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Janet's Quilting Blog May 2008 Archive

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

Miniature Oddfellows Star Quilt Pattern

Saturday May 31, 2008
I have had more requests for this miniature quilt pattern than for all of the others in the Quick Little Quilts gallery. The quilt is foundation pieced. If that's a ... Read More

Learn String Piecing Basics

Friday May 30, 2008
It's challenging to take our sewing skills to new levels by creating an intricate and difficult quilt. But there are times when we just want to sit and sew while ... Read More

Catching the View Quilt Pattern

Tuesday May 27, 2008
The three kitty cats in this quilt are peering through windows at all the spring flowers outside, and you can bet they're keeping an eye on the butterflies flying around ... Read More

Amish Style Miniature Quilt Pattern

Friday May 23, 2008
I planned to have a theme this month, Miniatures May, but it didn't quite work out. We still have a week left though and I do have a few ... Read More

In the Pinks Baby Quilt Pattern

Wednesday May 21, 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

Finishing Up the Anniversary Sampler Quilt

Monday May 19, 2008
Well finally, here are the finishing steps for the first Anniversary Sampler Quilt. I've added an option for plain corners for anyone who wants to zip through it a little ... Read More

Patchwork Rosebud Quilt Block Pattern

Tuesday May 13, 2008
The traditional Rosebud quilt block has been called many names over the years, including Hummingbird, Crow's Foot and Bright Star. It's a delicate looking block that's part pinwheel, with barbed ... Read More

Happy Mother's Day

Sunday May 11, 2008
Happy Mother's Day to all of the quilting moms out there. I'm away from home, taking a series of workshops in hot and sunny Phoenix, so there's no sewing in ... Read More

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

Friday May 9, 2008
When you receive fabric gifts from your quilting friends, the yardage will probably be made from 100-percent cotton. Gifts from family and friends might be cotton polyester blends or woven ... Read More

Sarah's Choice Quilt Block Pattern

Thursday May 8, 2008
The Sarah's Choice quilt block can be assembled in several ways. We'll put it together quickly using half-square triangle units at its center and simple flying geese units (along with ... Read More

The Ins and Outs of Quilting Swaps

Wednesday May 7, 2008
Our Quilting Forums are a fun place to visit when you want to talk to lots of other quilters. Put out a question or idea and I guarantee you'll get ... Read More

Steps to the Altar Quilt Block Pattern

Wednesday May 7, 2008
This traditional quilt block sometimes has slightly different components, and there are other blocks that are known by the same or similar names, even though they look completely different. That's ... Read More

Quick Pieced Quarter Square Triangle Units

Saturday May 3, 2008
Quarter-square triangle units aren't used in quilts as often as their close relative, the half-square triangle patchwork unit. I wonder if that's partly because patchwork squares made with four small ... Read More

Forum Fun: May Beginner Block Lotto

Thursday May 1, 2008
To take part in the monthly BBL, forum members make blocks and enter them into a drawing to win a group of blocks made by other members. There's a limit ... Read More

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