Three new articles have been published about different aspects of quilting. These are an interesting read for novice and experienced quilters alike.
One of our regular writers, Christine Mann, has published three new quilting articles that will make interesting reading for quilters. These can be found following the links below:
Quilting is such an interesting and varied subject. Quilters produce a whole range of work from the most intricate and detailed work, through to pieces that are quick and easy to make.
Inspiration from History
When looking for inspiration for quilting and other needlecraft projects, many needle crafters look to the past for inspiration. Many museum and galleries have wonderful examples of needlework that were stitched and created many years ago, in fact examples of needlework exist in many important historical collections.
Looking at the work that was produced all those years ago often makes me think of the lives that the people would have lived then. Sewing, however, was a necessity and not a pleasure therefore people would have had to have sewn in very difficult circumstances. The combination of poor light and poor eyesight would have meant that many people were almost working by feel and touch. We are very lucky, in these days of new technologies, to have the range of options that are available to us – and I will try to remember that next time I moan about not quite having the right sewing gadget or the perfect supplies for a particular project
