More Quilty Pleasures from Mary Ray
Our jaws dropped when we saw the quilted "Lovely Lingerie Bag" Mary Ray created for CraftStylish's Quick Stuff to Make. You too? Find more projects on her blog.
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See the World Through Great Fabric
Fabric's can tell us the story of the world. Their fibers, the way that they are created, and the way that they are used can impart important historical, cultural, and sociological information. Did you ever think that by taking a trip to your local fabric shop you could also see the world?
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Make a Cool Ultrasuede Applique Pillow Top
Ultrasuede is the perfect fabric for chic, modern appliqué. No need to worry about finishing the raw edges;it cuts clean and doesn’t fray. It’s easy to sew and is available in so many great, rich colors. Make this 9-patch-circle pillow top with some Ultrasuede, and see for yourself.
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Give Your Quilt some Dash with Appliqué
Traditionally, appliqué was done painstakingly by hand, turning under the edges of the fabric shapes and sewing them down with tiny stitches. The icons of this technique are the American Baltimore Album quilts, Hawaiian quilts, and Molas—each unique and amazing in design and mastery.
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The Magic of Color: How to Make Confident Choices
Quilting is satisfying on so many levels, but especially because it’s about color. Learning about color and the way that colors relate to one another can help build your color confidence and allow you to choose your fabrics wisely and beautifully most of the time.
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Take a Peek at Portland's Vibrant Crafty Scene
3 commentsPortland is one charmer of a hip city, and its crafty venues are downright cool. Come along for a native-led tour.
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Color Makes Kaffe Fassett a Master
If you’re a quilter, Kaffe Fassett is a contemporary quiltmaker you need to know. He’s more than a fabulous quiltmaker; he’s a painter, designer, and knitter. He has also written several beautiful books on knitting and quilting, too.
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Hang your Quilt on the Wall—without Push-Pins
1 commentOne of the best ways to maximize the full visual impact of a handmade quilt is to hang it up on a wall instead of using it to cover a bed. Here is a simple way to turn your quilting handiwork into a piece of art. You’ll get a little jolt of pride every time you see it.
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Spotlight on Furoshiki: Japanese Wrapping Cloths
1 commentFuroshiki is a fun thing to do with fabric that doesn’t involve any sewing. Use this traditional Japanese wrapping cloth for everything from wrapping gifts to transporting clothes. Here's how to make them yourself.
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Make this Small Quilt Project and Practice the Basics
Do you love bright, bold, and beautiful fabric prints? Are you new to quilting? Do you want to learn the basics? Or are you looking for a quick and snappy project to use up some of your fabric stash? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, then this is the quilting project for you.
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Great Quilt Shops: Real & Virtual
3 commentsThere is nothing like walking into a great quilt shop. In addition to all of the beautiful fabric to be seen, I especially appreciate the kinds of service available: staff recommendations, classes and the opportunity to talk about quilting with others that share my passion. While there is nothing like the live experience there are plenty of places to visit online. Here is a list of my favorite places to shop, real and virtual.
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Quilters Take to the Road
1 commentThe craft of quilting has always been a huge community enterprise. Today, quilters can not only forge new connections online but they will also travel great distances just to be with other quilters who understand exactly what it is that drives a quilter’s passion. Here is a list of some upcoming quilt shows and festivals that just may get you packing.
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Building a Fabric Stash
5 commentsMost quilters and sewers are fabric aficionados and have the stashes to prove it. There are several ways to build and manage a fabric stash to make it both useful and inspirational. Here are some important considerations and strategies to help.
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Thread holds it together and embellishes too.
Choosing the right quilting thread can make your project much easier to work on and it can also give your quilt the visual impact that inspires a great big "wow!"
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A Quilted Lingerie Bag
2 commentsWhat girl doesn't need a lingerie bag? This sweet version is a great way to learn some quilting basics and the best part is when you're done you'll have the perfect gift to give or a special reward to keep all to yourself.
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Batting Stats
I’m not talking about baseball—although that’s one of my passions! I’m talking about the material that forms the middle layer of a quilt. Batting has evolved so much over the years.
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Learn the Lingo
Every discipline has its own jargon. Here are some familiar words that have new meaning when applied to quilting.
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What are the three most important things to consider when making a quilt? Fabric, Fabric, Fabric.
1 commentIt’s what you see and what you feel and for most of us, it’s why we sew in the first place–we just love working with fabric. If you’re new to quilting I recommend starting out with cotton because it’s easy to sew and the cotton fabrics available nowadays are just so gorgeous you may not want to consider anything else.
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My Top Ten List of Tools and Equipment I Can’t Live Without
2 commentsEvery craft endeavor necessitates some tools and equipment to make the process more enjoyable and the results better. But if you’re tempted by every gadget available, you won’t have space to create and you’ll spend your time figuring out how to use them or trying to remember where you put them.
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Welcome to the CraftStylish Quilting Blog
4 commentsMy name’s Mary Ray and I’m thrilled to be doing this blog for Craft Stylish because I love everything about quilting and, believe me, there’s a lot to love.
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Kaffe Fassett's Museum QuiltsDiscover Textile Treasures of Londons World-Famous Decorative Art Museum, and Learn to Recreate Them Through Full Instruction and Easy-to-Follow Diagrams.
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