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Princess Quilt Top (will add high-res photos later):
One of my swap partners on the latest block swap suggested that I discuss the whole quarter inch seam business since most of the blocks she received had seams of varied widths sewn into them and they were all different sizes.
- Q-Tools Sewing Edge (works with any machine)
- Low-Shank Snap on 1/4″ Sewing Foot (Fits All Low Shank Snap-On Singer*, Brother, Babylock, Husqvarna Viking (Husky Series), Euro-Pro, White, Bernina (Bernette Series), New Home, Elna and More!
- Janome 1/4″ Piecing Foot
- Perfect Piecing Seam Guide – set up a perfect 1/4″ seam allowance from your needle every single time on any machine with this handy tool
**Distinctive has a quilting foot set that you can order that includes the feet commonly used for quilting for $49.95. Includes Even-Feed Walking Foot, Large Metal Embroidery/Darning Foot , Embroidery/Darning Foot, 1/4″ Quilting Foot, Satin Stitch Foot , Open Toe Foot and an Applique Foot.
Nonnie recommended this fantastic video:
New podcaster out there: QuiltingDaydreams and her blog – Katie’s Quiet Quilting Place
Product and Book Reviews
Martelli “No Slip” Gripper Hoops
Alex Anderson Teaches You to Start Quilting DVD Review
Common Threads – Stories from the Quilt DVD
200 Quilting Tips, Techniques and Trade Secrets Book Review
Material Obsession 2: More Modern Quilts with Traditional Roots Book Review
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How many quilters do you think there are? It seems like there are quite a few more than I would have guessed.Also, what is it about quilting that makes people so passionate & dedicated to it?
There are a few sites out there with statistics so if you are curious you can take a look:
http://quiltblocktour.blogspot.com/2009/09/quilting-industry.html
It is hard to say why people are so passionate about quilting. Some people try it and hate it and others fall in love for a lifetime. I think it is probably because it is something most people have experienced comfort from when they were small on some level. Almost everyone I know has an early memory involving a quilt. To be able to make a quilt and convey that same feeling to someone else is a powerful thing.
For me it is a creative outlet. I've always had to do something crafty but usually my chosen craft didn't last more than 6 months because I'd get bored or frustrated with it. Quilting is different since there is a difficulty level for everyone from super easy to really difficult.
After doing accounting all day I just want to come home and do something creative and fun.