bunches of blocks all for yourself. Beginners can stitch it up just fine and ... Read More

We have lots of new members in our quilting community, and I'll bet many of you don't know we have an Art Quilts Forum, and that members of the forum ... Read More

I'm just about ready to upload the final setting instructions for the Anniversary Sampler Quilt. If you're new to About.com Quilting, maybe you haven't seen the quilt. We started working ... Read More

Our Block Lotto Forum Hostesses chose a scrappy sixteen-patch block for April -- perfect timing for a fabric stash spring-cleaning event. You'll cut sixteen 2-inch squares for each block, and ... Read More