Showing posts with label quilts. Show all posts
Showing posts with label quilts. Show all posts

2/24/2012

Kona Cotton Color Card By Robert Kaufman Review

Kona Cotton Color Card By Robert Kaufman
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Anyone who is a serious quilter should have a Kona Color Card in their sewing stash. It is the perfect tool for finding the exact color you need for a quilt, or for any sewing project where you want to use Kona cotton. The five page fold-out card has one inch (approximate) squares of all 219 colors that are available. This comes in very handy when your local fabric store doesn't carry the color you need. You can select the color you want and order from an online source (such as Hancock's of Paducah.)Included are larger samples of the Kona Premium Black and Ultra White and one color of the regular Kona cotton which enables you to be able to feel the fabric.

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The Kona Cotton Color Card includes 220colors, approximate 1" samples, labeled with the color name. Kona Cotton is a premiumall cotton quilt broadclothfrom Robert Kaufman. Konahas a high thread count givingit a wonderfully meatyhand.This high quality cloth isalso excellent for fine appareland for home decorating.

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1/13/2012

Leisure Arts-Quilter's Complete Guide Review

Leisure Arts-Quilter's Complete Guide
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One. of two, of my all time favorite books for quilt making, hands down. Liz and Marianne have created a book that will teach everyone some important skills. It sits inches away from my machine at all times. If I have a question I run to this book for the answers. The layout is fantastic. It starts out with a Quilt making Primer, which offers you everything you need to know about Tools, fabrics, and colors. You learn basic quilting skills and then move into direction for block drafting. Then it is onto borders, where you will find an important chart on how to calculate for borders. The book takes you through the step-by-step process of thinking, creating, making and finishing a quilt. Every step along the way there are two page classes on skills you can learn, to put into action the tricks they just taught. Then you move beyond basic patchwork to more intricate techniques. The patterns range from easy to more complicated and remove the risk element on new techniques while you learn different block construction skills.

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The expertise of Marianne Fons and Liz Porter has expanded into a national television show, as well as the magazine For the Love of Quilting.Their book is literally the complete guide to the art of quilting with its easy-to-understand instructions and photography to guide quilters through every step of the quilting process.This revised edition is expanded to cover topics such as using computers, photo transfer, new quick-piecing techniques, stamping fabric, signing quilt blocks, creating memory quilts, and much more!

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1/10/2012

Mini Cutting and Pressing Station Review

Mini Cutting and Pressing Station
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I love this mini cutting and pressing station. It's great for paper-piecing projects. I recently made a New York Beauty quilt with foundation piecing. I was able to quickly press and trim the pieces as I sat at my sewing machine. The pressing station is great for retreats.

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OMNIGRID-A mini fold-away portable cutting and pressing station. Size: 7x7. Color: black. Convenient for use beside sewing machine. Perfect for trimming and pressing foundation blocks. Great for cutting around templates. Custom size for working on miniatures. Folds to fit easily in travel bag with velcro closure. A non-stick ironing surface.(product not included)

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1/06/2012

Leisure Arts-Encyclopedia Of Classic Quilt Patterns Review

Leisure Arts-Encyclopedia Of Classic Quilt Patterns
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This is by far the best quilting book in my collection. It features gorgeous patterns, and excellent instructions. This book also features outlines of the cutting templates you will need. This book is so detailed that you can pick up this book and complete the quilt without requiring outside references. The only difficult thing about this book is picking the pattern you will make as they are all so beautiful. An excellent blend of piece quilting and applique quilting patterns.

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A complete A-Z resource for the quilter - over 100 traditional favourite quilts to make with step-by-step instructions with updated, labour-saving techniques. Beautifully illustrated throughout with projects ranging from Amethyst to Whig Rose, from Evening Star to Flying Geese, and many traditional influences from Amish to Irish. * Patchwork and quilting is a craft as old as history, but it found its apogee amongst the settlers in the New World, and is now considered to be a particularly American artform. * In full colour throughout: each project is illustrated in a full colour photographs and in a series of step-by-step colour drawings and patterns. * Step-by-step instructions, labour-saving techniques, plus an extensive how-to workshop and clear patchwork and applique designs.

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12/16/2011

Mountain Mist Eco-Friendly 50% PLA/50% Cotton Batting, Queen 90-inch-by-108-inch Review

Mountain Mist Eco-Friendly 50% PLA/50% Cotton Batting, Queen 90-inch-by-108-inch
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Used half of this to make a quilt for my friend. It was thick enough to feel comfortable and without the quilt feeling cheap. However it is a bit thin for my taste. Still it was easy to sew with on the sewing machine and my friend (whom I made the quilt for) loved it. :)

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Make the responsible choice by choosing Eco-Friendly Batting.The man-made environmentally friendly, naturally based craft fibers offer the performance of synthetics and natural materials 50% cotton/50% pla fiber.Stitch intervals up to 4-inches.Light loft 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch.Cold water wash; lay flat to dry.Queen size:90x108.Made in USA.

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John James Gold'n Glide Quilting Needles- Size 9 Review

John James Gold'n Glide Quilting Needles- Size 9
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I ordered these needles for my mother, and the following is her review:
Our quilting bee, the Quitman Piecemakers, has been around for many years in our small town. Through the years, we've quilted countless quilts and have tried different techniques, fabrics and products. Therefore, I consider our group expert quilters, and take my peers' recommendations seriously. We highly recommend Easy Glide Quilting Needles (size 9), because they are our all-time favorite to use. They are strong, just the right length, do not snag, and do not break as frequently. They do glide easily when you pick up several stitches on the needle.
G.V. Hoffpauir
Quitman Piecemakers Quilting Bee
Texas

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JOHN JAMES-10 gold'n glide quilting needles that are coated and slide effortlessly through fabric and batting. Glides easily for less stress on hands and fast stitching.

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10/21/2011

Presser Foot Curve Master Review

Presser Foot Curve Master
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This little gadget works great, makes sewing curves simple, simple once you figure out the "trick" of it all, watch video on [...]. Only complaint, way too pricey, and if you have a Bernina machine, cost almost doubles by the time you buy the adaptor needed for Bernina. If you want to be able to make, Winding Ways, Double Wedding Rings, Drunkard's Path and other circle/curve type quilt blocks, this "Curve Master" is for you.

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Invented by a quilter for quilters. Ensures automatic easing of curves for a perfect fit. No pining necessary. No clipping of seam allowance required. Includes 2 universal adapters. Curve Master Llc

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9/25/2011

Mountain Mist Quilt-Light Polyester Batting, Twin 72-inch-by-90-inch Review

Mountain Mist Quilt-Light Polyester Batting, Twin 72-inch-by-90-inch
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I spent several days searching everywhere in the Portland OR area and even called some shops up in Seattle. I wanted a really fluffy, thick and heavy batting for the new quilt I made. Silk, satin, velvet and lace, it needed something rich inside to match it's outside.
When I found this online, I was worried it wouldn't meet what I wanted. Thankfully, it was about an inch thick, warm and soft. we love it and I will definitely be using it again and again. I just wish it were available in the local Joannes. I just have no patience to wait for it!

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This 100% polyester is light-weight with a reduced loft for an old fashioned appearance; a quality usually limited to cotton battings.The exclusive Glazene finish makes it easy to quilt fine, even stitches into your heirloom; can be quilted or tied up to 5-inches apart.Light loft 1/8-inch to 1/4-inch.Twin 72x90 inch.Made in USA.

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8/18/2011

Warm Company Warm & White Cotton Batting Review

Warm Company Warm and White Cotton Batting
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I tried to purchase this item from a fabric store that I received emails from all the time & the price was twice as high as this merchant, so I got 2. I'm totally pleased with the product & the fast delivery.

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THE WARM COMPANY-Warm and White Cotton Batting: Twin Size 72x90in. Batting will not separate; bunch or beard. These 87.5% cotton/12.5% polymer fibers punched with hundreds of needles through a thin base material to prevent tearing; shifting; migrating or creeping through the cover fabric. Needled cotton's flexibility makes it ideal for both inside and outside use. Fibers are held together without glue so a quilting needle glides easily through the batting. What an incredible difference! No need to pre-wash; machine washable after quilted; can be used as an exterior fabric; quilt up to 10in apart; easily dyes and your fabric will cling to the batting while quilting. Made in USA.

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8/02/2011

Clover Trace 'n Create Quilt Templates, Lone Star Collection Review

Clover Trace 'n Create Quilt Templates, Lone Star Collection
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I love these. I saw them demonstrated on a PBS show and had to have them. You can make several different sizes to accomandate your needs. Easy directions are included. A must purchase for any level quilter.

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# 9513 Clover Lone Star Collection Trace 'n Create Quilt Templates with Nancy Zieman. "Whether making traditional or super-sized quilt blocks, the new Trace 'n Create Quilt Template collections make the patchwork painless," -Nancy Zieman. No matter what size lone star block you make, super-sized to traditional, all the sewing will be straight seams. There's no pivoting with these templates!

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Fiskars 93588097 45mm Rotary Victorian Blade Review

Fiskars 93588097 45mm Rotary Victorian Blade
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If you are looking for a new blade for scrapbooking or card making this is a great blade with a great design. Good for adding a different edge to your card or a cute border when scrapbooking.

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These blades are designed to work with the Fiskars 45mm Rotary Cutter and most other major brands of this size. Blades are perfect for cutting materials such as paper, fabric, ribbon, felt, and plastic modeling sticks. The blade is made of stainless steel and has a Victorian edge for finishing paper edges. A convenient reusable package for storage and prolonged blade life is also included.

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7/26/2011

Clover Rotary 45mm Cutter Review

Clover Rotary 45mm Cutter
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As a new quilter I didn't know that most people use Olfa cutters and I bought the Clover. Later I used an Olfa and found that it's not nearly as easy to use, but, of course, people get used to it. The only disadvantage of Clover is that you have to remember to close it up each time so you don't accidentally cut yourself. But I think cutting fabric is hard, and Clover makes it easier.

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Soft cushion handle rotary cutter cuts fabric beautifully with just the right amount of blade exposed, whether held upright or at an angle. For right and left handers.

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7/03/2011

Mundial 870-7 Classic Forged 7" Dressmaker Shears Review

Mundial 870-7 Classic Forged 7 Dressmaker Shears
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I am currently using a pair of these shears for a sewing project. THEY ROCK! I have never had such a smooth cut. These are a must have!!

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For those who prefer a slightly smaller, lighter version of the classic 8" dressmaker, the chrome-plated 7" dressmaker provides the perfect alternative!As part of Mundial's professional quality Classic Forged line, these shears are hot drop forged and fully plated to meet the quality expectations of even the most discerning sewer and crafter.The blades feature a knife edge, ensuring a clean cut all the way to the tip.

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6/14/2011

Quilt In A Day-Sunbonnet Sue Visits Quilt In A Day Review

Quilt In A Day-Sunbonnet Sue Visits Quilt In A Day
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Eleanor meets Sue in one of the most delightful of her quilting how-to books. If you're familiar with Ms. Burns' books and/or videos, you know that she's getting better with almost every volume...clearer instructions, more detailed illlustrations, and enticing photos of the finished projects.An added treat in her Sunbonnet Sue volume is the clever series of illustrations featuring the famous little faceless lass engaging in the various steps in quilt-making (Sue earnestly plugging away at the sewing machine, etc.) This would be an excellent addition to a quilting library, and even a great first-time quilt project. Thanks to Eleanor's consistently excellent instructions, you'll be able to follow along with no difficulty...and even a chuckle or two.

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The author takes a classic favorite and makes it fast and easy to create with the innovative quick turn method and an iron on interfacing.

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3/12/2011

Fiskars 95217097 45 mm Rotary Cutter Review

Fiskars 95217097 45 mm Rotary Cutter
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I had the opportunity to try the Olfa and the Fiskar rotary cutters from a friend who had both. After trying them for about 15 minutes, I decided I preferred the Fiskar cutter. The Olfa was okay and worked well, but the Fiskar cutter felt better ergonomically. The Fiskar handle was curved, sturdier with a better grip. I don't care for the straight cutters. Another friend also preferred the Fiskar cutter. We all decided Fiskar cutter was the best ergonomically, but will probably buy the Olfa blades. I hope this helps for those who may be on the border between the two. I rate it 4 stars because the blade is better on the Olfa.

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A handy tool for any craft enthusiast's toolbox, this general-purpose 45 mm rotary cutter makes easy work of cutting through heavy stock or multiple layers of fabric, paper, felt, vinyl, cardboard, mat board, cloth, or fiberglass material. The unit features a contoured loop handle for a secure, comfortable, left- or right-handed grip; a long-lasting razor-sharp blade; and alignment markings to ensure a correctly positioned blade guard. The engagement lever on the top of the tool lowers the blade. When finished, press the release button on the side of the cutter to retract the blade for storage and safety. With fewer parts and no small washers, the cutter's blade can be changed effortlessly thanks to the easy-grip nut with a plastic cap for tightening. The rotary cutter measures approximately 8-4/5 by 4/5 by 3-4/5 inches and carries a limited lifetime warranty.

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