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Yardage for a Nine Patch Quilt?How many yards of fabric do I need for a twin nine patch quilt?

 

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Determining the Age of a Quilt Top?How can I date a pattern that I believe is a Lee Ward's applique quilt top?

 

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Mobile Longarm Quilting Machine?Can the Gammill longarm machine be made mobile to move out from a wall?

 

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Thread Colors for the 1998 Young Scarlet Quilt Block?I am trying to find the #of the embroidery threads to finish the quilt blocks.

 

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Using Hand Quilting Frames?Is there a way to use a full size hand quilting frame to quilt a queen size quilt?

 

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Making a Memory Quilt from Clothes?I have been asked to make a quilt for a niece out of her deceased aunt's clothes. The clothing she sent is a mixture of knits, flannels, wovens, and lacy fabrics. How do I meld all these different fabrics together?

 

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Size of California King?First time poster here! So excited for this opportunity to ask a question. I've done my research. I know that a king quilt takes 40 fat quarters, how many will it take to make a 'California' King?

 

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Using a Hidden Stitch for Cross Stitch Quilt?Can someone send me a video or show me a method/steps for how to do a "hidden stitch" so my fabric stamped cross stitch baby quilt, so that the stitches do not show on the back of the quilt.

 

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Making a Strip Quilt from Ties?How many neck ties do I need to make a twin size strip quilt?

 

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Instructions and Thread Requirements for Stamped Quilt Blocks?My grandmother left behind several blocks, but they are no longer packaged.

 

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Patterns for Chicken Scratch Quilt?Three of the chicken scratch blocks are on the site. Where can I find the remaining 6 blocks? I have been looking for a couple days for them. Where can I find a close up of the remaining 6 blocks?

 

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Violet Embroidery Quilt Blocks by WonderArt?I recently found the 1975 violet embroidery quilt blocks by WonderArt that my aunt had started before she died. Her granddaughter has nothing she has made and I would like to finish the ones I have and turn them into a quilt.

 

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Discontinued Simplicity Craft Pattern?I am looking for a discontinued Simplicity pattern #4993. It is for a Teddy Bear rag quilt. I would be grateful for help to find one. The caption below the original photo says there is a video, but it's not of the bear just how to make a rag quilt.

 

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Making a Memory Quilt?Would it be possible to make a memory quilt from a purchased duvet cover or comforter? Could you iron photos/printed transfers directly onto one? I thought this would be easy for someone who doesn't sew/quilt. You could use fabric paints to decorate around the photos?

 

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Making a Chicken Scratch Quilt?Where can I get the patterns for the chicken scratch quilt?

 

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Finding Free Fabric?I am looking to start quilting for the first time. Is there anyplace or anyone that gives free scraps of material?

 

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Piecing Quilt Batting?Can I piece together batting if I have leftovers from previous projects?

 

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Finding a Quilt Maker?I'm in New York. I have my daughter's special dresses that I would like to have made into a quilt for her. I am looking for someone to do this for me. How do I find a quilt maker?

 

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Help With Free Motion Quilting?For my first quilt, I decided to use a free motion quilting/stipple stitch. I have a new Brother SQ 9185 machine. I attached the spring action quilting foot and lowered the feed dogs and attempted to stipple, all that I saw was erratic stiches, a grinding, clunking sound, and then snap. The needle thread breaks!

 

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Pattern for Prayer Quilt Squares?I love the prayer quilt that is featured on here, the one with different squares. My question is where can I get a copy of the pattern for the different squares?

 

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Instructions for LeeWards Appliqué Quilt?I received quilt patterns from a 80 year old friend that got the quilt patterns from her mom. They are LeeWards pattern 8-9535 (Poppy) and Lee Wards pattern 8-9519 (American Beauty Rose). I have the printed colored material for the appliqués, but she did not have instructions for putting the flowers together.

 

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Looking for WonderArt Quilt Blocks?I am looking for WonderArt Quilt Blocks No. 1983 Spring Blossom.

 

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Chicken Scratch Quilt?I would love to make a chicken scratch quilt in memory of my mother, she was a quilter. I cannot find the quilt block pattern for the blocks for me to go by, I am new at this and I don't know how to take a small picture and enlarge it. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

 

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Wonder Art Sweetheart Quilt Blocks?I am looking for this pattern in stamped quilt blocks. I am making a quilt, and need about 4 more packages of six blocks.

 

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Finding Retired WonderArt Stamped...Can anyone help us find WonderArt Stamped Quilt Blocks #1997, Floral Wreath? My mom is trying to complete a quilt. Let me know please.

 

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WonderArt Turtle Quilt Pattern?I am looking for the turtle quilt pattern #1285.

 

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Faded Quilter's Cutting Mat Lines?What can I use to redo the lines on my quilter's cutting mat? They are very faded in some places.

 

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Grandmother's Flower Garden Quilt?I would like to make a grandmother's flower garden quilt, but do not have any directions on how to sew the pieces together to make the flowers.

 

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Finding Someone to Finish Your Quilt Top?I have cross stitched quilt squares, but need someone to quilt them for me.

 

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Number of Blocks Needed for Full Size Quilt?How many 6x6 inch squares are needed to make a full size quilt?

 

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Fabric for Chicken Scratch Quilt?I love the idea of chicken scratch, but I find the fabric store gingham a little flimsy to take the wear and tear of my family. I often find a "gingham" on a little heavier fabric that is white on the backside and not reversible. Can you tell me where I can find it for chicken scratch?

 

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Softening Pellon Fusible?I made a small tee shirt quilt and used Pellon 911FF and the quilt top is stiff. Will washing and drying make it softer?

 

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WonderArt Sweetheart 1982 Quilt Block?I am looking for WonderArt quilt block kit "Sweetheart 1982". I need 3 kits.

 

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WonderArt Quilt Blocks?Could anyone help me find the WonderArt quilt blocks pattern #1971? The name of the pattern is "New Rose." Thanks.

 

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Making a Quilt from Clothing?My mother had a few dresses she wore a lot. After she passed away, I got the idea to make a quilt top using the clothes, but I wanted to keep the pieces large.

 

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Using a Quilt Scrap Making Tool?What is a scrap making tool? Can anyone tell me? Thank you.

 

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How Do I Find Someone to Tie a Quilt?I am looking to hire someone to tie a quilt. I have the material for a queen and a king.

 

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Wonder Art "Colonial" Quilt Blocks?I am looking for 1 package of Wonder Art quilt blocks "Colonial". These are 18 in. square blocks.

 

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Making Yo Yo Bedspread?When making this quilt did you sew the yo yo's to a back piece?

 

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Getting Used Linen from Hotels and Hospitals for Quilts?I do a lot of quilting and use a lot of sheets for backing and batting. I've heard that you can get bedding items from hospitals and hotels. I need some practical advice on how to do this, like who in the organization to contact. Thank you.

 

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Looking for Dahlia Quilt Pattern?I have looked for this pattern, even on amazon.ca, but so far no luck. Does any one know where to find one?

 

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Making a Lap Quilt?Now that my quilt top is together, how do I assemble the quilt batting and backing?

 

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Making a T-Shirt Quilt By Hand?I would live to learn how to make a t-shirt quilt. I have all the materials that are called for "except" a sewing machine, at this time I am unable to afford one. Can anyone explain step by step how to make one by hand; no machine please?

 

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Making a Surround for Machine Quilting?I would like to use luan or something similar to make a surround for my sewing machine in order to have an extended area that would hold a large quilt. What could I use under the luan to raise it to the proper level for my machine that would not slide around or damage the wood table under it.

 

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Locating Someone to Make a Quilt?How do I find a person to make quilts from shapes cut from garments that have pockets, decals, designs, logos, patches, stitchery, patterns, or textures and so on, of interest to me?

 

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WonderArt Stamped Cross Stitch Quilt Block?I am looking for a stamped quilt block 16 X 16 inches, Blazing Star. I need 2 or 3 more packages if any one has them. ART# 2002, there are 6 blocks per package. It is all stamped cross stitch.

 

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Searching for War Bonnet Quilting Pattern?I am looking for a quilting pattern called "Indian War Bonnet". I was hoping to get a message to a person in Canada, Pat, that found one on eBay so that I might get a copy of it or find the pattern for myself. Thank you.

 

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Finishing the Seams on a Jersey Quilt?Will the edges of the jersey fray if not tucked under?

 

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Making a Sock Quilt?I have enough old socks to make a quilt. I would love some instructions on how to do this. I have never done anything like this before, but I love the idea and would like to give the quilt to my son as a Christmas present.

 

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Adapting the Making of a Quilt for Developmentally Disabled Adults?I would like to do a quilt project with a group of developmentally disabled adults. I have been able to adapt the process for how to use a pattern, cut out the pattern pieces, etc., but I really need a way for them to sew it semi-independently.

 

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Lee Ward Quilt Pattern?I am trying to find the Lee Ward's "Traditional Roses" pattern, No. 8-9021, size 72x103. Can anyone help?

 

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Applique Pattern of Shirt Outline?I am looking for an applique pattern to make blocks with appliqued flannel shirts, similar to the baby quilts you see with appliqued dresses on the blocks. I can not find a shirt applique pattern. I'd appreciate it if someone could help me out. Thanks!

 

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Easy Quilt Pattern for a Beginner?I have bags of clothing (stained or ripped) that I want to make a simple quilt with. Can anyone tell me the easiest pattern for a beginner? I also have about 40 pairs of jeans.

 

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Free Quilted Table Runner Patterns?Am wondering where I can find free quilting patterns to make a table runner.

 

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Rotary Cutting Mat Repair?My mat for rotary cutting has grooves worn into it. Can these be repaired?

 

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Making a Patchwork Throw?How do you make an easy patchwork throw?

 

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Looking for a Free Pattern for a Puff Quilt?Is there anyone that remembers how to make a quilt called a puff quilt?

 

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Easy Patchwork Baby Quilt Pattern?I am going to be a grandma, and I am looking for an easy patchwork quilt for a baby.

 

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Family Circle 1986 8 Hour Trip Around the World Quilt Instructions?I am looking for the 1986 Family Circle magazine instructions for the 8 hr quilt for the Trip Around the World pattern. I have seen some old posts on here about it, but nothing recent. Does anyone have those instructions?

 

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Indian War Bonnet Quilt Pattern?I would like to know if anyone has the Indian War Bonnet Quilt pattern that I could have or purchase, or if you know where I can find this pattern. My husband's birthday is in two weeks and I know he would love to have this. Please help. Thanks.

 

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Problems Transferring a Picture from Transfer Paper to Fabric?I used Print 'n Press Iron-On Ink Jet Transfer and followed the instructions. Unfortunately when I peeled back the paper only a small portion of the picture transferred to the fabric. Any suggestions on what I may have done wrong?

 

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How Do I Make a T-shirt Quilt?How would you make a t-shirt quilt?

 

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How Can I Get Into Quilting Inexpensively?I'm trying to get into quilting, but I'm finding it expensive. Are there cheap resources out there? If you can help me find some cheap resources, please let me know. I would really like some patterns.

 

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How Can I Make a Quilt From Old Sweaters?I have several old sweaters that my family and I love and would like to recycle or re-use. I want to put large squares from the sweaters together to make a king-sized quilt.

 

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What Can I Do With an Old Family Quilt?What can I do with an old quilted bedspread that belonged to my deceased mother (she made it herself)? She had washed it so many times that the thread is bare on a lot of places. The colors don't fit my decor so framing pieces or making pillows is not an option.

 

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What Does the Term French Braid Mean in Quilting?In quilting I have read about "french braid it". I don't know what that means.

 

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Where Can I Find Scrap Quilt Patterns?I have been looking for patterns for scrap quilts.

 

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Retired Wonderart Stamped Quilt Block Kit - Spring Blossoms?I am looking for a retired Wonderart Stamped quilt block kit. The pattern is Spring Blossoms, flowers in a ring with a single flower in the center. It was sold in the early 1980s. Any suggestions will be greatly appreciated!

 

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Is There an Easy Way to Stipple Quilt?Does anyone do stipple quilting? If anyone has an easy way to do it I would love to hear from you. Thanks.

 

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Queen Size Quilt Pattern "Trip Around the World"?I too am looking for the quilt pattern "Trip Round the World" in queen size, can anyone help me?

 

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Pattern for Quilted Christmas Tree Shaped Santa?I am looking for a pattern for a quilted Christmas tree shaped Santa, using 3 reds.

 

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Making A Quilt Out Of Clothing?How do I make a quilt out of old clothes? What size are the squares suppose to be? After I sew them together what is my next step? My mother just passed away and I really want to make a quilt out of her clothes.

 

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Looking for Quilt Pattern: Blooming Nine Patch?I would like instructions for how to make a Blooming Nine Patch quilt. Thanks.

 

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"Indian War Bonnet" Quilt Pattern?How do I get a Indian War Bonnet quilt pattern or where can I find one?

 

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Bee Creative Studio's Angel of the Month Quilting Pattern?I am looking for an angel of the month quilting pattern, appliqued. It was produced by Bee Creative, but it is out of print now. Anyone have anything? Thanks.

 

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Pattern for a Rag Quilt?I need a good pattern for a rag quilt.

 

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Use Good Thread When Quilting?I need some quilting advice. I want to start piecing a crazy quilt and need to know what type thread to use that will hold up. Thanks in advance for any info.Blessings.

 

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Making a Very Simple Quilt?Cheating? Would it be cheating to buy a yard of fabric and sew squares and such on to that and call it a quilt? Is this even a craft?

 

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Making a Memory Quilt Including Dance Recital Costumes?How can I incorporate little girl's dance recital costumes into a memory quilt?

 

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Preserving Permanent Marker on Quilt Block?I used an acid free, waterproof, permanent marker to write in a quilt block. But when I went to spray starch it, the ink ran. It's already sewn into the quilt top. How do I keep it from running when it's washed? Please help.

 

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Quilted Potholder Patterns?Is there a pattern for quilted pot holders? Thank you.

 

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Instructions for Binding a Quilt?I need instructions on putting a finished edging on a quilt.

 

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Calculating Quilt Yardage?How do I calculate yardage for a lap size Trip Around the World quilt?

 

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Making a T-shirt Quilt Using Polar Fleece?I'm looking for advice on making a T-shirt quilt using polar fleece. My daughter is thinking we can fuse the back of t-shirts, sew them to a fleece square, then tie the squares together for one side, then tie that side to the backing. Any ideas if this will work?

 

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Putting Photos on a Quilt?Someone awhile back was able to print a picture and somehow press it onto white or beige material to add it to a quilt, can someone tell me how they did it?

 

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Instructions for an Easy Patchwork Throw?Does anyone have any very simple ways to make a patchwork quilt? I also would like some ideas on how to put colours together, as I have a lot of cotton squares.

 

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Block Layout for a "Blooming Nine Patch" Quilt?I need a pattern for a blooming nine patch quilt. Thanks.

 

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Train Pieced Quilt Block Pattern?I am looking for a train pieced quilt block pattern for a young boy. He loves Thomas the Train so a simple design is fine.

 

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Around the World Quilt Done In 8 Hours?I need the Trip Around the World Quilt booklet by Jane C. Smith. I have the directions from Family Circle Magazine of June, 1986. I want to make some other sizes using this method.

 

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Finishing Quilt Squares for Mounting?I want to mount squares from an old quilt in a shadowbox frame and I am not sure how to finish the edges of the squares. I am cutting up an old quilt. Thanks.

 

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Quilted Casserole Carrier?Does anyone have a pattern for a quilted casserole holder?

 

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Cheap Quilting Materials?A couple of friends and I make kids quilts for the hospital. We have been buying our fabric at Walmart which is less than half the price of other fabric stores. We have found out that Walmart is discontinuing fabric in all their stores.

 

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Making a Quillow?I remember seeing at Arts and Crafts a pillow that you could open up and it was then a blanket or throw for a chair or couch. Any ideas on how to make one?

 

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Sidewalks of New York Quilt Pattern?I am looking for a quilt pattern called Sidewalks of New York. It is like a Trip Around the World. Thank you.

 

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Looking for a Beginner Quilt Pattern?Someone posted a pet quilt project. I have never made a quilt, do you have a pattern for a very easy one?

 

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Native American Quilt Patterns?I am looking for quilt patterns to make an American Indian quilt.

 

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Making a Rag Quillow?There is a rag quilt and there is a quillow. I'd like directions for a rag quillow. I have looked for directions/pattern for rag quillow, but I can't find one. If anyone has directions or pattern for a rag quillow I'd sure appreciate it.

 

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Getting Started with Quiltmaking?How do you make a quilt?

 

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Assembly Instructions for Lee Wards Quilting Frame #75-96?I have a quilting frame CAT#75-96 from Lee Wards. My grandma, who has since passed gave it to me and I can't figure out how to put it together. If anyone has a picture or instructions, I would be so grateful, to have a copy or picture of this.

 

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Making a Quilt With Men's Ties?My boys now in their 30's. They contests in school, who could wear the ugliest tie, I have these ties and would love to return them, as a lap blanket or a quilt. I do not sew much, I have a machine, and am willing to try! Does anyone have a not too hard way of doing this?

 

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Tying a Quilt Without a Frame?I am going to tie a twin size quilt. I usually have used a friend's frame, but she has moved. How can I tie a quilt without using a frame?

 

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Six Square "Trip Around the World" Quilt?Has anyone ever made this quilt using only six squares instead of seven?

 

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