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Free Quilting Forums

Take part in our free quilting forums and get to know quilters from around the world. Quilters are some of the friendliest, most helpful people you'll meet -- they're always willing to share quilting tips and techniques with each other.

2009 Calendar

Download a copy of my 2009 calendar and use it to make note of your quilting activities for the year.

Members of Empire Quilters Make Quilt for Dyckman Farmhouse Museum

When the Dyckman Farmhouse Museum in Manhattan needed a replica of a vintage, but damaged, quilt in their collection, members of the Empire Quilters volunteered to recreate it. Their Oak Leaf and Reel applique quilt will have a permanent home in one of the museum's bedrooms.

America's 9-11 Memorial Quilts

America's 9-11 Memorial Quilts is a quilting project initiated by Jeannie Ammermann to honor victims of the September 11, 2001 attacks on the United States. Here's a pictorial look at some of the memorial quilts, with links to more information about the project.

How to Participate in Online Quilting Swaps

Quilt blocks swaps -- and swaps for other items -- are popular with members of the online quilting community. Swapping quilt blocks and fabrics can be a lot of fun, but there are a few things you should be aware of before you get started.

How to Square Up Your Quilt Blocks

When it's time to sew together quilt blocks from different quilters we sometimes discover that the blocks aren't all exactly the same size. Not to worry, because there's an easy technique to help you sew them together accurately.

Quilting Forum Swap Hostesses

An explanation of the quilt swap process on About Quilting forums and a list of the hosts and hostesses who run the swaps.

Forum Guidelines

Please read our forum guidelines before posting messages on the About Quilting forums. There's a forum link on the guidelines page, so it's easy to jump there as soon as you're finished reading.

Quilt Festivals

Mancuso Show Management sponsors quilt shows throughout the United States.

Quilts, Inc.

Quilts, Inc. sponsors three consumer quilt shows and two trade shows each year. The International Quilt Festival is a favorite. It's held in Houston each fall.

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