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Pre-cut Fabric Bundles - what do the names mean? - 03/09/2009

Do you know what all of those strange and edible sounding names of pre-cut fabric bundles mean? Here are some definitions: Jelly Roll – a set of fabrics from the same designer’s collection, cut into 2 ½” strips. Each strip is cut the width of the fabric, and each piece is different. Layer Cake - a set of fabric from the same designer’s collection, cut into 10” squares. Each piece of fabric is different. Charm Packs – a set of fabric from the same designer’s collection, cut into 5” squares. Bali Pops – similar to a jelly roll, the set is made up of Bali batik fabrics. Honey Buns – pre-cut fabric in 1 ½” strips, all from one fabric collection. These are the same as jelly rolls, but cut narrower. Turnovers – pre-cut 6” triangles from one designer collection, each fabric different. Fat Quarter – a quarter yard of fabric, approximately 18” x 20&r...[Read article]

How did you start quilting? - 03/10/2009

Members of Quilter's Crossroads tell stories of how they started quilting.In the old days, absolutely nothing was thrown out. My father was born in 1901 and Mama was born in 1907. When relatives moved to the Boston States (their way of speaking then), they would send home boxes or packages of new or slightly used clothes and as a huge family, we felt like we had won the lottery, and wore those clothes proudly. When we outgrew them, they were like our best friends and Mama unpicked many seams and then made Quilts for our beds, on the old Singer Treadle Sewing Machine.&nb...[Read article]

Quilt Guild Activities - 02/17/2009

Our quilt guild has an annual "birthday bash" where we each can select whether to participate or not. We who decide to participate (3/4 or more of our guild members do) pick a place for our party and also set a $20 dollar price for our gift for our birthday bash. We put everyone's name in a basket and draw names. Everyone who participates fills out a questionnaire about what they would like for their gift. We put questions such as Rotary cutter size, blade size, favorite fabric color, worst fabric ever, what type of fabric collections we have, favorite holiday...[Read article]

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