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Symmetry for Quilters

Threads Magazine, editor | January 21st, 20093 comments

Use the simplest principles of symmetry to transform a single motif into endless quilting and appliqué designs.

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Crazy Patchwork by Machine

Threads Magazine, editor | January 13th, 20093 comments

Learn how to use your sewing machine's decorative stitches to mimic the random, embellished hand-piecing of Victorian crazy quilting.

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Lessons From Other Quilters

Threads Magazine, editor | January 5th, 2009

Close inspection of antique (and other) quilts reveals techniques and approaches you can use in your own work.

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Machine-Sewn Textures

Threads Magazine, editor | December 20th, 20082 comments

Learn how to create surface effects by stitching together shrinkable and nonshrinking fabrics, then washing them.

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Evening Purse

Cashroomlady, member | December 19th, 20085 comments

Hand quilting and embellishments of floss and ribbon, of my own design.

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Free Patterns: Mini-Quilt Templates in a Jiffy

Threads Magazine, editor | November 13th, 2008

Give miniature foundation piecing a try using our four free patterns, and preview some quilt-block software that makes it a breeze to print templates.

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No-Mark Quilting

Threads Magazine, editor | November 3rd, 2008

A quilting teacher explains how to create a stitching path without marking your fabric.

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Quilt it Freehand

Threads Magazine, editor | November 2nd, 2008

Enjoy the freedom and creativity of hand quilting without marking.

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Quilting Supplies by Mail

Threads Magazine, editor | October 29th, 2008

Quilters in search of quilting thread, batting, quilting betweens, and open-ended thimbles will find what they're looking for at the companies listed here.

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Choosing the Right Batting

Threads Magazine, editor | October 29th, 20081 comment

Will cotton, polyester, wool or silk batting work best for your project? Here's a handy chart that compares fiber content, prewash requirements, and more for 13 batting products.

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