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Repairing a Vintage Quilt
This narrative tutorial goes over steps that can be taken when repairing a vintage quilt. My Vintage Quilt My aunt made this quilt 30 or so years ago. She is a business savvy and adventurous lady, but she’s not someone who does much sewing or crafting. To me, that makes the quilt all the more special that she put so much work into it. The age of the green and blue fabric can be judged by the 70’s era design. The doll applique is a Sunbonnet Sue pattern which has been used on quilts for over a hundred years. The blocks were hand appliquéd, and the quilt was tied by…
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Quill Baby Quilt
This tutorial is based on the quill baby quilt pattern I used to make for my nephew’s first birthday. Baby quilts are so fun to make. My favorite part is the design process; playing with color combinations and paying visits to my fabric stash. Only small amounts of certain colors are needed and so scraps from other projects can often be used. Quilts aren’t hard to make. They do take time, and you need a large work space like a dining room table or clear space on the floor. The end result is well worth the effort! Quilts are a great way to update bedroom decor, and they also make…
