Copyright (c) 2008 CraftStylish.com en-us CraftStylish - Quilting category featured posts http://www.craftstylish.com/quilting Sat, 05 Jul 2008 06:23:03 -0400 CraftStylish - Quilting category featured posts http://www.craftstylish.com/assets/images/cs_logo_sm.jpg http://www.craftstylish.com/quilting Fri, 04 Jul 2008 18:05:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4219/how-to-quilt-with-paper-foundation-piecing http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4219/how-to-quilt-with-paper-foundation-piecing Posted by MaryRay
This popular piecing method isn’t viable for every quilt design, but it’s a great way to handle miniature quilts or quilts with complex angles. The blocks turn out really straight because you use the paper as a stitching guide and you don’t need traditional templates. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4219/how-to-quilt-with-paper-foundation-piecing Wed, 02 Jul 2008 08:20:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4553/spoonflower-power http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4553/spoonflower-power Posted by lcampb
A new website lets crafters purchase custom-designed fabric. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4553/spoonflower-power Mon, 30 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4172/silk-fusion http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4172/silk-fusion Posted by MaryRay
This process of felting with silk fibers has been around awhile, but I really became aware of it last fall when I attended Quilt Festival in Houston. It seems a lot of surface design techniques are spreading over to the “quilt world” and that’s really exciting because it gives us more opportunities to be creative! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4172/silk-fusion Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:05:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4170/crazy-quilting http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4170/crazy-quilting Posted by MaryRay
When you’re passionate about any craft it can make you a little crazy at times, but in this case I’m talking about a style of patchwork that originated back in the 19th century with whole quilts and can be seen today in all sorts of things from handbags to lampshades. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4170/crazy-quilting Mon, 30 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4174/quilting-a-creative-process http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4174/quilting-a-creative-process MaryRay
I’ve mentioned before about the need to be exact when making a quilt. But you don’t always have to stay between the lines. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4174/quilting-a-creative-process Fri, 27 Jun 2008 20:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4290/lazy-susan-cutting-mat http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4290/lazy-susan-cutting-mat Posted by MaryRay
This is the best invention and a must-have tool if you cut a lot of pieces for patchwork. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4290/lazy-susan-cutting-mat Fri, 27 Jun 2008 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4239/when-straight-lines-become-curves http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4239/when-straight-lines-become-curves Posted by MaryRay
Some quilt patterns, like Storm at Sea, create an optical illusion. The individual pieces are straight-sided squares, triangles, or diamonds, but the overall effect is one of undulating curves throughout the quilt. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4239/when-straight-lines-become-curves Fri, 27 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4234/the-quilt-trail http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4234/the-quilt-trail Posted by MaryRay
The popularity of quilts and quilting has sparked many a road trip with a quilt show as the destination. But in the Southeast, quilts are a part of the journey as travelers explore the Appalachian Quilt Trail. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4234/the-quilt-trail Wed, 25 Jun 2008 20:48:59 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4144/a-visit-to-arrowmont-school-of-arts-and-crafts http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4144/a-visit-to-arrowmont-school-of-arts-and-crafts Posted by MaryRay
If you want to learn more about a craft in a well-equipped studio setting, check out Arrowmont. This distinguished center offers workshops in arts and crafts including ceramics, fibers, metals/jewelry, painting, drawing, photography, warm glass, woodturning, woodworking, sculpture, and book and paper arts. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4144/a-visit-to-arrowmont-school-of-arts-and-crafts Wed, 25 Jun 2008 00:10:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4014/its-a-bird-its-a-plane-its-a-super-quilt-from-the-past http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4014/its-a-bird-its-a-plane-its-a-super-quilt-from-the-past Posted by MichaelaMurphy
My boyfriend, Gregg, drew his favorite superheroes and thirty years later his mom made him this fantastic quilt. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/4014/its-a-bird-its-a-plane-its-a-super-quilt-from-the-past Tue, 24 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3970/oh-the-possibilities-with-free-tutorials-from-rachael http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3970/oh-the-possibilities-with-free-tutorials-from-rachael Posted by cmk34
Get ready to add to your to do list because Rachael Rabbit has tons of free tutorials! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3970/oh-the-possibilities-with-free-tutorials-from-rachael Sat, 21 Jun 2008 12:05:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3668/vintage-and-reproduction-fabrics-make-the-old-new-again http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3668/vintage-and-reproduction-fabrics-make-the-old-new-again Posted by MaryRay
I know I’ve carried on in the past about all the wonderful contemporary printed fabrics available nowadays for the quilter. But fabric has a long history and great prints have been around for a long time. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3668/vintage-and-reproduction-fabrics-make-the-old-new-again Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:05:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3497/quilters-unite-at-the-24th-annual-quilt-show-in-paducah http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3497/quilters-unite-at-the-24th-annual-quilt-show-in-paducah Posted by MaryRay
For many die-hard quilters, quilting enthusiasts, and wannabes, it’s just not spring without a visit to Paducah, Kentucky, at the end of April when the dogwoods (usually) are in bloom and the Quilt Show lights up the town. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3497/quilters-unite-at-the-24th-annual-quilt-show-in-paducah Sat, 21 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3500/the-quilt-show-is-about-fashion-too http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3500/the-quilt-show-is-about-fashion-too MaryRay
Paducah, Kentucky, may not be the fashion capital of the world, but for one day a year, it’s “Fashion Week” for some wearable artists! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3500/the-quilt-show-is-about-fashion-too Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:19:58 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3661/make-one-adorable-apron-from-two-colorful-napkins http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3661/make-one-adorable-apron-from-two-colorful-napkins Posted by MaryRay
You can make this darling apron in less time than it takes to whip up an omelette, and you can use cute vintage linen napkins or brand-new ones from a home decor shop. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3661/make-one-adorable-apron-from-two-colorful-napkins Fri, 20 Jun 2008 14:15:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3737/a-rose-by-any-other-name http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3737/a-rose-by-any-other-name Posted by lcampb
For those who loved Tanya Wheelan’s first set of patterns for Free Spirit Fabric, Barefoot Rose, good news abounds. Her new set of patterns, Ava Rose, should be available at a store near you any day and she has two more patterns in the works for this year! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3737/a-rose-by-any-other-name Thu, 19 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3591/you-got-the-notions http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3591/you-got-the-notions Posted by cmk34
Inspired by Project Runway Season 4 check out the new fabric line from Robert Kaufman! ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3591/you-got-the-notions Tue, 17 Jun 2008 12:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2954/fabric-to-dye-for http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2954/fabric-to-dye-for Posted by MaryRay
As if there isn't enough fabulous fabric out there to tempt us, now we can design and create our own by dyeing, painting, stenciling, stamping, and printing on inkjet printers. Here are some techniques to try. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/2954/fabric-to-dye-for Sun, 15 Jun 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3283/calling-all-sewing-and-embroidery-fans http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3283/calling-all-sewing-and-embroidery-fans AmberE
Check out Martha's Sewing Market this week in Arlington, Texas. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3283/calling-all-sewing-and-embroidery-fans Sat, 14 Jun 2008 15:00:00 -0400 http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3163/a-collaboration-between-friends http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3163/a-collaboration-between-friends Posted by vicky_north
The challenge is a year long collaboration between two craft bloggers, each embroidering a 4-inch linen square inspired by a new word every two weeks. ]]> http://www.craftstylish.com/item/3163/a-collaboration-between-friends