Wednesday, December 14, 2005
Quilting Frames
Go to our quilting frame site to see some of the most elegant quilt racks imaginable.
Tuesday, November 29, 2005
Quilt Guild in Ruston, LA
Quilt Guild Listings: "Piney Hills Quilt Guild, Ruston, LA. Meetings are held at the Grace United Methodist Church, 3401 Trenton Street, Ruston, LA (Fellowship Hall). For additional information contact Kay Hamm at us19243@vm.cc.latech.edu or visit
http://members.tripod.com/DeFreese/pineyhills.html"
http://members.tripod.com/DeFreese/pineyhills.html"
Quilting Quips
Quilters never cut corners.
Quilters come with strings attached.
Quilters aren't greedy, they're just materialistic.
Quilting with a friend will keep you in stitches.
When life gives you scraps - make a quilt.
Quilt 'til you wilt!
I love sewing & have a plenty of material witnesses.
My soul is fed by my needle and thread.
Konstantin,
www.QuiltedParadise.com
Quilters come with strings attached.
Quilters aren't greedy, they're just materialistic.
Quilting with a friend will keep you in stitches.
When life gives you scraps - make a quilt.
Quilt 'til you wilt!
I love sewing & have a plenty of material witnesses.
My soul is fed by my needle and thread.
Konstantin,
www.QuiltedParadise.com
Monday, November 28, 2005
Swanson Quilt Rack
Swanson Quilt Rack
Swanson Quilt Rack
Shimmering chrome and delicate contours come together for a stunning contemporary design in the Swanson Quilt Rack. Handsome balled feet provide plenty of stability to keep your treasured quilts blankets or linens securely stored. Alluring arches atop this quilt rack hold three display rods so you can showcase your favorite spreads or linens with an added touch of style. A mid-level trestle adds further stability and an extra display rod.
The Swanson makes a fine addition to a bath area for linens or your living space for quilts and blankets. Available in a dazzling chrome finish.The beauty of chrome contemporary design will aptly store and display your fine quilts.
Swanson Quilt Rack
Hemmingway Quilt Rack
Hemmingway Quilt Rack
Graceful contours unite with high stability in the Hemmingway Quilt Rack. The base features broad legs with a wide stance to ensure your treasured quilts remain securely stored above the floor. The base rails continue vertically up the sides to the top completing an attractive triangular frame. At the top the metal scrolls into elegant curls on both sides to hold three display rods for your favorite quilts.
This quilt rack is made hammered steel with a gunmetal gray finish. Your heirloom quilts and blankets will remain in your family for generations. Durable construction and a classic antique look make sure the Hemmingway will do the same.
Mantel Quilts
Book Description
Quilts aren’t just for beds anymore! Expand your quilt decorating to mantels, windows, tabletops, and much more. These small, simple projects are fast to finish using easy paper-piecing techniques.
• Eleven projects spotlight seasonal, holiday, and patriotic themes
• Custom-fit projects to any size mantel or window, or transform designs into decorative accents to display wherever you like
• Get a coordinated look in a fraction of the time it takes to make a full-size quilt
About the Author
Hometown: Houston, Texas
Susan Thomson is a designer, teacher, and owner of Stitches from Home pattern company, where she sells her original quilts and quilt designs. Quilts for Mantels and More is her first book.
Wednesday, August 03, 2005
Cultural Differences in Quilt Aesthetics
Cultural Differences in Quilt Aesthetics:
"Our notions of quilts are based on our own cultural values. To try to understand why someone else would make a quilt that we see as fat and ugly from another point of view, consider this scenario: Say you are a child attending a big family reunion at your grandmother's house. There aren't enough beds to go around, so your grandmother makes you up a pallet on the floor. She folds a couple of big thick quilts, and you snuggle in between them. What are the sensations and emotional experiences that you and your grandmother experience as a result of this gesture? An experience like this would likely influence your perception of quilts for the rest of your life. In many cultures, thickness and softness represent concepts of generosity and plentitude. A thin quilt, on the other hand, might be perceived as skimpy, stingy, and inadequate.'"
"Our notions of quilts are based on our own cultural values. To try to understand why someone else would make a quilt that we see as fat and ugly from another point of view, consider this scenario: Say you are a child attending a big family reunion at your grandmother's house. There aren't enough beds to go around, so your grandmother makes you up a pallet on the floor. She folds a couple of big thick quilts, and you snuggle in between them. What are the sensations and emotional experiences that you and your grandmother experience as a result of this gesture? An experience like this would likely influence your perception of quilts for the rest of your life. In many cultures, thickness and softness represent concepts of generosity and plentitude. A thin quilt, on the other hand, might be perceived as skimpy, stingy, and inadequate.'"
Wednesday, June 15, 2005
Thursday, June 09, 2005
Quilts and Quiltmaking in America
Quilts and Quiltmaking in America showcases materials from two American Folklife Center collections, the Blue Ridge Parkway Folklife Project Collection (1978) and the "All-American Quilt Contest" sponsored by Coming Home, a division of Lands' End, and Good Housekeeping.
Together these collections provide a glimpse into America's diverse quilting traditions. The quilt documentation from the Blue Ridge Parkway Folklife Project, an ethnographic field project conducted by the American Folklife Center in cooperation with the National Park Service, includes 229 photographs and 181 recorded interviews with six quiltmakers in Appalachian North Carolina and Virginia. These materials document quilts and quilting within the context of daily life and reflect a range of backgrounds, motivations, and aesthetic sensibilities.
The materials presented from the Lands' End All-American Quilt Contest collection include images of approximately 180 winning quilts from across the United States. The collection represents a wide range of quiltmaking, from highly traditional to innovative, and the quilts pictured exhibit excellent design and technical skill in a variety of styles and materials.
More:
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/qlthtml/qlthome.html
Together these collections provide a glimpse into America's diverse quilting traditions. The quilt documentation from the Blue Ridge Parkway Folklife Project, an ethnographic field project conducted by the American Folklife Center in cooperation with the National Park Service, includes 229 photographs and 181 recorded interviews with six quiltmakers in Appalachian North Carolina and Virginia. These materials document quilts and quilting within the context of daily life and reflect a range of backgrounds, motivations, and aesthetic sensibilities.
The materials presented from the Lands' End All-American Quilt Contest collection include images of approximately 180 winning quilts from across the United States. The collection represents a wide range of quiltmaking, from highly traditional to innovative, and the quilts pictured exhibit excellent design and technical skill in a variety of styles and materials.
More:
http://memory.loc.gov/ammem/qlthtml/qlthome.html
Wednesday, June 08, 2005
Creating Your Perfect Quilting Space
Author: Lois L Hallock
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Tuesday, June 07, 2005
DVD: Fons and Porter- Love of Quilting: 500 Series
DVD: Fons and Porter- Love of Quilting: 500 Series
From their popular PBS series, this DVD includes 13 episodes in the 500 Series: Sassy Stars, Easy Quilted Rag Throw, Winter Stars Part 1, Winter Stars Part 2, Panorama Photo Quilts, Miniature Quilts, Perfectly Planned Quilting, Luminosity Stars, No-Mark Quilting Designs, Traditional Log Cabin, Embellishing with Couching, Fun with 9-Blade Blocks, Big Block Quilts.
From their popular PBS series, this DVD includes 13 episodes in the 500 Series: Sassy Stars, Easy Quilted Rag Throw, Winter Stars Part 1, Winter Stars Part 2, Panorama Photo Quilts, Miniature Quilts, Perfectly Planned Quilting, Luminosity Stars, No-Mark Quilting Designs, Traditional Log Cabin, Embellishing with Couching, Fun with 9-Blade Blocks, Big Block Quilts.
Fabric Journey: An Inside Look At The Quilts Of Ruth B. McDowell
Click here to look inside this beautiful book--a wonderland of color and design:
About Ruth B. McDowell, Artist Quilter
From her website:After graduating from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1967 with a B.S. in Art and Design, Ruth spent several years working as an illustrator, while simultaneously expanding her interests in fibers and nature. She began her quilting career in 1972.
Since that time, she has become a full-time professional quilt artist, with over 350 quilts to her credit. Her wall quilts have been exhibited nationally and internationally in many galleries and museums, as well as in juried, invitational and several solo shows. They are also represented in many public, private and corporate art collections worldwide.
Ruth�s very active career includes teaching design workshops and lecturing about her work throughout the United States, Europe, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa.
Ruth wrote her first book, Pattern on Pattern (Quilt Digest Press) in 1991. Symmetry: A Design System for Quiltmakers (1994) and Art and Inspirations: Ruth B. McDowell (1996) were both published by C&T Publishing of Concord, CA. The latter book, a retrospective of Ruth�s career, features full-color illustrations of 97 of her quilts, many color details and drawings, and a fascinating text.
Piecing: Expanding the Basics (C&T, 1998) is an excellent and very extensive manual for those quilters interested in designing their own art quilts. Pieced Flowers (C&T, 2000) is a pattern book containing 55 flower blocks. Ruth's most recent book, Pieced Vegetables (C&T, 2002) is a visual feast of patterns and quilts. A Frabric Journey: An Inside Look at the Quilts of Ruth B. McDowell (C&T, 2005) discusses in detail the creation of 18 of her newest art quilts.
The art quilts of Ruth McDowell represent a sustained and extraordinary development over time, intertwining the themes of nature.... To read more:
RuthBMcDowell.com
About Ruth B. McDowell, Artist Quilter
From her website:After graduating from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1967 with a B.S. in Art and Design, Ruth spent several years working as an illustrator, while simultaneously expanding her interests in fibers and nature. She began her quilting career in 1972.
Since that time, she has become a full-time professional quilt artist, with over 350 quilts to her credit. Her wall quilts have been exhibited nationally and internationally in many galleries and museums, as well as in juried, invitational and several solo shows. They are also represented in many public, private and corporate art collections worldwide.
Ruth�s very active career includes teaching design workshops and lecturing about her work throughout the United States, Europe, Japan, New Zealand and South Africa.
Ruth wrote her first book, Pattern on Pattern (Quilt Digest Press) in 1991. Symmetry: A Design System for Quiltmakers (1994) and Art and Inspirations: Ruth B. McDowell (1996) were both published by C&T Publishing of Concord, CA. The latter book, a retrospective of Ruth�s career, features full-color illustrations of 97 of her quilts, many color details and drawings, and a fascinating text.
Piecing: Expanding the Basics (C&T, 1998) is an excellent and very extensive manual for those quilters interested in designing their own art quilts. Pieced Flowers (C&T, 2000) is a pattern book containing 55 flower blocks. Ruth's most recent book, Pieced Vegetables (C&T, 2002) is a visual feast of patterns and quilts. A Frabric Journey: An Inside Look at the Quilts of Ruth B. McDowell (C&T, 2005) discusses in detail the creation of 18 of her newest art quilts.
The art quilts of Ruth McDowell represent a sustained and extraordinary development over time, intertwining the themes of nature.... To read more:
RuthBMcDowell.com
Journey of an Art Quilter : Creative Strategies and Techniques
Book Description
As much about motivation as it is about teaching techniques, this bold and vibrant quilting resource guides readers through the stages of the quilting process while offering encouragement and advice. Leading readers on a personal journey, the projects detail the joy of pursuing a passion for quilts through the creative exercises designed to help others tap into their own individual style and free their artistic spirit. With hints and tips on everything from fabric selection to choosing the right tools, this inspirational and instructive guide is a must for anyone interested in quilting.
About the Author
Barbara Olson is an award-winning quilt artist, teacher, and lecturer. Her quilts have appeared in publications and exhibits around the world. She lives in Billings, Montana.
Product Details
Paperback: 152 pages
Publisher: Dragon Threads (April 1, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN: 0964120186
As much about motivation as it is about teaching techniques, this bold and vibrant quilting resource guides readers through the stages of the quilting process while offering encouragement and advice. Leading readers on a personal journey, the projects detail the joy of pursuing a passion for quilts through the creative exercises designed to help others tap into their own individual style and free their artistic spirit. With hints and tips on everything from fabric selection to choosing the right tools, this inspirational and instructive guide is a must for anyone interested in quilting.
About the Author
Barbara Olson is an award-winning quilt artist, teacher, and lecturer. Her quilts have appeared in publications and exhibits around the world. She lives in Billings, Montana.
Product Details
Paperback: 152 pages
Publisher: Dragon Threads (April 1, 2004)
Language: English
ISBN: 0964120186
Monday, June 06, 2005
Quilting Watch
Imagine yourself at the next quilting party with this fine quilting watch on your wrist. Imagine everybody else in your club turning green with envy. As a matter of fact, you probably ought to get an extra dozen for presents, bribes, payments....
Miniatures under the domed crystal of this watch are hand painted and turn this fashion watch into a wearable work of art. The large gold tone case frames a colorful face with inset easy-read analog dial. The Watch has a quartz movement and an Italian Leather Band. Gift boxed with a one-year warranty.
Product Specifications
Watch Information
Clasp: buckle
Case material: gold-tone
Case diameter: 1.50 millimeters
Case Thickness: .25 millimeters
Band material: leather
Band length: womens-extralong
Band width: .56 millimeters
Bezel material: gold-tone
Movement: quartz
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Miniatures under the domed crystal of this watch are hand painted and turn this fashion watch into a wearable work of art. The large gold tone case frames a colorful face with inset easy-read analog dial. The Watch has a quartz movement and an Italian Leather Band. Gift boxed with a one-year warranty.
Product Specifications
Watch Information
Clasp: buckle
Case material: gold-tone
Case diameter: 1.50 millimeters
Case Thickness: .25 millimeters
Band material: leather
Band length: womens-extralong
Band width: .56 millimeters
Bezel material: gold-tone
Movement: quartz
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Quilter's Hoop Wonder Stand
This high-quality stand allows you to rotate your quilting hoop
into the most comfortable working position. Tension knobs allow
for easy adjustments and breakdown for storage. The base can be
extended to a 45'' height; 18'' round hoop tilts. Lightweight
and stable; made from American hardwoods.
into the most comfortable working position. Tension knobs allow
for easy adjustments and breakdown for storage. The base can be
extended to a 45'' height; 18'' round hoop tilts. Lightweight
and stable; made from American hardwoods.
Quilting Arts Magazine
Editorial Reviews
From the Publisher
Quilting Arts covers the latest techniques in art and embellished quilting, wearable arts, mixed media, surface design, and other textile arts. Features guest artists and teachers, and addresses a wide range of skills including surface embroidery, thread painting, stamping, and fabric painting
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From the Publisher
Quilting Arts covers the latest techniques in art and embellished quilting, wearable arts, mixed media, surface design, and other textile arts. Features guest artists and teachers, and addresses a wide range of skills including surface embroidery, thread painting, stamping, and fabric painting
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Singer CE-100 Futura Sewing and Embroidery Machine
Futura Sewing and Embroidery Machine
Amazon.com Review
When Isaac Singer invented his first sewing machine in 1850, little did he foresee the range of home machines available today. An embroiderer's dream, the electronic Singer Futura employs the user's personal computer to transmit dozens of embroidery designs from the internet, a CD, or a floppy disk onto a range of fabrics. A step-by-step tutorial gets the user started, and additional online customer support is also available.
Personal computer requirements for the Futura are as follows: Windows operating system 98, NT, 2000, ME, or XP; 64 MB RAM; CD-ROM drive; at least 500 MB (more is recommended) of available hard disk space; color standard VGA adapter; and a Microsoft compatible mouse. The machine features 80 stitch functions, a built-in needle threader, two styles of one-step buttonholes, programmable up/down needle for precision pivoting at corners and curves, drop-feed for freehand stippling and button sewing, and extra piercing power for heavyweight fabrics. The keypad on the front of the machine allows easy one-touch pattern selection and mirror-imaging of designs. Included with the Futura are two embroidery hoops: large (4-1/2 by 6-3/4 inches) and small (3-1/8 by 4-3/4 inches); and a bonus embroidery package featuring 60 built-in designs, including 2 fonts, plus another 60 bonus designs. Singer covers the sewing machine with a limited 25-year warranty. --Ann Bieri
Product Description
Features:
25-year limited warranty
Electronic sewing machine with computer-powered embroidery unit
Requires a personal computer with Pentium II processor
Accepts embroidery designs from internet, CD, or floppy disk
80 stitch functions; built-in needle threader; 2 styles of 1-step buttonholes
Amazon.com Review
When Isaac Singer invented his first sewing machine in 1850, little did he foresee the range of home machines available today. An embroiderer's dream, the electronic Singer Futura employs the user's personal computer to transmit dozens of embroidery designs from the internet, a CD, or a floppy disk onto a range of fabrics. A step-by-step tutorial gets the user started, and additional online customer support is also available.
Personal computer requirements for the Futura are as follows: Windows operating system 98, NT, 2000, ME, or XP; 64 MB RAM; CD-ROM drive; at least 500 MB (more is recommended) of available hard disk space; color standard VGA adapter; and a Microsoft compatible mouse. The machine features 80 stitch functions, a built-in needle threader, two styles of one-step buttonholes, programmable up/down needle for precision pivoting at corners and curves, drop-feed for freehand stippling and button sewing, and extra piercing power for heavyweight fabrics. The keypad on the front of the machine allows easy one-touch pattern selection and mirror-imaging of designs. Included with the Futura are two embroidery hoops: large (4-1/2 by 6-3/4 inches) and small (3-1/8 by 4-3/4 inches); and a bonus embroidery package featuring 60 built-in designs, including 2 fonts, plus another 60 bonus designs. Singer covers the sewing machine with a limited 25-year warranty. --Ann Bieri
Product Description
Features:
25-year limited warranty
Electronic sewing machine with computer-powered embroidery unit
Requires a personal computer with Pentium II processor
Accepts embroidery designs from internet, CD, or floppy disk
80 stitch functions; built-in needle threader; 2 styles of 1-step buttonholes
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