[ad_1] The history of wall hangings can be traced back to the 13th century. It is quite popular in the form of tapestries. It is one of the best ways to decorate homes, offices, temples and churches. It was used by various cultures in different forms in various countries all around the world. Found in the form of sculptures, murals, paintings and so forth, these exemplary works of art are popular even in the modern days. Today it is easy…
[ad_1] The tradition of making batik fabric dates back for many centuries. The batik fabric is unique because of the use of a wax resist dying technique. This technique was believed to be introduced as early as the fourth century BC in Egypt, and at the time, the fabric was used to wrap mummies. Egyptians wrapped mummies in a cotton fabric, covered the fabric with wax and delicately scratched the material to create a decorative effect. This decorative wrapping technique…
[ad_1] Several years ago, I decided that I would explore the world of fabric dyeing. It was in dyeing fabric that I really learned about color, and the difference between yellow-green and blue-green. By mixing the colors to make the dye, all of a sudden the resulting colors make more sense, and now, many yards of dyed fabric later, it is easier for me to pick out colors for a quilt. By actually seeing what color results from mixing 1/4…
[ad_1] Did you know that one out of every ten quilters develops carpal tunnel syndrome? Personally, I never thought about it. I figured this condition only affected „other“ people. Not so. If you’re a quilter, you’re at risk. What is Carpal Tunnel Syndrome? The carpal tunnel is a narrow passageway that runs along the palm side of your wrist. It covers and protects the main nerve in your hand and the tendons of your thumb, index and middle fingers. When…
[ad_1] Outline embroidery played a significant part in quilting history. It was used in blocks, most commonly penny squares, which were printed muslin pieces selling for one cent each. Outline embroidery designs encompassed many styles and subjects, and many of these old patterns are still available for today’s quilters. In recent years, vintage doilies have been a primary source of outline embroidery for patchwork projects. While outline embroidery itself is centuries old, it hit its stride as a quilt decoration…
[ad_1] How can you give a handmade baby quilt for a baby shower gift and still make it affordable? When you’re going to a baby shower for someone special in your life, you want to choose the perfect present to convey your affection and admiration, but you have to keep your budget in mind. Those two desires sometimes seem like they will never mesh. You’ve rejected the cliche outfits that will soon be outgrown and the nursery paraphernalia that has…
[ad_1] You know that quilting makes you feel good, but now there’s scientific evidence to back up what you’ve always suspected-not only does quilting make you happy, it’s actually good for your health. Researchers at the University of Glasgow published their findings in the peer-reviewed Journal of Public Health after conducting qualitative research using a local quilting group as their source. The end result? „Quilting seemed to possess some distinct properties for enhancing well-being that would not be replicable through…
[ad_1] The term „blended“ family is commonly used to refer to a stepfamily. It was coined because two families come together to presumably blend into one family. The reason I use the word presumably is because the two families usually don’t blend together. They definitely start as two separate families and end as one family, but they don’t blend. „Blending“ implies that each of the separate parts, with distinct qualities, are all combined together to form one whole unit. In…
[ad_1] There is a lot of controversy regarding the significance of patchwork quilt block in quilting. Recent views do show the importance of the quilt block sizes in order to accurately draft and finish a quilt. A few points will make this issue clear. Simplifying quilting: Quilting can be very easy to accomplish if you understand appropriately the way a patchwork quilt block works. Quilt block grids simplifies your work to a large extent by enabling you to plan out…
[ad_1] Which hand quilted patterns were stitched into American quilts made in the nineteenth and twentieth centuries? Nine common patterns seen by this quilt historian are described here. 1. Clamshell is one of the earliest patterns. They were stitched allover the top on whole cloth and patchwork quilts or as the background between other quilting patterns. 2. Feathers were most common on pre-Civil War fancy and elaborate quilts which were used on special occasions, or given as a gift. The…