05th January 2009
With the new year quickly approaching, quilters everywhere are thinking of resolutions. Here are a few tips to help fellow quilters keep their resolutions.
Most quilters will resolve to be better organized or get a good grasp on time management. For th...
05th January 2009
Quilted postcards are a nice change to regular greeting cards. In addition, you'll be sharing your craft with others.
Quilted postcards are a unique alternative to a traditional paper greeting card. By sending a quilted card, you will be sharing your c...
17th December 2008
Star quilts make great decorations and gifts for the Christmas season.
If you want to make a special holiday quilt, you will discover that there are many quilt block patterns with stars from which to choose. Simply integrate your Christmas fabrics and ...
17th December 2008
Maybe you got stitch happy and pieced together too many quilt blocks for your last project. Or, maybe you found a bunch your grandmother pieced but will never take time to finish. Whatever you do, don't throw them away! There are many things you can do wi...
01st December 2008
If you have enjoyed making baby quilts for gifts, why not turn that talent into some extra cash by making baby quilts to sell?
Making and selling baby quilts is a legitimate business and it can be as big or as small, as part time or as full time as you...
30th October 2008
Keepsake quilting is one of the most popular reasons people begin to learn the craft. Weddings and births are popular occasions to give a keepsake quilt. But where do you start if you are new to quilting all together?
There are plenty of sources to hel...
13th October 2008
Quilters can give a truly unique gift by compiling a quilting kit.
How about giving quilting kits for holidays and other gift-giving occasions?
Chances are that friends and family have been admiring your work and have even stated they wish they coul...
01st October 2008
Beginner quilters are often mystified by the selection of quilting fabric. Rest assured that once you have a quilt or two under your belt, selecting quilting fabric gets easier.
If you are still uncomfortable selecting quilting fabrics, here are a few ...
10th September 2008
Easy baby quilt patterns make the best gift for baby and mommy! Moms can never have too many baby quilts and one made especially for her baby will certainly become a treasured heirloom.
It isn't necessary to spend hours toiling away on a baby quilt, ea...
05th September 2008
There are two kinds of necktie quilts. In one, fabric is cut to resemble neckties and sewn into the quilt block. The other actually incorporates men's neckties into the quilt design. Using men's neckties in quilts is an extremely popular trend.
In addi...
20th August 2008
If you want to start a quilting business but don't want to make actual quilts, how about selling quilted accessories?
Quilted accessories include a wide range of products: home décor, clothing, pet accessories... and more!
In the home décor catego...
20th August 2008
Even if you believe you don't have the time or patience it takes to make a quilt, you can still start and operate your own profitable quilting business by selling quilted Christmas stockings.
The benefit of the quilted Christmas stocking is that stocki...
13th August 2008
A quilting business doesn't have to sell fabrics, notions, kits, gives lessons, etc. It doesn't even have to make money for yourself. Maybe your quilting business could benefit a charity or other organization.
To start a quilting business as a nonprofi...
13th August 2008
If you love appliqué quilting and want to turn that passion into a quilting business, why not consider targeting the niche market of quilted wall hangings?
Your quilted wall hanging business could be run several ways. You could concentrate on children...
24th July 2008
Your quilting business could be making and selling custom tree skirts for the holidays.
Who buys custom tree skirts? People who can't make them themselves...and there are plenty of people who can't! If you are a quilter, chances are that you've made on...
