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Featured Blog Posts – April 2008 Archive (3)

Custom Applique Quilts are Simple to Create

To create a unique custom applique quilt, all you need is a simple design.

If the traditional appliques just don't excite you, make your own custom applique design. It's as easy as flipping through a child's coloring book or searching through clip art.

Custom appliqué quilts are perfect gifts for celebrating the birth of a baby. When the mom-to-be picks a less popular nursery theme, it can be hard to find a coordinating gift. That will make your custom appliqué quilt extra… Continue

Added by Susan on April 17, 2008 at 6:00am — 3 Comments

Sewing A Quick And Easy Camisole

By Marian Lewis

Camisoles are popular basic wardrobe items for all sizes and ages. Wear them alone or under a jacket or shirt. Camisoles can be dressy or casual depending on the fabric.

Add some pizazz to your wardrobe by sewing camisoles.

No sewing pattern is necessary. This camisole is very softly gathered across the chest. It is really a simple tube top.

Here is how to sew a camisole.

Cut the fabric:

Determine how long you… Continue

Added by Susan on April 6, 2008 at 4:36pm — No Comments

Easy Sewing Projects For Beginning Quilters And Anyone Else

By Maybelle Maddison

OK. So you have decided to take the plunge and start quilting. The challenge is that you do not feel comfortable with your sewing machine. What you need are some easy projects to get you started, but that do not feel like you are wasting your time. The following list of projects make great gifts and you will also have great practice when it comes to tackle your first quilt.

Wallets

Wallets are wonderful. What I'm thinking of specifically, is… Continue

Added by Susan on April 6, 2008 at 4:00pm — No Comments