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If you are looking for vintage, antique, or retro fabric for quilting, quilt restoration, or crafts, consider shopping online. Here are several websites offering authentic vintage fabrics, and another specializing in vintage reproduction fabrics.

It's always exciting to find enticing new patterns for applique quilt projects. Here are some sites offering free patterns as well as resources, tips, and information on applique quilting.

Whether you are a beginning sewer or an experienced seamstress or just like to dabble in sewing crafts and ideas, these sewing blogs are some of the best on the net. They each offer something unique and worthwhile.

With time, improvements and innovations have changed a lot of the basic supplies that we use today, but for the most part you can find all of the things I've listed here in your local fabric or quilting supply store.

The Nine-Patch Quilt block is a classic and beautiful design. Here are instructions for making an Easter Nine-Patch Quilt...

The Nine-Patch Quilt block is a classic and beautiful design. Here are instructions for making a Nine-Patch Quilt...

Rag quilts are great in that they require no hand or machine quilting.

The goal of Project Guatemala Quilt is to create a quilt with designs related to Guatemala for a raffle with all proceeds going to a designated charity in that country.

Heirloom and antique quilts are often fragile, and often have damage that needs repaired. If you have basic sewing skills, you can restore your quilt to a usable condition.

Quilting today is much more fun and includes both men and women! Because there are more than 20 million quilters in the US, online resources for learning how to quilt can get you started today.

With all the new quilting supplies on the market today, a person can make a quilt top and not even have to thread a needle. Make a beautiful floral no-sew lap quilt to celebrate the spring season.

Baltimore's Album Quilts are one genre of quilting colletible that has survived and thrived over the years. The distinctive style speaks to the era and heritage of the artisans.

A person new to quilting can become discouraged when she sees fancy stitching and intricate detail on most quilts. However, quilting is only as difficult as a person believes it is and can be made simpler (and easier) by following a few guidelines.

Strip quilting is a type of quilting process that is easy, fast and fun to make by a beginning quilter or seasoned pro. I have been making strip quilts for years and never exhaust the many different quilt tops that can be created from them.

Instead of the standard way of quilting, a tufted quilt requires putting thread or yarn through all three layers of the quilt, at predetermined intervals, and then tying the thread in a knot.

It is a good idea to start off with a cot quilt as they are small and it is easier to learn the techniques of quilting on something small.

Whether your great-great-granny stitched it together 100 years ago, or you found it at a neighborhood moving sale, a damaged antique quilt always deserves a second chance to warm someone's life. Here's how to repair it yourself.

People with a gift for picking up the pieces and putting them together displayed their creations at the fifth annual Cabin Quilters' quilt show in Bartonville, just outside of Peoria, Illinois.

Patchwork quilts, patchwork pillows - patchwork is beautiful and you can make it easily yourself.

You don't know how to sew? Don't worry. There are several great places to take sewing lessons in Louisville.

Overhead projector sheets, also known as transparencies, are a terrific way to preserve quilt and applique patterns. Find out how to create a template that will last for years.

From the obvious thread to the hard to find quilt rack, there are so many different gifts that quilters may want or need. Here are several great gift ideas for quilters.

Whether you cross stitch, sew, knit or quilt, there's free printable patterns online by the hundreds.

If you love a vintage bathroom or shabby chic bathroom accessory, then you will really like this No Sew Vintage Patch Work Quilt Shower Curtain.

This easy arts and raft project is a great way to create the look of a traditional homemade quilt that displays your child's art at the same time!

Tips on how to choose a sewing pattern according to your skill level and needs.

Tips on choosing fabric for sewing projects and characteristics of different types of fabric.

Sewing with metallic thread can be a real hassle but these tips can help you with your next project.

Sewing with a pattern takes time and patience, but once the basics are learned it can be easy, fun and an all around great experience.

Instructions on how to get ready for and cut out a sewing pattern.

Quilting frames are not necessary for hand quilting. This article will show how to quilt using only a bed and safety pins.

Sewing thread is available in a bewildering array of types. Here's more information, including a description of thread content and some good - and possibly bad - points about each.

You can make and sew your own fabric cat bag pattern to create a cute fuzzy bed perfect for a cat or kitten.

These are super easy to make, use about an 8 1/2" square of fabric and require no sewing whatsoever. The boxes are about 3 1/2 x 3 x 2 inches. They're just large enough to pad with some pretty silk for a gift of jewelry, or to stuff with treats (maybe an Easter goodie box?).

You can sew your own fabric business card holder using this pattern.

This oval fabric basket pattern is a simple way to sew your own beautiful storage boxes from fabric.

This reusable fabric grocery bag pattern is a simple one you can make and sew yourself.

When you are sewing garments for yourself or for others it is very important to check the fabric for shrinkage before you start sewing your project.

Reading a sewing pattern can seem difficult to a newcomer. Here are some tips that will teach you how to read a pattern, and help you make a new outfit.

When you make a snowball quilt from fabric scraps, you don't have to worry about not having enough of one color or print of a fabric, because all the fabric is going to be and should be different.

Here are free instructions to make fabric tote pattern that uses a U shaped purse handle.

Shopping for thread can be especially hard if you don't have a clue what thread to use for your particular project. Here's a brief summary of what's available, with a few tips to help you choose correctly.

If you are thinking of trying your hand at sewing, than check out these tips first.

You can use scraps of vintage fabric and end up with a fun and shabby chic candle votive that will look good in any room.

Displaying an antique quilt improperly can cause further damage and wear. Here are some ways to display your beautiful quilts without causing more harm.

Quilts that are "tailor-made" for each of those special grandchildren contribute to a legacy that will last forever.

Being surrounded by quilts created by talented women in our family, we decided to keep the tradition alive. Those who were still alive were becoming unable to quilt. So we sat down to make plans on how to accomplish this project.

Following these simple instructions, you will soon have a flat, evenly layered and basted quilt sandwich ready to be adorned with machine quilting stitchery.

While driving along the back roads of eastern Tennessee you may spot painted quilt blocks on sides of barns or historic buildings, these painted quilts are part of the Appalachian Quilt Trail.

Think quilt shops and fabric stores are stuffy places where cool goes to die? Many of today's top fabric designers are under 40 and unafraid of color. If you've been too intimidated or simply uninterested in all things cotton, here are a few ways to tiptoe into the pool.

Creating homemade quilts are simple if you follow a few uncomplicated steps, which are outlined with in this article. I have included some practical tips, which work for any size of a handmade quilt ranging from crib to queen size.

For those of you who enjoy appliqué work for small children and are creative in this area will get a great kick out of making quilts for them. You can let your imagination run wild in this field. Pick any theme and you will be able to make a beautiful creative quilt.

Describes a cute Valentine's Day project that you can sew for your sweetie using fabric charm packs available at quilting stores everywhere.

This articles describes a quaint mountain quilt shop located in Lincoln, Mt called Backcountry Quilts.

Quilting evolved from a past time of the very rich to over 27 million Americans quilting today...

Why not explore watercolor quilting? If you're artistic this could be the creative type of quilt designing, just for you.

Quilts are beautiful and can express your own style without having to invest any money for fashion. Here is a guide on how to make a quilt out of a pillow sham.

Strip quilts are the easiest to make. For instance, log cabin quilts are the easiest to make. The strips are varied in length and sewn together to form a block.

Clay's Quilt is a family story set in Eastern Kentucky that deals with the life of Clay Sizemore, who struggles to find meaning in his life, until he discovers the essence of family and love.

This is an extremely easy crochet pattern, even though it uses crochet thread. As long as you've got the basic stitches down (slip stitch, chain, single crochet, and double crochet) you're set.

This easy arts and raft project is a great way to create the look of a traditional homemade Valentine's Day quilt without the use of a sewing machine. You can easily make this simple Valentine's Day quilt canvas in about 2 hours or less.

Quilts were a necessity years ago. Quilts in our modern days are for fun and creativity. To make a homey change to your room try using quilts.

Quilting can be an enjoyable hobby or a profitable business. It is not only relaxing and artistic; it is also useful.

Instructions for making a fleece quilt. Fleece quilts - an easy project.

From a bend in the Alabama River, a small, rural community is taking the art world by storm with a unique style of abstract quilts. The Gee' Bend quilters have refined a distinctive, sophisticated quilting style that is gaining critical acclaim worldwide.

Have you wondered why some quilts win awards and others don't? Why quilts that appear beautiful to the average person are virtually unnoticed by the judges? What makes an award winning quilt?

This summer, for the 15th consecutive year, a quilting business near Bozeman, Montana, will sponsor an outdoor quilt show.

Find out how your quilting skills can bring comfort to others! (No experience required if you go to a bee!)

Have you ever looked at those lovely needlework rugs and bedding wishing that you had the ability and or patience to create one for your doll house or room box? Well, if you have, I've got a few wonderful solutions for you!

Ideas for organizing your sewing equpment, patterns, fabric and notions to be more efficient.

If you like country style and quilts, this denim shirt is a great addition to your wardrobe. With attractive country fabric and a pre-made denim shirt, it is easy to make.

Granny Square Quilts are such a fun a colorful part of American arts and craft. I love all the of mix and match colors that are used to create Granny Square Quilts.

Enjoy the festivities and drown in the beauty of these incredible quilts.

If you love vintage quilts, but cannot afford to buy them, then this simple DIY craft project is for you!

These ideas will get your antique quilts out of storage and have them on display around the house. Some of these ideas are also great for antique quilts that may possibly have some damage on them.

So quickly childhood passes. But what if you could preserve a tiny part of it? You can with a "Life Quilt"!

Panel Quilts are fast, easy and fun.

Clayton county is getting a face lift - a new group is forming to paint quilts on barns.

How to put together a simple quilt for the beginner

Learn how to whip up a beautiful, heirloom quality quilt in less time!

Two among many events worth attending in Columbus, Ohio, are the Festival of Roses and the Quilt Show. Both delight the eye, and the roses smell good, too!

Most of my failures have been from not cutting my quilting pieces accurately to ensure straight, even edges, until I learned to square my fabric before cutting it.

Prayers And Squares is non-profit interfaith ministry that promotes prayer through the making and giving of quilts.

Coming to terms with the personal value behind a quilt, and realizing the importance of crafts.

There is a craft that you can get your preschool-aged child to help you with. They can help you create a quilt through coloring pages for you. Coloring is a great way for a preschool child to start mastering their motor skills.

Fabric Postcards can be hand-cancelled and sent through the mail.

How far from the world of origami scraps of fabric always seemed to be. The truth is that fabric creates some of the most breathtaking boxes, ornaments, and items. It's more forgiving than paper and it's durable, which makes it perfectly giftable.

If you can sew, you can make all types of appliques to add to fabric items, and you can turn ordinary clothing into unique works of art. Best of all, you don't have to use a sewing machine to make appliques.

Here is a guide to local shops in the Sturbridge area that sell knitting and quilting supplies.

With the popularity of needle crafts in this country, almost everyone knows someone who loves to sew. Even if they do not love it, most adults have to mend something with a needle and thread at some point.

Learning to sew will never go out of style. Whether you want to learn to make simple alterations and repairs, learn to make items for yourself, your family or your home, or are interested in becoming a seamstress, designer or tailor you can find a school in New York