Quilters are all too familiar with batting. It is the filler material used between fabrics. Batting is used in making stuffed toys and other crafts as well. There are four kinds of batting in terms of material. There is 100% cotton, cotton polyester batting, polyester and wool. Cotton, which falls under the natural fibers category [...]

Hand quilting is a form of quilting without the use of a sewing machine. A person who is quilting is sewing several layers of fabric and stuffing, which is also known as quilt batting, together. Quilting stitches are often decorative, and add to the visual appeal of the finished product which is called the quilt. [...]

If you are looking for the hypoallergenic batting you need for your quilt making, try bamboo batting. There is bamboo batting for quilting that is so easily available in the market today. You can easily get the size and thickness you want for your quilt.
Bamboo is the filling of choice now especially if you want [...]

Quilting has been practiced since early American times. There are different kinds of quilting, generally influenced by the community where it is produced. The Amish is closely associated with quilts and their designs are conservative, following their lifestyle. Quilts from other groups are more colorful and intricate in their designs. Quilts are usually used for [...]

Quilt making can be a fun and enjoyable activity. The best thing about making your own quilt is that you can share it with your friends and loved ones. A person can use this quilt on a daily basis because it reminds them of the love and the effort you put into making it. This [...]

Are you looking for a project to do on your free time? Maybe something that you can do after you are done with the household chores and waiting for the kids to come home from school? You can try doing some embroidery work or you can start learning the art of quilting. Both will need [...]

I love cold nights. It makes me sleep better. When I know it’s going to be a cold night I bring out my flannel quilt. To me, it’s cozier than a comforter. Flannel is known to keep you warm during the cold winter nights. My flannel quilt is my security blanket. I use it when [...]

Create the most beautiful nursery ever for your little princess. Carefully plan the interior design and color scheme. Choose with care all furniture and accessories that would perfectly match your chosen theme. Ensure that all items are safe and will bring comfort and a pleasant environment for your baby.
Personalize baby’s room more by having a [...]

The easiest way to create big quilting jobs is to start with quilt blocks. Making quilt blocks are easy once you understand the basic pattern methods. Quilt blocks are categorized by the grid arrangement of the patches. It can be a four-patch, nine patch or five-patch pattern. Each grid can be subdivided to create more [...]

Several people have been very vocal with the pleasure that they get from quilting. So, it is just but appropriate to share this experience with someone dear to you. You can start motivating that person with a beginner quilt kit. For those who never had any experience, this hobby could be quite intimidating. It can [...]