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In Less Than 17 Hours, You Can Cut 3½ Yards of Fabric into 75 Pieces and Sew 25 Blocks Together, Creating 498 Inches of Fringe…. and a Smile.

Make this fast, fun and funky quilt in one short weekend,  whether you are new to quilting or have been quilting for years.

This rag quilt is created from simple squares of different colors.  Take a traditional quilt block, enlarge it and make a rag quilt.

The pattern shown is a traditional patchwork quilt block pattern called Flying Square. In this step-by-step guide, you will see how to create the same design on the reverse side of the quilt.

Choose this pattern or one of the alternatives included in the package. Either way, your quilt will go together quickly and easily and in one short weekend. This guide will walk you through, step-by-step will full-color photographs and a complete easy-to-understand.

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It is much easier to use than a paper book

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Perfect for a novice or a pro

Whether you are a novice or an accomplished, experienced quilter, this wonderful book will give you everything you need to know in order to make over two hundred quilts from the designs of quilts made by actual American pioneer women!

* step-by-step instructions
* cutting designs
* materials suggestions
* yardage estimates

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However, stencils are actually very useful in the art of quilting and advances in technology are quickly making them a must-have tool.  Quilting stencils are very similar to stencils for paint, and often look about the same.  They are most often made from a sturdy plastic, with holes punched in it for the design.   However, while painting stencils are used to create decorative elements, quilting stencils are used to lay down a pattern to follow when stitching.  The use of quilting stencils allows quilters to reproduce elaborate patterns on their quilt tops.  With quilting stencils, you have an easy way to transfer and then follow a stitching design.  You don’t need to worry if you feel you can’t draw.  With quilting stencils,  the drawing has all been done and all you have to do is follow someone else’s design.

Many companies offer quilting stencils and the supplies you’ll need to go with them.  You’ll find designs ranging from traditional florals and fans to very contemporary styles.  Take a look around some of the quilting sites on the internet or visit your local quilting store to get an idea of how many stencils await you.

Quilting stencils are easy to use.  To transfer the design you can use chalk or stitching or water-soluble pens.  (It is very important that you test the water soluble pen with your fabric before using it with a stencil-you don’t want it to ruin your beautiful pieced quilt top!)  All you have to do is lay the quilting stencil atop your fabric and trace the pattern.  Voila!  You now have a stitching pattern to follow without a lot of muss and fuss.  After all, most quilters prefer to spend their time designing,  piecing a quilt top,  or doing the actual quilting,  not messing around with pattern transfers.   A simple rule of thumb is to choose a design about a half an inch to an inch smaller than your block,  so that the resulting pattern doesn’t look crowded.  You can also take one of the smaller stencils and repeat the design by laying it down in a pattern on your fabric.

Quilting stencils are one of the most useful advances in notions for the home crafter.  The average quilter of yesteryear would be amazed to view all the notions and supplies that are now available for the home crafter.  Why not take advantage of these advances yourself?  Quilting stencils are a great time-saver.

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If the quilting bug has bitten you,  you may be confused about what exactly you will need in the way of supplies for your new craft. A huge part of the fun of starting a new hobby is learning about what kinds of supplies you will need to accomplish it.   There’s something so satisfying about working with tools and supplies.   While the craft of quilting doesn’t technically require much more than a good sewing machine, needles, thread and scissors,  there are so many wonderful supplies on the market that will make quilting easier and much more enjoyable.

#1 Sewing Machine
Start with a sewing machine, the most basic of your supplies.  Though it is technically possible to sew a quilt without a machine, and some people still prefer to do it, most busy crafters today like to use a machine.  You’ll want to at least use it for piecing together the blocks for the quilt top, and after that you can choose to do the actual quilting by hand or machine.   But most quilters would agree that the sewing machine is the most essential of your supplies, and so the soundest advice is to buy the best you can afford.  There are many wonderful brands such as Bernina, Pfaff, Janome, and Husqvarna Viking, to name a few.  Bear in mind that most quilters only need a machine to sew a straight line, so you don’t need to worry about buying one with a lot of fancy stitches.

Singer 7412 Electronic Sewing Machine

#2 Cutting Tools
Next on any quilter’s list of supplies is a cutting tool.  Plain old fashioned scissors are good, and you’ll need a pair dedicated to fabric and one for paper only (paper dulls scissors very quickly).  However, as a quilter your new best friend is sure to be a rotary cutter and mat.  A rotary cutter is a much more efficient tool than the scissors you may be used to, and you can also cut pieces for quilt blocks in volume with it.  You’ll need a rotary mat to protect the surface you are working on.  Don’t make the mistake of putting a rotary cutter and mat at the bottom of your list of essential supplies-they will make your life easier and your new hobby much more pleasurable.

Fons & Porter Rotary Cutter 45mm

Fons & Porter Rotary Cutting Ruler-8”X14″”084726″

#3 Fabric, Thread,  Pins, Needles, and Seam Ripper
You’ll need fabric, of course, and most quilters swear by 100 per cent cotton fabric.  The array of color and pattern that cotton fabric comes in is truly staggering.  You’ll also want to put thread on your list of supplies.  Cotton thread is good, with a high luster and long-lasting strength.  You’ll need pins for a variety of reasons.  Pins seem to be one of those notions that quilters have very specific preferences for-you might prefer good old fashioned straight pins made of all steel, or T-pins, or pins with the brightly colored heads.  Why not put a variety on your shopping list of supplies and experiment with which ones you like best?  You’ll also need needles and a seam ripper.

Fons & Porter Ergonomic Seam Ripper

Fons & Porter Quilters’ Flat Head Pins-Beige

#4 Bulletin or Idea Board
Many quilters also consider a bulletin or idea board as an essential.  This can be placed near where your sewing machine is set up and used as a place to pin swatches, arrange fabrics in potential color combinations, and post ideas torn from magazines.

Start your list of essential supplies today, and you’ll be a happy quilter.

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Templates generally have seam line and other markings on them for the convenience of quilters.  The best templates are laser-cut to ensure exact precision for measurement.  With quilting templates, a rotary cutter, and a mat, you can cut the pieces for numerous blocks at one time.  Before templates and the use of rotary cutters, a quilter used paper patterns and cut block pieces with scissors, in much the same way that dressmakers cut patterns.   For quilters who are often cutting small pieces for blocks, cutting in this manner meant that  precision in measuring was very difficult.   In quilting, accuracy is extremely crucial.   One of the frustrations of quilting was making sure the pieces of the quilt block fit together, and with the old-fashioned style of cutting, it was a constant problem.   But with templates ,all such worries are a thing of the past.

Quilting templates are available in every size and shape imaginable.  Every geometric shape is represented, and you can buy a set of basic templates for squares and circles and rectangles so you always have them on hand.   You can also buy sets of templates for a specific quilt block.  For instance, if your daughter is getting married and you want to make her a Double Wedding Ring quilt, you can buy a set of templates for that pattern.  Or perhaps your best friend is having her first baby, a son.  You want to make a quilt for him, and so you choose a set of templates for a square that looks like an airplane.  The options are truly unlimited.

Beginning quilters will want to start with simple shapes such as rectangles, squares and circles.  The process is simple – lay your neatly ironed fabric on the rotary mat, place the acrylic template atop it, hold it firmly and use the rotary cutter to trim around the edges.  Once you get the hang of it, you can cut several layers of fabric at once.  Using templates, you can spend an hour or two cutting pieces for quilt blocks, and get to the actual sewing and quilting so much faster.

Quilters may also want to take the time to browse the web or go to the library or local bookstore for books.  Many quilting sites and books contain useful information about using templates, with tips and techniques listed that will make the process even easier.  The quilting sites contain are often also laden with photos showing the use of templates in a step-by-step manner, which can be very helpful.  Although the process of using templates is simple, there are always trade secrets that can make it even easier.

Investigate the use of templates in quilting today, and you’ll find renewed pleasure in your craft.

Creating an accurate template will allow a quilter to make patches identical in shape and size, and which will fit perfectly together.  Templates may be made or purchased. To make a cardboard template, transfer the design on to squared paper and cut it out with sharp scissors.  Glue the cutout to a piece of cardboard.  Be sure to include a seam allowance.  Cut out the cardboard template and protect the paper seam allowance by coating it with a thin layer of clear nail varnish or polish.  Always make new templates for each shape required in a project.

To make a plastic template, place the clear plastic over the design and draw around each shape.  Draw a seam allowance around each shape and cut out.

Once you have created a template,   place it on the fabric, lining up one straight edge with the grain of the fabric. Draw around it with a quilter’s pencil or tailor’s chalk.  To create several patches at once, fold the fabric in several layers – accordion style.   Staple the template to the layers and cut out the pieces,  preferably using a rotary cutter and a cutting mat.

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If you are using backing papers or iron-on interfacing,  they may be attached now.

To join the patches and form the patchwork,  first lay them out and make sure you are happy with the design.   Once you are satisfied,  you may begin piecing.   Hand piecing requires the patches to be placed right sides together and pinned.  Pin each corner first   Join each patch with a small whipstitch,  inserting the needle in one corner and working across to the other.   Remove the pins as you go.

If you are machine piecing your patchwork,  you may join several pairs of patches at a time by using the flag method.  Pin the patches right sides together in pairs.  Machine stitch along the seam line using the foot as a guide.   Leave s short uncut thread between the pairs.  Cut each into units.  Join enough pairs to make one patched piece.  Remember to press the patch seams flat to one side to avoid bulk  Do not press them open.

Once your patchwork quilt top has been completed, layer it together with batting in the middle and backing fabric on the back.  Baste the layers and quilt as desired.  If you are quilting straight lines and using a machine,  a quilting foot made for this purpose is available.   For free-form quilting, remove the foot completely and lower the foot lever.   Use your hands or a hoop to stretch the fabric taut, and stitch slowly.

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With more experience, fabrics other than cotton may be added for variety.    Not all fabrics are suitable however.   If you are using an unusual fabric for the first time, or want to use different types of fabrics together,  try a small test block first.   Fabrics of a medium density, with an even weave work well.   Loosely woven fabrics are prone to distortion,  as are stretch fabrics.   Silk, lightweight wool and some plastics may be used with experience.

Both the color and tone of the fabric you choose will influence the overall effect of the pattern that you choose.   Tone may be used to create depth and interest with greater effect than when using color alone.    Good planning is necessary to achieve the desired look.

Color is greatly affected by the colors around it.  Using contrasting colors will make pieces of a quilt block stand out from each other.  Combining certain warm colors such as reds, yellows and oranges in the same quilt block as cool colors like blues, greens or violets, will make them look more vivid.

Combining fabrics with various print scales and styles can add visual texture to your quilt.   Interesting visual effects may also be achieved by using colors of graduated values.   Printed cotton fabrics are available in many designs and styles including batiks, homespun plaids and florals, tiny-grained prints that look like solids, reproduction prints, and soft flannels.  Solid-color fabrics come in jnearly every color, shade and tint that you can imagine.

Quilt blocks made from fabrics of the same or various shades of one color,  but of contrasting textures can create pleasing results. Fabrics with a nap such as velvet, or fabrics with sheen like taffeta also provide interest.

Whatever fabric you choose for your quilting project, you must prepare it properly before you begin.  Most cotton fabrics shrink when they are washed and dried.  If you do not preshrink your fabric before you make your quilt, the fabrics may pucker at the stitching lines and the finished product may shrink in size the first time it is washed.

To prevent this, wash all fabrics first in a washing machine on a short gentle cycle.  Use cool or warm but never hot water.   You may use a mild detergent, but it is not necessary unless the fabric is soiled.  Wash like colors together in case they are not colorfast.  Machine dry the fabric and press it with an iron. You are now ready to begin your project.

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Quilting came to America with the Pilgrims,  in the 16th century.  Lack of resources made it necessary for the settlers to recycle their clothing and other fabrics.   They made quilt tops, cutting the fabric into smaller pieces and patching or clouting it over and over until it wore out completely.  These first quilts were more practical than pretty, but as the settlers prospered,  the designs became more colorful and elaborate. Appliqué also became a popular way of decorating the quilts and the patchwork quilt was officially born.

Around this time quilts became associated with the celebration of important events.  Specific designs were created for specific reasons.  The Double Wedding Ring design was used to mark a marriage or anniversary.  This design was made from interlocking rings, each constructed from tiny patches.  It was a very time consuming project, and usually was worked by multiple quilters at the same time.

These days patchwork quilts are traditionally made from scraps left over from past sewing projects.  Not all scraps are suitable for this purpose. Loosely woven fabrics, such as muslin, are weak and prone to distortion, while very tightly woven fabrics, such as ticking, are not flexible enough and hard to stitch.  Cotton is the best fabric to use, especially for inexperienced quilters.    Once a quilter is more experienced they may add other fabrics like silk,  lightweight wool and so on.

The color of a quilt is up to the creator. Most quilters plan their project carefully, or follow an established pattern.  Making test patches is a great way to experiment. Colors are usually sorted into tones – light, medium and dark.  Using various tones helps to create depth and design. Textured fabric also creates different effects.

Pre-wash all fabrics in mild detergent and warm water before starting a quilt.  Any fabrics that may run should be washed separately. When the fabrics are dry they should be ironed, either with a steam iron, or a dry iron and a clean damp cloth.

Quilts are made of three layers. The top piece is the layer that is decorated and most elaborate.   The middle piece is a layer of batting,  or wadding, that provides warmth.   The third piece is the backing.  These three layers are held together with lines of stitching.  These lines may be worked in a grid, in straight rows or elaborate patterns.  Originally they were sewn by hand with a needle.   Today some quilters still produce quilts this way, while others prefer machine quilting.

In the pioneer days the only equipment needed to produce a quilt included a needle, thread and material, and hopefully a pair of shears and a thimble.   A wooden frame would be constructed to allow the quilter to use both hands, or to enable more than one sewer to work at a time. Quilting bees were very popular social gatherings.   Today many quilters prefer to use a large wooden hoop to make their projects more portable.

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Tying is another method of connecting the layers in quilts together. This method is usually chosen when a quilt is needed quickly for functional purposes.  The three layers still need to be prepared and basted.   Thread or yarn is used for the process.   Square knots are used to finish off the ties, which are placed 3-5″ apart all over the quilt.   A quilt that is tied is sometimes called a comforter.

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Once upon a time quilts were created for necessity. Today creating quilts has become an art form.   Gifted quilters are called fabric artists instead of the outdated seamstress or quilter.  Not only are bed quilts popular,  but quilted clothing and wall hangings as well.  Handmade quilts may sell for hundreds of dollars and hang on museum walls,    not just bed frames. Amish quilts from Pennsylvania and Ohio are especially sought after, as are vintage and antique quilts.

Caring For Your Quilts
If you are lucky enough to have inherited or purchased such an heirloom,  taking proper care of it will maintain and perhaps increase its value. Quilts should never be stored in plastic bags, cardboard boxes or wooden trunks.  Quilts should be aired at least twice a year, but not in direct sunlight. Very old quilts should be aired flat to avoid stressing the stitches.  There is always a risk in washing antique fabric.   Spot test it first. If you are using a machine,  wash in cold water with a mild detergent and a gentle cycle. Dry your quilt on a flat surface. Using a fan and rotating it will speed up the drying process.

Old Quilts Often Tell A Story

Quilts throughout history tell the stories of their times and makers.  This is especially true during the depression when fabric was scarce.   Some historians even believe secret messages and codes were hidden in handmade quilts at different times throughout history. One such story relates to the Underground Railroad.   A certain quilt pattern would mean it was safe for escaping slaves to continue on their journey.  Not all historians believe this theory;  however it is true that signature quilts were a popular method of raising funds both before and after the Civil War. Signatures were added after a donation was made.   These quilts were also known as friendship quilts.

Fireworks Quilt

While not all historians agree on this usage in the past,  it is becoming increasingly popular today.   Memory quilts and t-shirt quilts are popular and treasured gifts.  Technology has even made it possible to add photos to fabric.  Quilts are still used to raise money at raffles and charity events.   Quilt guilds are being created and growing at a rapid rate,  preserving and passing on treasured patterns and techniques.

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