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16 patch quilt block (using strips)

16 patch quilt blocks are a fun way to display a wide array of fabrics. Sewing together 16 individual squares may seem daunting. So learn to make them using strips with this easy method. Bonus: Using ...
Chicago Tribune

Down to Business: Quilt-making’s as much an art as a skill for Naperville woman who makes more than 100 a year

What do you do? “I make T-shirt, memory, baby, Christmas, any type of quilt for any occasion,” Tracy Husch-Lissak said. What is quilting? “It’s three layers of fabric. The backing, the batting and the ...
The Independent

Stitches in time: Quilt-making as contemporary art

Get the latest entertainment news with our free Culture newsletter If the thought of quilts makes you want to yawn and dive underneath one – then think again. Tracey Emin and Grayson Perry are just ...
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Making your own quilt is easier than you think

Whether you're a keen sewer looking for a new challenge or a craft fan looking for a project to practice your sewing skills, quilting could be just the thing you are after. Don't worry if you haven't ...