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quilts stacked on top of each other with the words 10 vintage quilt patterns you can actually make

I love looking at vintage quilt patterns, but have you ever noticed its difficult to find those patterns to make yourself? While you may not be able to find original authentic patterns easily, there are many experts specifically designing quilt to recreate the timeless looks of the past. Quilting books are often a great quilting tool you can use to get ideas, quilting tips, and even patterns themselves! Continue reading for 10 quilting books for making your own vintage quilt. | Quilting…

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a quilt with the words my favorite traditional quilt patterns on it in yellow and pink

Are you a fan of classic quilt patterns and designs? You won't want to miss The Quilting Room with Mel's latest post on her favorite traditional quilt patterns. From vintage favorites to heirloom masterpieces, these patterns are sure to inspire your next quilting project.

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a stack of quilts sitting on top of a green suitcase next to a plant

Ever wonder what to do with old quilts? These 14 ideas for old quilts will inspire you to spread their nostalgic beauty throughout your home. From quilt display ideas to repurposing DIY projects.

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a pair of scissors sitting on top of a quilt

I’m always on the look out for old quilts and IF I think I can save them I purchase them. They have to be washable and usable, nothing better to me no matter the temperature is a quilt to cuddle in. This is the Quilt AFTER, I am sharing this from my Quilt Ladies site, this … Continue reading "How to Mend a Quilt"

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a patchwork quilt is laying on the floor next to a wooden floor with a measuring tape

Sure, squares are interesting and easy. So, why not? If you are considering making a quilt, any one of these would be a great way to begin. How, you ask? 1. Start with a square of fabric and sew it to another square. Keep adding squares to form a row until you are satisfied that the row is long enough. Thirty inches is a good start, but you can certainly make it any length you want. 2. Make several rows. If you have a square quilt in mind (equal length and width) count the squares in the…

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a quilted wall hanging with many different colored hearts on it's sides,

The fan pattern is one of my favorites. I've completed two fan quilts and have two others in progress. I like all fans -- smooth, pointy or scalloped. I purchased the fan blades for this quilt on ebay, and they were so clean, all I had to do was trim them a bit to fit my template. I was surprised to

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an old quilt with many different colors and patterns

is finished. I decided to try and baste this little quilt on my design wall, which turned out to be quite successful! I used some 9 patch blocks that I had sitting on the drawer for a zillion years for the backing. It saved me buying fabric, and used up MORE stuff. I pieced this quilt, using one of the new methods I read about online. I joined 4 squares together...a 4 patch. I made two of these, the placed them right sides together. I sewed around the 4 edges, then cut diagonally through…

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