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Five Easy Half-Square Triangle Quilt Blocks
In: Quilting
These five favorite quilt blocks are made entirely from half-square triangle units or half-square triangles combined with squares. They can be made in many sizes. more...
How to Make Quilt Binding from Fabric Strips
In: Quilting
Binding a quilt with a durable double-fold fabric strip binding helps protect the quilt's edges from wear and gives the quilt a decorative touch. more...
Brief History of Crewel Embroidery
In: Embroidery
From the Bayeux Tapestry to modern floral wall hangings, crewel stitches worked with embroidery wool on woven fabric have been an enduring hand embroidery tradition. more...
How to Make a No-Sew Cat Portrait T-Shirt
In: Clothing Design
Take a cute picture of your cat, print it on iron-on transfer paper, iron it on a t-shirt, and embellish. In an hour you'll have a charming pet portrait, with no sewing! more...
How to Make a No-Sew Dog Portrait T-Shirt
In: Clothing Design
Capture your favorite dog's personality in a t-shirt portrait that takes less than an hour to make - no sewing required! Iron-on transfer paper makes it possible. more...
Quilters' Color Palette – Monochromatic Quilts
In: Quilting
Using a monochromatic color palette can produce quilts of great visual power and sophistication. The secret is in the way light and dark fabrics are combined. more...
How to Get Started Painting on Fabric
In: Sewing/Needlework (general)
Fabric painting is a simple way for quilters, sewers, scrapbookers, and other artists to embellish and alter clothing, quilts, home decor, or just about any fabric item. more...
Brief History of Contemporary Art Quilts
In: Quilting
Art quilts are quite a recent development in the centuries-long history of quilting. Here is the story of how quilts went from bed tops to gallery and museum walls. more...
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Two Ways to Reclaim Thread-bare Vintage Quilts
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Lorraine Syratt
Plan and Make a Sweatshirt for a Dog
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By: Laure Justice
Tote Bag for Needlework Projects
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By: Wendy Picard
Sewing Dolls and Easy Doll Clothing
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By: Connie Krochmal
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