Monthly Archives: October 2011

Jan 23, 2010 More Fabric Storage Ideas No video today but an interesting article at Quilting Gallery by Benita Skinner of Victoriana Quilt.  As the guest blogger, she writes about her solution to the ever present issue of fabric storage.  She addresses … Continue reading →

From – March 6, 2010 This has absolutely nothing to do with quilting, but it is something I felt compelled to share. Sometimes we wonder if the information we are receiving from news sources is as accurate as we would like.  I … Continue reading →

From – June 28, 2010 (The latest development is that Luella’s is closing. If you don’t support these small quilt shops, you lose them!!) To start a quilting project you need a quilt pattern, some nice quilting fabric and the … Continue reading →

From – June 27, 2010 I am not now, nor will I ever be a good (or even adequate) housekeeper. I would rather be creating a quilt design. I would rather be rummaging through beautiful fabric. And I would much … Continue reading →

From – Jan 22, 2010 No matter how much storage you have for your fabric, if it is not folded and presented well, you are not going to be able to see what you have. I have a book that … Continue reading →

Jan 11, 2010 Economy, economy, economy!  That is what we keep hearing and feeling.  So what about our quilting?  It can be a very expensive hobby.  The quilt top costs, the batting costs and the backing costs.  And don’t get me started on all of … Continue reading →

From – Jan 21, 2010 On the second day of Fabric Storage week I found this video for another way to protect and yet display fabric. Keeping fabrics out of direct light is important. There are two ways that light … Continue reading →

From – Jan 20, 2010 Fabric storage is definitely a quilter issue. A few different fabrics for our first attempt at piecing quickly become a monster to be shut up like the proverbial Fibber McGee’s closet. And we all know … Continue reading →

Following a quilt pattern is so much easier if I have enough room to sew and have all of my needs organized and handy. It seems that no matter how well I have planned, during the construction of my quilt … Continue reading →

January 3, 2011 For years my children heard me complaining about where that stupid seam ripper was. My sewing space was mostly on the dining room table. On and around the table were piles and containers of fabric and accessories. … Continue reading →