Prayers & Squares is an interfaith outreach ministry that combines the gift of prayer with the gift of a hand-tied quilt. Unlike many other organizations that make quilts for charitable causes, the purpose of Prayers & Squares is not to make and distribute quilts, but to promote prayer through the use of quilts.
Our motto is: "It's not about the quilt; it's all about the prayers."
Wondering how to make a prayer quilt? Here are just a few patterns to get you started. The patterns here will make a lap sized quilt about 45" to 50" wide and 55" to 60 " long. Why this size? We have found the ideal prayer quilt is big enough to cover up with, but not so long it will get caught under a wheelchair or a hospital bed rail. It is small enough to transport easily, but big enough to hold all those "knots of prayer" and to snuggle under.
Rail Fence -- This is a great beginner pattern.
Mystery Nine Patch -- This uses scrap strips; lots of fun.
Four Patch in a Square -- This one uses only fat quarters.
Cross on the Back -- The back of the quilt can feature a cross.
Prayer Square -- Pattern for 14" mini-quilt.
Baptismal Square -- Prayer squares used for baptisms.
Military Prayer Squares -- Especially for our armed forces.
Pocket Prayer Quilts -- 3" squares for pocket or purse.
Prayer Pillow Covers -- Make your prayer square into a pillow.
Copied from:
http://www.prayerquilt.org/
Monday, July 24, 2006
Thursday, June 15, 2006
What is Paper Piecing?
http://www.quiltedparadise.com/n/066-ifw.jsp
Quoted from Quilted Paradise:
If you have never tried quilting before but would like to experience the joys of this ancient art, all you need to start you off is a little method we call Paper Piecing.
Paper piecing, also called "Paper Foundation Piecing" (sometimes also called "Foundation Paper Piecing") or PFP by quilting fans, is a method used to construct quilting blocks easily and accurately by sewing fabric directly to the lines of a paper pattern.
Unlike traditional template piecing, PFP is a good technique for making miniature quilt blocks. It also allows the quilter to create complicated designs by doing one block at a time. What more, with PFP, you can use little scraps of fabric lying around.
Anybody can do it. It does not require any particular skill but involves a series of steps which anybody can follow.
Paper Piecing Then and Now
Quilting has been around for hundreds of years. The oldest quilted work was found in Egypt worn by a 3200 year old Pharaoh statue. However, Paper Piecing evolved much later -- during the great "quilting age" in 19th century Europe. The oldest record found which used paper piecing was a quilt top dated 1889.
Over the years, quilters used old magazines, catalogs, typing paper to do PFP. However, there were no standard procedures and most crafters invented their own system.
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Quoted from Quilted Paradise:
If you have never tried quilting before but would like to experience the joys of this ancient art, all you need to start you off is a little method we call Paper Piecing.
Paper piecing, also called "Paper Foundation Piecing" (sometimes also called "Foundation Paper Piecing") or PFP by quilting fans, is a method used to construct quilting blocks easily and accurately by sewing fabric directly to the lines of a paper pattern.
Unlike traditional template piecing, PFP is a good technique for making miniature quilt blocks. It also allows the quilter to create complicated designs by doing one block at a time. What more, with PFP, you can use little scraps of fabric lying around.
Anybody can do it. It does not require any particular skill but involves a series of steps which anybody can follow.
Paper Piecing Then and Now
Quilting has been around for hundreds of years. The oldest quilted work was found in Egypt worn by a 3200 year old Pharaoh statue. However, Paper Piecing evolved much later -- during the great "quilting age" in 19th century Europe. The oldest record found which used paper piecing was a quilt top dated 1889.
Over the years, quilters used old magazines, catalogs, typing paper to do PFP. However, there were no standard procedures and most crafters invented their own system.
Sign for the weekly newsletter while you are there.
Wednesday, June 14, 2006
Electric Quilt 5
EQ5-Electric Quilt 5 Computer Software
Product Description (from Amazon.com)
Make dozens of personally designed quilts using this ultimate quilting software! Create virtual layouts with blocks that can be changed to different fabric prints found in the software's library to visualize a finished quilt. Print out patterns or draw pieced, applique or combinations blocks from scratch to make up your own fabulous creation!
EQ5 is a powerful tool hat willl help you design your quilts on the computer. It is noted for its user-friendly program. Quilters are enjoyng using this program.
Product Description (from Amazon.com)
Make dozens of personally designed quilts using this ultimate quilting software! Create virtual layouts with blocks that can be changed to different fabric prints found in the software's library to visualize a finished quilt. Print out patterns or draw pieced, applique or combinations blocks from scratch to make up your own fabulous creation!
EQ5 is a powerful tool hat willl help you design your quilts on the computer. It is noted for its user-friendly program. Quilters are enjoyng using this program.
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